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Why don't yall 2TC?

In one of the photos I'm showing 2 autoblocks (13" Hollowblocks) and in another a autoblock and VT prusik (28" Ice Tail). I was using a VT made from 6mm TRC when the main line was 8mm Oplux. Currently using 11mm WorkPro. There's 35' in the right pouch, (2lbs., 8,092 MBS). Can also SRT on it.
 
Hard to tell from the video, but it's the beloved White Oak. The bark gets scaley the higher you go. It was the best tree for video and there's a little extra footage on YouTube. Appreciate it.
 
For your foot loop system, looks like the rope that is attached to tree attaches to a 2 inch wegging loop via a caribiner or quick link, why not just girty hitch the webbing to the rope?
 
Girth hitching it works and I think Scott Adkins does. His videos are a must. I originally had the carabiner in there because I'm a nut for safety and was using it as a second tree tether before I switched to WorkPro. Oplux is plenty strong, it was just me. The foot loop is made from a old pack shoulder strap and 2" webbing with 1/8" stretch cord like Scott did it. I'll probably take the carabiner out.
 

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NorthFourty said:
Below is a 2TC Ascent and Descent video.

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Awesome video. Effortlessly. I do it almost exactly like that with just the tethers. No rappelling.


This is a note to all those thinking of trying this. Watch how North Fourty raises his foot tether leg. He puts it out side the tree trunk when raising it. Giving himself plenty of room to get his foot tether up against his main tether when climbing. That’s when it’s effective to tie into that foot loop. It also allow him to use his hands on the foot tether to get that extra 6” of lift.

It took me about 10 climbs, and 500 views watching Scott Adkins, to figure that out. But, it was a huge difference in extended effort. Like night and day difference. No sweating. No trying to get a decent step. The only thing I do different, and he might do it too, is when I get higher in hardwood trees like oak, I will often move my Prussic up the foot tether to keep getting 16-18” steps. As the tree gets smaller, your steps get shorter. Poplar and such, that have a better form class, it usually isn’t necessary.

Awesome video man. Wish you’d put that out about 2 months ago. lol.
 
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Red Beard said:
With all the climbing methods available now, and the hundreds of doll hairs being thrown around to achieve the lightest system in the galaxy, I'm wondering why more folks haven't taken to Two Tether Climbing. Some may call it walking on spaghetti strings (my buddy @Weldabeast), but there are a few nuts around here that have become very efficient with it.

For me, an ascending/descending method with minimal buy-in cost that can be stuffed into a cargo pocket is one that's hard to beat. However, I understand that it may not be for everyone and that's exactly what I'd like to explore in this thread. If you've tried 2TC and walked away from it for some reason, would you share why? What didn't work for you? What didn't you like about it? What did you like? And if you've never tried it, what is keeping you from giving it a go?

Maybe together, we can share some tips and/or tricks that will encourage you to try it, or try it again!

@always89y
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Ok, I'm four months late to this. (been one-sticking)

I finally went out and tried it ONCE...
I need to, 'first' heal up and 'second' get something better than an 8mm ratchet for around my tennis shoes! LOL

I'll try it again after a little more planning ahead.

* pictures coming *

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Ouch!!!
 
I plan to give it a try this weekend. I was able to put together everything I think I need over the last few weeks with stuff I already have. Who knows how it will turn out. I will report back.
 
phatkaw said:
Ok, I'm four months late to this. (been one-sticking)

I finally went out and tried it ONCE...
I need to, 'first' heal up and 'second' get something better than an 8mm ratchet for around my tennis shoes! LOL

I'll try it again after a little more planning ahead.

* pictures coming *

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Ouch!!!
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So what did you do @phatkaw, have to dig them fingers in like an ole' tomcat trying to scramble up a tree? That doesn't look like it felt good.
 
phatkaw said:
Ok, I'm four months late to this. (been one-sticking)

I finally went out and tried it ONCE...
I need to, 'first' heal up and 'second' get something better than an 8mm ratchet for around my tennis shoes! LOL

I'll try it again after a little more planning ahead.

* pictures coming *

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Ouch!!!
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I’m gonna start reporting your posts if I have to look at your chewed up fingers one more time! :sweatsmile:Speaking of tore up fingers, I roughed mine up pretty good on some bark while climbing 2TC. I guess my fingies have become frail from typing all day. I’ll probably wear some mechanics gloves next go around.

Next, I used 8mm ultra tech for my tethers and I really just dislike the size of the rope. It packs nice but it is just hard for me to grab a hold of. I really love the 11mm predator rope for feel -and maneuvering up the tree. Also when I climbed 2T I used my friction hitches to advance my maneuvers and I think the hitches work better on the thicker rope. I’m debating on getting more predator tethers or trying something in between like a 9 or 10mm rope.

I need to make some tether covers like Aerohunter use to send with their tethers. I think they would serve a dual purpose of protecting the rope as well as aiding in the ease of progressing the tethers.

Lastly, I used my lineman’s belt as well as a adjustable webbing foot loop with two feet and I liked it a lot. I will likely try and make a better dual foot loop for my future climbs.

I will be trying this climbing method again. If I can nail it down I will try have to buy any more saddle gear for this season. I’ll just 2TC, ROS, Rappel.
 
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