[quote=MN3][quote] I've been using rated, locking carabiners for the hook-ups (???)[/quote]
carabeeeners are great - as long as they aren't the one's that come free with a water bottle :)
i even trust those dog clips pictured above if they are marine grade - i have a brass one that has lasted me 19 years
[quote] A way to reliably and safely release just a little tension as the rig comes up would be nice, because as I think about it, mine relied on me not slipping. Would rather, when released the line locks up on the trapeze line tension.[/quote]
a rolling hitch knot could work
it's a very simple knot ( a 1/2 hitch and a double 1/2 hitch) and it is adjustable.
under load it can only loosen but if it's not under load it can slide either way
my buddy uses this knot all day long to secure himself up a 50-90' mast (he's a rigger)
[url]https://www.animatedknots.com/rolling-hitch-knot[/url]
even better - Modified Rolling Hitch (Camel Hitch)
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