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What Knot To Create Top Rope Loop On Long Ropes?
▲ 15 r/ClimbingGear

What Knot To Create Top Rope Loop On Long Ropes?

I hope this is an appropriate place to ask.

I am new to outdoor climbing and recently started setting up my own Top Ropes for my friends and I to climb. We have been using or 30' Cordelette's but a few of the anchor spots are too far away from the edge to reach. So, I purchased 100' of 10mm static rope to give us more flexibility.

In the above image, I am setting up a pre-equalized anchor system that would be about 12'-15' away from the edge. My question is regarding what knot(s) will be best to create a loop out of the two tail strands of the remaining rope in the highlighted circle? Do I just do another BFK up there, is there kind of hitch that works great, what is a good load-bearing loop knot to clip my carabiner through?

Side note: If anyone see an issue with this anchor set-up, please point it out.

Thanks!

u/mayjamest — 9 days ago
▲ 21 r/4Runner_6Gen

About to pull the trigger, how we feeling about this estimate?

2026 SR5 w/ 4WD, no dealer addons.

Looks like they are adjusting $3k off the MSRP.

Ignore the trade-in value, I am focusing on the listed MSRP and the dealer adjustment for the total price before taxes/fees. Nothing I can do about the state that I live in.

Last time I purchased a car was in 2022 and the market was horrible, so I paid slightly over MSRP. Seems like things are changed now (probably tariffs, oil prices, state of the economy etc.).

In California, hence the taxes and nothing fancy going on with discounts (high demand market).

u/mayjamest — 2 months ago
▲ 3 r/4Runner

First Time 4Runner Buyer

Hello Redditors of the off-road variety!

I am making the move into the 4Runner world and am a bit intimidated by the lineup and options. I will be doing the following with my 4Runner and am curious if everything checks-out:

-Towing my little boat around (<4000lbs)
-Hitting many national parks and camping (CA/AZ/OR/WA/NV/UT)
-Stuffing the vehicle with things like my surfboards, mountain bikes, climbing equipment
-Light to moderate off-roading, primarily service roads, dirt roads etc. to get to rivers/lakes/summits
-No extreme off-roading like bouldering or crawling etc.

I am looking at the base 2026 SR5 model w/ the 4WD option, as I don't think I will utilize anything on the higher models. As this will be my only vehicle, and I need to commute during the week, I am purchasing new for maximum reliability/warranty/etc., not interested in a used vehicle as my only car. I am sure at some point I will get better off-road capable tires and maybe some suspension upgrades, but that is probably the extent of upgrades. It is hard to justify a $5k-$10k price difference for higher trims when I doubt I will every need/use any of them. This will also be my first 4WD off-road capable vehicle, so my skill and comfortability on what off-road challenges I take on will be mild, at least to begin I'd imagine.

Anyways, curious on the communities thoughts and input on the above, perhaps some advice or anecdotes as to why a base model may or may not be the right move?

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u/mayjamest — 2 months ago
▲ 4 r/SoCalFishing

Thread: Your Best AND Worst Freelance Boats

I made a post earlier this week about a recent freelance trip, and there were some passionate anecdotes about the Southern California freelance/charter scene. I am curious to hear about what your favorite AND least favorite boats are in the region for going out and getting fish. I'd say the following weigh into the judgement criteria:
-Friendliness and knowledge of the crew
-Customer service as a whole, from the galley to the deckhands
-Captains willingness to move around and find fish even though it burns fuel
-Vessel condition and amenities

I'd love to hear what boats you guys run, and which crews you have written off due to bad experiences. I'd say the range for this is from Oxnard/Ventura all the way down to San Diego.

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u/mayjamest — 4 months ago