Top Roping Anchors

Post by **honor401** » Mon Sep 13, 2004 12:50 pm

What kind of knot should I use to tie then ends of webbing together around a tree that I want to use as a top rope anchor?
thanks,
honor

Post by **Artsay** » Mon Sep 13, 2004 12:54 pm

I use water knots with tube webbing. It lays flat and is strong.

Post by **J-Rock** » Tue Sep 14, 2004 3:20 am

Yeah, and they are cinch knots. They tighten when loaded and are sometimes difficult to get undone if tied properly.

Post by **Sunshine** » Tue Sep 14, 2004 12:19 pm

The more important question is , what kind of tree should you use.

Post by **Zspider** » Tue Sep 14, 2004 12:39 pm

I would recommend an alternative to tying webbing around a tree. Sling the tree instead. Use two. Tie the slings with water knots. Water knots have a reputation for slipping over time, but I've never had a problem with them. Make sure they have a couple inches of tail sticking out. Although I'm sure you know, don't toprope directly through the webbing, but through a couple biners clipped to the webbing. Sun rots hell outa webbing, so anything that's been exposed to the sun for a while should be viewed with suspicion.

ZSpider

Post by **GWG** » Tue Sep 14, 2004 1:05 pm

Here is the link to a whole thread concerning water knots.

http://www.redriverclimbing.com/viewtop ... 38&start=0

No need to debate it all over again.

Post by **Steve** » Tue Sep 14, 2004 1:37 pm

Take the role of a skeptic when seeking information on the world wide web, do yourself and your climbing partners a favor and buy a book or two (Mountaineering Fredom of the Hills, John Long's How to Rock Climb) about climbing and seek profession guidence in your quest for higher ground.

Post by **honor401** » Tue Sep 14, 2004 1:47 pm

I actually own, have read, and refer to, John Long's falconguide (3rd ed). And on the advice of artsay bought freedom of the hills yesterday.