Zing-it and Prussiks?

**dirtymike** · 03-03-2013, 23:20

What is zing it? I know rope but why so popular? Strength to size is my guess?

**OneThing** · 03-03-2013, 23:30

I use a Klemheist Knot on my Zing It. It holds better that a Prussik knot.

**OneThing** · 03-03-2013, 23:32

Originally Posted by dirtymike

What is zing it? I know rope but why so popular? Strength to size is my guess?

Strength, size and it's doesn't get as tangled as regular cord. You can also splice it which is stronger than a knot.

**hairbear** · 03-04-2013, 05:53

I use a taut line hitch, or mid shipmans knot ,they work well without slipping.

**Redoleary** · 03-04-2013, 05:54

If you've got the room for them slide on a couple of UCR's. They hold better and don't bind up like prusiks . Once I get a prusik or klemheist to hold as well as I'd like they become very hard to adjust, not so with a short section of UCR that can slide into position, lock up tight then slide away when you're done.

**Passinthru** · 03-04-2013, 06:25

I have thought about trying a UCR. How much bury is needed for a good hold? It looks a little difficult because of the small diameter. Any tricks or tools that will help?

**Redoleary** · 03-04-2013, 07:01

I use some .025" stainless wire for splicing etc zingit. I use a 5" bury ( thats about regulation IIRC). You might get away with shorter but I haven't played with it to see what I can get away with.