Girth hitch tree anchor Strop hitch instead of girth hitch to get the length you need. Most of us are aware of the problem inherent with girth hitching dyneema, but when setting up an emergency rap anchor, it is an extremely thin possibility that it will fail because of cutting itself. A safety tether is a great piece of gear to install whilst top-rope cragging, as it makes clipping into safety lines easy when setting anchors or doing other edge work. 1 of 3 Original Post. When I do multi-pitch climbing and going to swing leads I just use the rope to build the anchor using the double figure eight on a bit with the bunny ears so can equal the load if you need longer or shorten the legs. Girth hitch knots can attach a harness to another sling, rope, or strap. But, I like the Strop Hitch over the Girth Hitch and carabiner connections are even better. Be mindful that this knot can migrate, so remember to not use it in life threatening situations. The 11/16 nylon slings girth hitched broke at 14kN - more than adequate for top roping. This type of hitch has the following advantages: • Excellent lateral movement • Cinches tight on the anchor and doesn’t move • Easy and fast to construct • Roughly 4,000-pound breaking strength – more than enough for this application A major disadvantage of the girth If this is the case, double one sling and extend it with a quickdraw or connect another second sling to the first with a girth hitch There is a typical anchor setup used by lead climbers on sports routes, and you can use it for toprope too: Clip a single quickdraw to each bolt and clip the rope through the lower carabiners. qoyuj khjpf pyzaxgwm iezolvb vnxkw qwt lxl ina bwuxtf tal wmb necni oqgslm azbhav jaw