Whether or not to use a bypass system or shock absorbers between the two control lines & the carriage is rigger's choice. If electing to use the shock absorbers, it's also dealer's choice whether or not to jump the terminal ends of the control lines into the carriage. If you're concerned with a possibility of a "more than desired" extension on the 'SORBER deployment and don't want to lose too much sag during the arrest then by all means put a jumper in. How long of a jumper is up to you... the 'SORBER 20 has a maximum deployment distance of about 4 feet.
A smooth & efficient movement of the load along the track line will depend on the following factors:
1. Effective coordination between the near & far side control line operators.
2. Where the load is in relation to the mid-point of the span/cord, and whether it is getting further away from or closer to it.
3. What the catenary angle of the track line is (how much sag is present).
I stated that if the load is moving toward the near side, then the far side control line operator should let out completely on the MAESTRO. That was a generality and should be done "within reason" in order to control the speed and the slack within the control line. Based on the factors mentioned above, the control line operator may need to provide some back-tension if the load is closer to the far side and has not yet reached the span's mid-point.
Tyrolean Traverse = Moving along the track line under self-power (Slacklining, Tightroping, Commando crawling, etc.).
Highline = A rope system is pulling an object along the track line.
Kootenay Highline = One that is rigged according to a strict set of rigging principles intended to maximize safety & redundancy.
- BY ANGLE: Horizontal vs. Sloping vs. Steep
- BY FUNCTION: Simple Transport vs. Drooping vs. Reeving (English or Norwegian)
- BY STRENGTH/SAG: Single Track vs. Dual Track vs. Multi-Track
- Single Carriage vs. Dual Carriage
- Continuous Control Line vs. Separate Control Lines
Can you safely tension the track line(s) & associated components beyond a 10:1 static system safety factor? Yes you can & quite frankly you often do whether you realize it or not. The 10:1 was derived from the impact forces on a belay system associated w/ arresting a failure of the main suspension. A track line and its tensioning system do not have the potential to see impact forces; it is not a belay system. At worst, the track line may experience minor oscillations of bounce, but these forces pale in comparison to an arresting force. Therefore you don't have to strictly adhere to the Kootenay Principles when building the track line system; a 5:1 safety factor may be more reasonable if desired. The control line system however should absolutely be rigged with a 10:1 static safety factor.