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  1. TreeRecon

    The Effect of Dirt on Climbing Ropes

    Teufelberger is probably what you'll find used the most amongst actual tree climbers. Samson has the rigging market cornered though. Teufelberger changed the SRT game and I believe they've been around long before most other guys, including Samson. That being said, I use what I need for...
  2. TreeRecon

    Side load carabiner test

    I did this today. I brought up the wrong sling with me for my SRT redirect. As you can see, the tag was still on it lol. I had to basket hitch it It's a 50kN carabiner and my primary tie in was on a crotch about 30' above this.
  3. TreeRecon

    The Effect of Dirt on Climbing Ropes

    I heard a podcast where they had the Teufelberger techs who run the Brainbox on. (The guys who wrote the article I linked). The message was: Don't wash your rope unless you absolutely must. And if you do wash it, use rope specific soap. Strangely, sap has little to no effect on tensile...
  4. TreeRecon

    Tree ID?

    Maybe an Elm
  5. TreeRecon

    The Effect of Dirt on Climbing Ropes

    https://www.teufelberger.com/en/fiber-rope/brainbox/my-rope-gets-in-contact-with-dirt.html
  6. TreeRecon

    The Effect of Dirt on Climbing Ropes

    If you followed your rope manufacture's suggestions, should be fine. A visual check will usually be enough to let you know. For 2 seasons: You would have to be pretty negligent to get an amount of dirt in your rope that would get into the core and weaken it. If you're not dropping it in...
  7. TreeRecon

    The Effect of Dirt on Climbing Ropes

    This is a very well studied area. Some manufacturer's recommend you do NOT wash your rope. And if you do, use rope specific wash. You should only be washing your rope if it's interfering with use. Once dirt is in your rope, it's not coming out and can reduce MBS up to 50%
  8. TreeRecon

    Ascending options for one sticking?

    Read the instruction manual too. It's meant for dynamic rope and states never remove braking hand.
  9. TreeRecon

    Ascending options for one sticking?

    Mammut Smart 2.0 is actually still an ABD
  10. TreeRecon

    Not meaning to open a can of worms - cross loading carabiners

    Will be getting those next. I usually run these https://www.treestuff.com/dmm-ultra-o-durolock-carabiner/
  11. TreeRecon

    One-sticking or 2TCing in hammock-style saddle?

    The RCH harness you're using is a better fit for onesticking or SRT than any hunting saddle on the market
  12. TreeRecon

    One-sticking or 2TCing in hammock-style saddle?

    Yes I did. I've hunted on it solo as well
  13. TreeRecon

    One-sticking or 2TCing in hammock-style saddle?

    I had the Mini Drey. You cannot onestick up on it solely, it's not life safety material. I onesticked on the Killdeer and it was great
  14. TreeRecon

    Not meaning to open a can of worms - cross loading carabiners

    On a separate note. If you want something to actually worry about, it should be keeping your line free from dirt. Recently found a test where mbs was reduced 40-50%
  15. TreeRecon

    Not meaning to open a can of worms - cross loading carabiners

    I went and searched through SPRAT and IRATA's official safe practices guide for any mention of fatigue in life safety. Because honestly, this thread was the first time I've ever heard it discussed. Here's the only thing I found : "Wire rope might be a suitable material for use in particular...
  16. TreeRecon

    Not meaning to open a can of worms - cross loading carabiners

    Likely an inspection (on a wind turbine blade).
  17. TreeRecon

    Not meaning to open a can of worms - cross loading carabiners

    Here's a pic of a guy who trusts his aluminum carabiner. Btw: They have one of the highest safety records of any at height industry.
  18. TreeRecon

    Not meaning to open a can of worms - cross loading carabiners

    If you're using rated equipment, as intended, your anchorage point is where the focus should be in climbing.
  19. TreeRecon

    Not meaning to open a can of worms - cross loading carabiners

    Nothing puts more force on a carabiner than a dynamic event. I'm referring to a fall factor 2. They are well aware of the forces the carabiners are subjected to during this. As saddle hunters, we should be much more focused on the health of the tree
  20. TreeRecon

    Not meaning to open a can of worms - cross loading carabiners

    I'm not sure why the bike components are failing. But I can tell you "cycles to failure" is not even a measured metric across in any "at height" industry. This is DMM: Currently the most popular arb carabiner manufacturer. Not sure where they source their aluminum, but I would bet their...
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