Petzl connect adjust, mod etc

What length of cord do you guys get/how many feet of it to convert your adjusts? Like if you were replacing the cord in an evolv?

Cameron J wrote:

What length of cord do you guys get/how many feet of it to convert your adjusts? Like if you were replacing the cord in an evolv?

Depends how long your arms are and your configuration for attachment and what you are using it for. Probably somewhere between 3 and 15ft

Cameron J wrote:

What length of cord do you guys get/how many feet of it to convert your adjusts? Like if you were replacing the cord in an evolv?

I’ve been experimenting with this, albeit with a connect adjust. For a simple figure 8 tie in through the hard points (or a Scott’s locked bowline) with approximately 5-6” of tail, I found that 7.5 feet gives me a tether that extends to my full reach, with still enough to put a triple barrel stopper on the end, with about 4” of tail on working end. I’m 5’7” with a +3 reach, so adjust accordingly to your body. I would say most folks using it for free climbing and in service of multipitching could order 8’ and adjust from there.

The triple barrel is def overkill for the stopper, but I like the added effect of giving me a larger “handle” to pull. 

Also FWIW,  found this on the webz. notice the tiny hole to add a pull chord.

Jav G wrote: The triple barrel is def overkill for the stopper, but I like the added effect of giving me a larger “handle” to pull. 

This ^^^

I have large hands and want something to really grab onto when yarding on it. Might also be less likely to snag in small pockets/cracks as you move up the wall. 

Kevin DeWeese wrote:

Looks like a diminished 7th chord, I'm not a fan of that for climbing as it's ominous and forboding. Maybe if it was a G major chord it'd be better for staying positive when climbing. 

I heard there was a secret chord,

that Petzl promised unto the board…

But you don't really care for climbing, do ya

It goes like this, fourth class and fifth

The minor falls, the major biffs

One thing's for sure your lanyard oughtn't screw ya

Hallelujah!   

Matt Schilowitz wrote:

Anyone use edelrid slider lockers in their adjusts? When clipping to anchors or jumars I like to rotate the biner so it is basket side down. Will rotating the biner through the adjust interfere with the locking mechanism?  

I’m using Petzl OK Ball Locks and very happy with them.   Very quick and easy to open plus they’re quite secure.  Then the shape of the carabiner is pretty ideal.  

RE: rotating the carabiner… an oval would work way better than a D shaped locker. Ideally you’d just skip doing the flipperoo because it’s nice to use the rubber grommet things to keep the mechanism from being able to ride up the spine.

Edit: also it’s likely that the symmetrical baskets would mean there’s probably no reason for flipping the orientation.  

7.3mm Beal Gully works great. Skinny, but probably not as harsh on your tie-in points as tech cord? Also you get some "dynamic" properties and unicore construction for the warm fuzzies.

Petzl is coming out with the Connect Adjust 2 Real Soon Now.  The hole David was thinking of drilling is now a feature, the slot geometry is slightly different, the rope is reputed to be a little thinner, and they've grafted webbing onto the attachment end so that the girth hitch to the harness is less bulky. (Pictures from various European outlets, all of which say "currently unavailable.")