Originally Posted by
Tendertoe
I have (I love their work), however, now you're talking more weight, additional items to bring, and more $$$.
I haven't noticed any. The prusiks hold everything in balance and snug. The more the wind blows the pole one way, the more the prusik and girth hitch from the other end holds/tightens.
Cool idea. I actually got the idea from Lukesteg who used Easton Nanolites in the exact same manner. My only issue with something I don't already have is the same as above - mainly more $$$. If you had the materials sitting around the house, however, you'd only have to deal with the more weight/additional stuff to pack issue.
I figured someone must have tried this before. The deadeye with the girth hitch keeps things nice and secure.