Attaching Suspension Uplines

Seven stops from first principles to finishing touches — follow them in order.

1. 1

   Getting Started

   3 topics

   1Video

   2Integrated up line – Use the existing tail, no need to add new rope

   3Options for the Bight – Lock off, Lift Loops and Double Lift Loops
2. 2

   1-Point Hangers

   5 topics

   41-Point Hanger – Approach 1 (Rope Only) – Do a Single Column around the lines of the strap (Classic)

   51-Point Hanger – Approach 2 (Rope Only) – Tuck a secondary bight under the lines of the strap (Quick)

   61-Point Hanger – Approach 3 (Carabiner) – Like Approach 2, but using a carabiner

   71-Point Hanger – Approach 4 (Carabiner) – Clip a carabiner directly to the lines of the strap (not as common)

   8Why?
3. 3

   2-Point Hangers

   3 topics

   92-Point Hanger | ``Y-Hanger`` | Epsilon – Approach 1 (Rope Only)

   102-Point Hanger | ``Y-Hanger`` – Approach 2 (Carabiner)

   11Tips for using a 2-Point Hanger in a lift system
4. 4

   3 & 4-Point Hangers

   2 topics

   123-Point Hanger | ``W-Hanger``

   134-Point Hanger (Rarely used)
5. 5

   Side & Chest Variations

   6 topics

   141-Point Hanger - Carabiner - In-line Half Hitch Lock Off (Angle 2)

   152-Point Hanger from the side - Rope only

   162-Point Hanger from the side - Carabiner

   172-Point Hanger applied to a chest harness - Rope only

   182-Point Hanger applied to a chest harness - Carabiner

   193-Point Hanger from the side - Rope only