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Old video. Hopefully get a response. New to rappeling. Tried it first time today about 10 feet off the ground. Figured why lock the figure 8 when i could just be suspended by the prusik while descending if i wanted to stop. I did this about 5 ft off the ground and by me not knowing anything i couldnt get down . All my weight was on the prusik. I locked in the figure 8 and tried everything i could to get the prusik loose but i couldnt get my weight off of it. After 10 minutes i tied a loop on my tag end and transfered my weight to that by stepping in it and finally got the prusik loose and was able to descend. The last part of the video it seemed you pulled on the prusik with both hands to get is loose. The video ended right when you put your hands on it, but i assume thats what you did. Am i correct? Is that all you do? I do not want to be situation again. I know now to lock it, but things happen
Hi there, I believe Dave pulled on the rope with both hands above the prusik to take some of his weight off, then used one hand to free up the knot. If you put all your weight on a prusik on single line, it will likely bind up quickly. Hope that helps!
DMM recently revised a bunch of their pulleys, including the Triple Attachment Pulleys and Pintos. The Triple 2 is not the eccentric - that is separate. The new triple attachment pulley has sealed bearings and a different profile above the sheave that feeds rope better.
I will have to get with the manager at Iron Street for a more detailed explanation, but in short, yes. There are different patterns used for different ropes, based on diameter and construction. Even two ropes that appear vary similar may take a different pattern, or be harder to sew. There is a lot of variation in kernmantles for instance, due to how the manufacturers treat the innner strands.
The Evo2 boots break in really quick. I wore my last pair around the house one evening, and worked the next day. I had my old boots in the truck in case my feet got sore, but never needed them. Halfway through the day, I realized that I hadn't noticed any discomfort. It probably took 5 hours to break them in. The ArbPro boots are great in the canopy. I highly recommend these.
Sorry, it's a bit confusing. You can use the form at the link below and we will mail it free anywhere in the US: www.wesspur.com/WesSpur-Catalog-Request-Form
You bet! The Klein climbers will fit the Cast Aluminum pads - "Cadillac Pads" some call them. www.wesspur.com/SPU301M-Klein-Steel-Tree-Climber-Set?quantity=1&pads=7 You can get just the pads here: www.wesspur.com/SPU708-Cast-Aluminum-Spur-Pads-Regular-for-climbing-spurs There is also a narrow version, which fits smaller climbers, but must folk fit the regular
@@jardikferenc194 yes, we can ship to Hungary. The shipping cost depends on what you're ordering and the address it's going to. If you email orders@wesspur.com with what you are after, customer service can get you an accurate shipping quote.
so glad i found this video before i got in a tree . always want to be as safe as possible during not so safe activities . stay safe out there and God bless 🙏
@kb9826 I guess the backup prusik would grab quick enough if a person panicked for some reason and lost the control \brake end of the rope, right hand in your case, because the natural reaction for most would be to grab the prusik \climbing rope tighter with the left hand, no?
I’m new to rope walking instead of using a knee Center can you use just a foot ascender with that set up? Or even better yet can you use both of them with that set up?
You bet! At roughly 30:00 Dave does a little demo just on the foot ascender. A foot ascender combined with the knee ascender is probably the most efficient way to rope walk.
@@WesSpurTreeEquipment wouldn't be daily just certain jobs ...I like thick ropes and already have 11.7 focus, bluemoon and ivy..want to get vortex and drenaline to try and maybe kermasyer or simaler
I agree dave..im vert new to srt...come from 90,s blakes and i currently use hitchclimber ,and hitchhiker xf...my favorites..drt...whats a great rope with some bounce but thicker ..like vortex hot..thinking of trying vortex sd dry .the vortex feels like rope knots excellent and is thicker 24 strand..however im 160 165 with gear on ..what do you recommend? Or do you recommend useing 2 lines accses and work line...i have yale focus, bluemoon, ivy,and petzl flow 11.6 all of wich are great but realy thin im going on 50 and wounded i like thicker ropes subtle ropes ??? Thanks dave
Hey there, passed your question on to Dave and he replied "Vortex would be fine if he wants a thicker rope, I would probably avoid the SD as it changes the characteristics of the rope quite a bit." Hope that helps! Feel free to reach out with any other questions.
@@WesSpurTreeEquipment so the regular vortex will be OK in wett smokey mountains conditions...I usually use focus or bluemoon but it's little thin ..to grip..I'm about 160 so ???
@@WesSpurTreeEquipment realy biggest or question since it's coated won't it be able to handle crotch friction better and or general abrasions is what I meant thanks apologize..out in feild worming in rain ☔
No worries, questions are great@@Sethhaun78 . The main benefit of the SamsonDry coating is going to be the lake of water uptake and reduced weight. I don't think Samson has published anything about it actually making the rope more durable.
1:44 a bit off topic but look how cute the squirrel climbing down the tree on the left side of the screen, he is just listening and laughing that we humans need ropes to get in and out of trees😂😂😂
I bought one of these for descending trees, but I'm finding I just rappel with the prussic/hitch-climber. Should I be using a figure8 for a smoother rappel perhaps? I've also got a fall arrest device (Petzl ASAP) so it's getting kind of cluttered down there.
The figure 8 is more of a legacy tool for tree care. Like you've found, it's easy just to come down on your hitch. A figure 8 or a U-rack, J-rack, or other friction device sees action on very long descents, when you would be generating a lot of heat on your hitch from all that friction.
Hi Steve, I believe Dave was using our sewn loop prusik, which looks a little different now as we've changed the cord over to BlueWater's Dynamic 8mm. It's a 16" pull-to length. www.wesspur.com/CLI366-bound-loop-prusik
