Doctorb Posted December 12, 2003 Share Posted December 12, 2003 When I pass a leader on an Alpine Climb, I usually tie him off to his last peice of gear with a clove hitch, so that he is forced to stop, and I can get by. Then, when I get to the belay, I kick a few rocks or some ice down, when I can, to teach him and his team mates about the importance of speed in the mountains. My question is: Is there a better knot for tying off a climber that you're passing? Or will a clove hitch work the best? I personally like the clove hitch because it is easy to tie with one hand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catbirdseat Posted December 12, 2003 Share Posted December 12, 2003 Nice troll. Why not just cut his rope and give him a shove? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doctorb Posted December 12, 2003 Author Share Posted December 12, 2003 catbirdseat said: Nice troll. Why not just cut his rope and give him a shove? That seems a bit extreme, killing someone because they are slow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alpinfox Posted December 12, 2003 Share Posted December 12, 2003 This might be a good one: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David_Parker Posted December 12, 2003 Share Posted December 12, 2003 That knot is not tied correctly. It's supposed to have 13 wraps. I wouldn't trust it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thinker Posted December 12, 2003 Share Posted December 12, 2003 the tail is a little short, too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul_detrick Posted December 12, 2003 Share Posted December 12, 2003 Hey doc is the B in your name for bonehead, you sure sound like one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allthumbs Posted December 12, 2003 Share Posted December 12, 2003 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
layton Posted December 13, 2003 Share Posted December 13, 2003 Paul_detrick said: Hey doc is the B in your name for bonehead, you sure sound like one. Yeah, you're a doody doody poo poo head. DoctorB. Don't forget to take a big stinky shit on the next higher ledge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EWolfe Posted December 13, 2003 Share Posted December 13, 2003 Mike, your location is definitely the most bizarre. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
layton Posted December 13, 2003 Share Posted December 13, 2003 stole that one from the article in the current Onion newspaper on where to buy your child's gift. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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