165 posts
Been looking at something like the C1 Maniac which has a sliding hook.
Is boosting less effective or wobbly with a slider bar or rope?
NSW
301 posts
In short...No.
It takes 1 - 2 sessions to get used to it then after that it becomes a great advantage.
Boosting is no different.
Just replace your dyneema 2-3 times a year so you know your safe.
Prevention is better than cure.
WA
1258 posts
I swapped over to sliders a few years back and at that time I was still getting my boosting down pat. It helped me quite a lot. The extra freedom of movement made it easier to scoop and pop and I improved my boosting quite a bit.
I guess it comes down to a feel thing. None of the top twin tip guys use sliders but I guess they would all still want to unhook
4862 posts
Feels weird for a while. Then you get used to it.
QLD
3691 posts
Unhooked tricks require extra height
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