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silent partner 18-Aug-2005 At 10:17:25 AM dr_fil_good

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Well, gave it a go last night. My first two climbs I backed up with a fixed line and my usual self belay method using my petzl basic, then went for one last climb, properly leading using the clove hitch technique before the light dissapeared and twilight became night. Works nicely but is, as you said, extremely fidgety. I don't think it's something I'll be doing to often but it was good to learn a new skill. Might give it a bit of honing in a couple weeks time when the weather's better.

Neil mate! An 18!!! Crikey, I was climbing a 13 and it felt like a 16 climbing using the clove hitch technique. I can't think of a singe 18 in Adelaide that I'd do that on ... mmm, maybe the Billiard Table, but anyway - respect mate! That's pretty bold.

I can imagine with a bit of practice it would become easier and more natural, when I did it last night it felt like I was trying to feed a steak through a straw.

Thanks a million for the advice!!!