True enough. Well perhaps one of the forum readers has some experience with a particular ascender they like. I spent a little time the other day experimenting with a prusik connected to a block and tackle on a line rigged like a halyard in my boat shed. It grips plenty tight but is difficult to rig and operate one handed. But, I believe I could make it work with practice. The real question is how well will it work on a pitching deck. Of course, cranking on a halyard winch in rough water can get interesting too. Simplicity is great until it makes your life more difficult without some corresponding advantage. But, I digress.
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