SRT Redirect Using *ONLY* Figure 8

SRT Redirect Using ONLY Figure 8
In this video I am going to show an SRT redirect using only a figure 8. I would consider this a static redirect meaning it relies heavily for support on the limb which it is attached to. It is not a great load sharing redirect but sometimes a more static option can be beneficial.
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[@user-sh4vs7zs9l]

I’m so glad I taught you how to do that 😆. You did a great job listening to my instructions !

[@PoplarMechanic]

Thanks. I'm sure you will use it every day!

[@user-sh4vs7zs9l]

@@PoplarMechanic yes I will for sure lol. I always enjoy watching your videos Dustin 😊

[@PoplarMechanic]

@user-sh4vs7zs9l Well, I appreciate that. At least I got 1 solid follower, 😆

[@user-sh4vs7zs9l]

@@PoplarMechanic I’m sure u have more than just your comical auntie as your one faithful follower lol

[@dan-dan-da-treeman]

Excellent demo sir! I like how minimal that is. I like the kiss method.

[@PoplarMechanic]

It's definitely another tool for the box. Thanks for watching Dano!! 🤙

[@spelunkerd]

I can see how this would be secure if under tension and if the figure 8 is firmly seated against the trunk. I just wonder what would happen if the line went slack, and the loop going around the small end were to slip off. I suppose that might be an advantage if you want to avoid climbing back up to retrieve, but then you 'd have to search for your figure 8 in the dirt below.

[@PoplarMechanic]

It's not my favorite redirect, to be honest. It is a neat trick to have in some situations. It's definitely not coming undone, in my opinion. I have a new video coming out on Sunday with another retrievable redirect, which is better. Then I thought of a better one which will be out the following sunday 😆. Thanks for watching, brotha🤙 be safe!

[@EricJemAndes]

Nice bro!

[@PoplarMechanic]

It's a neat one! Thanks for watching 🤙

[@tim-o-tree154]

Nifty technique, but are there any advantages over a more straightforward technique like sling/biner with a munter?

[@PoplarMechanic]

The only real advantage is just being able to do it with a figure 8. Also, it's more of a static redirect, so it won't share the load like a munter would. It's like if the primary tie-in is on a sharp angle from the redirect and you don't want the added leverage on it. I will cover more redirects soon, including carabiner and sling ones. It's another tool for the box for sure. Thanks for watching. Be safe, brotha 🤙

[@boomupengineering]

As a beginner I know redirects are a weakness for me. I recently bought a number of Dyneema loops so I don't have an excuse to do some of things that I have done in recent past. Things I'm not proud of! So I need to work on my minimum gear that goes on every climb.

[@PoplarMechanic]

I've done some things in the past I learned from as well 😆. I will have some upcoming videos of different redirects using webbing slings and caribiners. You can use those dyneema loops for these redirects. Thanks for watching 🤙

[@gregbrown9271]

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[@PoplarMechanic]

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[@robertotirabasso2812]

Not so great ..is not retrivable and if the line is not in tension when go on a branches is dangerous are many sistem more safety and pratic ...

[@PoplarMechanic]

I agree! Lucky for you, we got more srt redirects coming! Thanks for watching 🤙