Rigging a 2″ line without a ratchet.
July 10th, 2010 | Published in Instructional | 3 Comments
I’ve had a couple of requests for a “howto” on rigging a two-inch line, sans ratchet, so here it is. Basically we’re just line-locking in a short piece of one-inch webbing (usually about 10ft will do it) and then making a primitive system with it. So if you already know how to do a primitive, all you’ll need to learn/acquire will be one or two 2″ ID rings like these from Madrock, and matching pear-shaped ‘biners.
July 23rd, 2010 at 5:15 am (#)
Hi,
I have a Question to your video: Rigging a 2″ line without a ratchet
Are these Alu-carabines you re using? (the orange one`s)
Because allready a few Slackliners in our Community in Berlin, told me that i shouldn t use Alu-carabines for Slackling cuz they can break.
I want to bouild the same System as yours but it has to work also on a line up to 40-50m. Is is allright to use Alu-carabines for such a long line too?
Ah before i forgot, your/this site is really helbfull. I m really thankful for you to create such a nice site. I could find many things without searching for hours over the net.
(Sy for my crappy english. It needs much polishing.)
Best ragards from Germany/Berlin
Answer: Aluminum carabiners are totally safe on short lines, but anything over 30-40m (so if you use pulleys) I would be careful and probably use steel. For a 100m line I usually have about 10-12Kn of static tension, and most aluminum carabiners are only rated for 18-25Kn… not enough margin to make me feel safe!
December 5th, 2010 at 10:52 pm (#)
Hi
Awesome site – keep it coming!
With this technique you are essentially joining two pieces of webbing in a line locker no?.
I am new to slacklining and so far only have 2 lengths of 10m of 1″ webbing. I have been using one length for the line and the other for the 3:1 primitive system but fastening the system to the karabiner at the end of the line with a loop made with a water knot. This then means the karabiner at the end of the line has tape passing through it three times. While this results in a double locking system (if the water knotted loop is laid over the top of the usual locking system) it is a bit of a faff.
So my question is; can I safely join the two lengths of 1″ webbing in the line locker like you have done here and dispense with the water knotted loop?
EDIT: You are correct, this is just friction to join 2 pieces together. It should work fine for two 1″ pieces.
July 31st, 2011 at 5:46 pm (#)
I can’t find the 2″ rings anywhere, they’re not on Madrock’s website anymore. Any suggestions?
Answer: try here?