"Frogwatch" wrote in message
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Instead, I suggest the use of Prusik knots. They are free and work
very well.

I like the free part. I haven't heard of Prusik knots. I will certainly
check them out.

Your halyard has been there for probably
years going over that sheave. Do you really want to trust your life
only to it?

I agree. I would not entrust my life to a 10 year old halyard. I am
replacing all the lines before I make the first ascent, and I do have an
assistant on the deck to assist me.