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My leg loops are always on.And if you did, would folks keep the leg loops on? And keep the waist belt tight and above their hips?
My leg loops are always on.And if you did, would folks keep the leg loops on? And keep the waist belt tight and above their hips?
Which has opened up another realization to me in terms of system redundancy. While getting and using climbing spurs this year I discovered the importance of a "tree squeeze." I diy'd one out of GM Climbing rated loop and a rated biner and just girth hitched around the left side of LB before it goes around the tree and then added a rated biner simply snap locked over the right side of my LB. The climbing loop goes around the front of the tree, the regular LB obviously goes around the back. It does slow you down somewhat while advancing up the tree with the spikes but it gives me some piece of mind. I have thought about incorporating something like this into my one stick climbing kit but have just visualized it have not tried it. With the tether and the LB and the tree squeeze may be very cumbersome. But just thinking out loud with this type of system as an alternative to even a screamer.Using sticks with single step aiders on each, and climbing with a lineman's belt. I'm tethered when transitioning to my platform but in the process, that's when I probably have the most slack in my tether.
I'm just thinking about places to add a little redundancy and absorb shock. Honestly, it'll be the lineman's and climbing sticks that'll get me. There's a point on every stick where my lineman's is lower than I'd like.
This is the only real potentially relevant section I could find on pp. 53-54 of Jepson's "The Tree Climber's Companion."I reviewed it. I found it very helpful. Also worth noting the forestry service sets their guidelines and rules based off of ANSI standards. If you do find anything in Jepson’s that states a redundant tie off while using an adjustable lanyard, it would definitely be worth mentioning. I am only guessing here, but Zoa’s system would probably require a 10-12’ tether, if he’s producing the super 8 to both bridge loops. Again that is a guess having never tried it before.
That is the description for DRT climbing. You have a closed rope and an open rope (split tail)This is the only real potentially relevant section I could find on pp. 53-54 of Jepson's "The Tree Climber's Companion."
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Look for a section on adjustable lanyards, prusik lanyards ect… a tether in any other industry is referred to as a lanyard@Fl Canopy Stalker just as you said just the stopper knot is noted in the Jepson text and diagram figures. I'm wondering if an SRT connection would be more relevant??
He will be as soon as osha approves them lolI think some are upset because he's not wearing crocs...
Wait, what.... you mean you guys don't look like that in a tree???
Yeah I was trying to find something relevant and really couldn't. Most of this stuff in this book is so industry and lingo specific I'm glad they do draw some pictures or I'd have a slip knot around my neck hanging from the tree.Look for a section on adjustable lanyards, prusik lanyards ect… a tether in any other industry is referred to as a lanyard
Yeah I was trying to find something relevant and really couldn't. Most of this stuff in this book is so industry and lingo specific I'm glad they do draw some pictures or I'd have a slip knot around my neck hanging from the tree.
I'm a giver not a taker.I highly recommend implementing the buddy system for those types of kinks…
no no no no no no! Not what those are meant for. If you're gonna go the full harness route then I would suggest buying a full harness. I do not think this would be good to be attached to in an event of a fall.Anyone ever try incorporating a lightweight chest harness? Just ran across these. They are marketed for arborists who climb SRT. You could connect with a cobra d ring buckle or something to connect it to your saddle. May take care of the whiplash back breaker that we saw in the videos?
Amazon.com : Notch 4SRT Chest Harness Standard 36IN-46IN : Sports & Outdoors
Amazon.com : Notch 4SRT Chest Harness Standard 36IN-46IN : Sports & Outdoorswww.amazon.com
Appreciate the reply. What are those half chest harnesses meant for when it comes to SRT?no no no no no no! Not what those are meant for. If you're gonna go the full harness route then I would suggest buying a full harness. I do not think this would be good to be attached to in an event of a fall.
Those are meant to help pull your hitch up the tree as you progress. They’re known as progress captures as far as I know. Not meant to hold any real weight.Appreciate the reply. What are those half chest harnesses meant for when it comes to SRT?
Those are meant to help pull your hitch up the tree as you progress. They’re known as progress captures as far as I know. Not meant to hold any real weight.
Anyone ever try incorporating a lightweight chest harness? Just ran across these. They are marketed for arborists who climb SRT. You could connect with a cobra d ring buckle or something to connect it to your saddle. May take care of the whiplash back breaker that we saw in the videos?
Yes this is what I was getting at. For 9 extra ounces, doesn’t sound that bad