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I wanted to get some questions flowing about SRT. I found some old threads regarding the basics of SRT all the way back to 2017 but none of threads I glanced over went over much detail over just the basics (how many feet of rope, etc.). I would like to hear from some of you seasoned SRT guys that have used some form of SRT for a significant portion of their hunts. I am hoping we have some guys that still use SRT or used it enough in the past to offer up some good first hand experience. I'd love to keep the conversation geared toward SRT specifically the ins and outs without divulging into whether or not its useful or ideal in a hunting situation, or the best climbing method.
Some starter questions I have in mind are about anchors. A recent thread discussing the pros and cons of another method of rope climbing (the JRB Method) discussed the benefits of a basal anchor which SRT climbers can use. I too was able to see the benefits of using a basal anchor in a situation where your throwball goes up and over or around several limbs before reaching the limb you want to climb. Having it anchored to the trunk of the tree, from what I understand, allows you to climb the rope that is hanging over the single limb you want to climb without having to fish your throw ball/rope perfectly over that single limb without going around other limbs.
I love picture too. I find it fascinating all the splices, hitches, and tenders @Brocky comes up with or makes. I am wondering what type of rope climbing he does. I am gonna go ahead and tag @redsquirrel (here your chance to sell me on your SRT stuff in the classifieds), I also think @JFin15 was doing quite a bit of rope climbing recently so I'd love any input you have as well. I have seen a lot of @bj139 videos trying different methods of SRT and I think @Treehopper2 @JCLINE84 might SRT or has SRT'd and @kyler1945 had a thread about RADS? @mtsrunner i think I saw you commenting on anchors the other day? Tag anyone else you know that has experience with these methods and might care to offer some experience to the conversation. Also, If there is a extensive SRT specific thread that I overlooked feel free to chew me out and then kindly send me a link!
Some starter questions I have in mind are about anchors. A recent thread discussing the pros and cons of another method of rope climbing (the JRB Method) discussed the benefits of a basal anchor which SRT climbers can use. I too was able to see the benefits of using a basal anchor in a situation where your throwball goes up and over or around several limbs before reaching the limb you want to climb. Having it anchored to the trunk of the tree, from what I understand, allows you to climb the rope that is hanging over the single limb you want to climb without having to fish your throw ball/rope perfectly over that single limb without going around other limbs.
- How many of you have had situations where you used a basal anchor?
- How have you tied your basal anchor? Running bowling w/ yosemite follow through is one I see a lot or do you use a tether/lanyard specific to anchoring.
- Do you ever include a butterfly knot in you anchor for rescue? My thought would be it doesn't really hurt anything or add much to the system so you might as well?
- Have you ever been busted because of your basal anchor i.e. deer smelling your rope at the base of the tree? My thought is that you could increase the height of your anchor but that would likely out weigh the benefits of the self rescue and might not even help much at all.
I love picture too. I find it fascinating all the splices, hitches, and tenders @Brocky comes up with or makes. I am wondering what type of rope climbing he does. I am gonna go ahead and tag @redsquirrel (here your chance to sell me on your SRT stuff in the classifieds), I also think @JFin15 was doing quite a bit of rope climbing recently so I'd love any input you have as well. I have seen a lot of @bj139 videos trying different methods of SRT and I think @Treehopper2 @JCLINE84 might SRT or has SRT'd and @kyler1945 had a thread about RADS? @mtsrunner i think I saw you commenting on anchors the other day? Tag anyone else you know that has experience with these methods and might care to offer some experience to the conversation. Also, If there is a extensive SRT specific thread that I overlooked feel free to chew me out and then kindly send me a link!
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