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Recent content by John RB

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    Ropeman1 recall

    The industry has seen plenty of mechanical device issues. That's why I strive to always have a backup for moving points of connection on a rope. Plus, a Ropeman can't be broken under load anyway... it's fine for a Linemans Belt but I wouldn't use one on a lifeline. JrbTreeClimbing.com...
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    Favorite one stick setup and rappelling device?

    I like to keep it simple. I have no need for a rappel device when a carabiner does the job and it's already on my bridge and can't be dropped. I also don't use climbing sticks anymore given that I can be on a rope with no slack. The most popular video on my channel has been my rappel technique...
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    Rappel Rope, Friction Hitches, Tender

    Great question. I removed it. It wasn't always in the right place, it adds bulk and i just didn't need it. JrbTreeClimbing.com, affiliated with RockNArbor.com
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    Rappel Rope, Friction Hitches, Tender

    Are you building an SRT system? If so, then I would agree that this is a great combination. The last piece is deciding what retrievable anchor(s) you prefer. For me, if I could only use one anchor, it would be the Maverick hitch. Let me know if you need any help. I have a lot of info growing on...
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    Rappel Rope, Friction Hitches, Tender

    The concensus in my Facebook group is that the Longhorn Agile is the preferred option. JrbTreeClimbing.com, affiliated with RockNArbor.com
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    Super Munter to Descend?

    I am not the best person to answer about a figure 8. I have a few but only used em for testing and didn't like the performance... not enough resistance for my taste. But the number one thing I didn't like is that it's "dropable". JrbTreeClimbing.com, affiliated with RockNArbor.com
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    Super Munter to Descend?

    Super Munter has less twist than the standard Munter. My "in-between" variation also has less than the standard. But in all cases, we can control the spin via the direction we feed the rope in. Go slow and feel it. I feed from up and away. I rappel using all three and I can control the spin...
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    Super Munter to Descend?

    The Munter doesn't put a spin in the rope if it is fed in properly. See my video for details. Does it affect the integrity of the rope? About 15 years ago, I had the same question. Cuz, I read somewhere that the Munter is rough on the rope. But 4 yrs later, I was still rappelling on the same...
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    Super Munter to Descend?

    I got this from an arborist who is pretty fond of the Munter... and I doubt he could forget it! JrbTreeClimbing.com, affiliated with RockNArbor.com
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    Super Munter to Descend?

    I appreciate that. I started building my own saddles and systems on my own a decade b4 I heard of "saddle hunting" and had NO IDEA anyone would be interested in it. It feels good to share and hopefully prevent some accidents or injuries along the way. JrbTreeClimbing.com, affiliated with...
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    Super Munter to Descend?

    The friction delivered by the Munter varies based on the rope and its stiffness and sheath. And we need more if we weigh more. Super is usually too much for me. The right combination for you might be the "in-between" variation that I use. All 3 are shown here in my Munter video...
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    Tree Stand Harness

    My last post was supposed to say "fall factor less than one". For some reason tapatalk didn't like the symbol used. JrbTreeClimbing.com, affiliated with RockNArbor.com
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    Tree Stand Harness

    My position is that it doesn't matter whether we have climbed a tree with sticks or steps or a ladder or a rope. It doesn't matter what our feet are on. It doesn't matter where we are facing. We simply always need to be tied in, low slack and high reliability path to ground. A saddle provides...
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    Tree Stand Harness

    1. I believe it's the responsibility of every climber and every equipment manufacturer to strive to eliminate both: 1) the possibility of a fall and 2) of the climber getting stuck in a tree after a mishap like a slip or failure of a component such as a stand, stick or step or aider. Assume that...
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    Tree Stand Harness

    No matter the hunting situation, I don't use a Fall Arrest Harness. I use a reputable Saddle in conjunction with a low slack lifeline that gets me to ground in ALL situations including when I have no footing. I was at the Great American Outdoor Show in Harrisburg PA a few weeks ago. I got a...
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