Just started trying a cinch method on a spars for ascent and descent. I just used a Blake’s hitch. The dead pines I really wish I could have slowly belayed down. Wow. Cool video. Thanks, man.
Subbed. This is exactly what I was looking for. Just started climbing my own trees trying to learn on my own. I have 3 trees 130 foot that I need to climb and take down, but have been pondering the thought on decending techniques with an easy removeable system when I start descending about 10 foot to chunk those logs. Good stuff bro.
Same! Pretty much exactly what I was going to type. I like this and been looking for a good instructional and detail as this fella stated throughout the video and showing the usage of more than once or from doing from the ground and not showing it in action.
Good video. A barrel stopper knot on the end, and pull a loop through the ring will sit nicer on the tree. The fig 8 is usefull if your doing DRT and swapping between the two, the ring can be left on there.
I’ll have to get a ring but this looks pretty simple! I like the cinching systems for leaning spar work but haven’t found anything real efficient yet, this could be it 👍🏼
This guy doesn't concern himself with, how Petzl feels about how I go about applying their products. As long as I like it and feel comfortable with it, that's all that matters😎
I still cinch with a r.bowline. And I usually just buck down to my next cut taking lanyard and lifeline with me and i'll recinch bowline. I'm in FL we don't have super tall trees. I can see it's use for taller spar work. As of lately I've been using my mrs system over the srs. Adjustable friction saver are your friend lol. I like the safety! 🤙
I used this today accept with a spliced eye instead of a Figure 8. It was actually really easy and I had no trouble retrieving it, I had only a 16 ft lanyard that I was using so I had to retrieve it a lot. Excellent tip and made my 3rd climb really fun. Thank you. The only thing I wish was different is if you want to give yourself some rotation hold, it' need to be reversed for the side you want some pull on. I guess that's where an adjustable friction saver would come in, but you have more things that could go wrong in my opinion. I'm new, I got trust issues. I liked this set up.
@@ravenshield7823 yes. They are pricey, but not really when you consider the cost of all the individual components. Something else I usually consider, I’ve had my current pulleySaver for 2 years now, so that initial $200 has ended up being a solid investment.
@@therealzigzagman Oh I totally agree, I'm not exactly in the tree business, it's something that comes up on the farm and I get the opportunity to have some fun learning. I'd like to pick up some jobs in the future but there is a bit of a curve to this art and I appreciate your insight, thanks. Take care man.
Love it. I usually just throw my rope wrench on for spar work. But Ill have to keep this in mind. Thanks bud. It also drives me crazy how often I see people leave nubs on the spar. Even though they pay for it all the time. 👍
@@slaxxx no. I mean cause for system it’s ONLY a hitch. So i can get way tighter to the spar. Add a wrench and the system (from my bridge to spar) becomes longer. Can’t get as tight to the tree.
@@therealzigzagman I understand but think of emergency situations. You are able to descend while you are belaying yourself but what happens if you only have one working hand or go into a panic mode? Maybe you cramp up or get attacked by bees/hornets or gaff out and break some fingers trying to catch yourself etc etc. Your climbing system won't get you to the ground without additional friction with the hitch. I use the Hitch Hiker 2. Its compact like a regular hitch climber rig but also works on a single line. Something to think about. We always should have a way to the ground that functions on its own. Your flip line is the rope that should have your weight and keep you close to the spar anyways. Main line is there to get to the ground at this point. In any case, i like the crab jam. its quick and effective. thanks for sharing.
That's slick. I try to do the right thing and utilize the notch quickie (as opposed to side loading biner) but I think this is just right. With my srt setup, I can simply drop the rope wrench and keep the hitch climber/prusik and not have so much hanging on my bridge with a more compact setup. Thanks for the share!
Get the Tara link tether from arbsession..version 1 ..with hitch climber pulley and wrench it's almost same size as the akimbo..you will need a 26 inch pursick cord..or 24 ..works great with michocan...or just get the hitchhiker xf...from Richard mumford..then you don't need wrench ..or devices that wear out
@@Sethhaun78 i don’t need a wrench here tho??!? I own multiple wrenches, caralink tethers, whatever. I’ve got more gear than I could ever use, but this video is literally about how to setup with only the hitch, no wrench, mechanicals, hitch hikers, none of it. I’m not sure I understand the point of what you’re saying
@@Sethhaun78 but also, i have the caralink v2. I know the v1 was shorter but an inch or so. I definitely love that rope wrench tether. It’s my favorite one. But this just is not that kind of a set up. This was the show an alternative
@@therealzigzagman that comment was for a commenter...I know what you were doing.makes sense..I like haveing full system..I'm almost 50 and can't afford anything going wrong plus just prefer it..nothing wrong with 🧗♂️ on hitch ...just can't be decending fast when needed
At the least, Panther bars are impossible to find. I did have to mod the Stihl bar slightly, for the chain tensioner and the oil valve. If you check on my profile on IG, under highlights, i have a video on there explaining how i modded it
@@therealzigzagman Thank s for the response. I was just trying to see if your example was while using double rope. I get that is used for cutting down the spar while working down it. I am still learning. Keep the good videos for guys like me.
@@rosskorhummel7306 so it’s not really ddrt or srt. It’s like a reverse rads setup maybe. Not for working off of. Really just good for this one application.
Yes, you can clip straight to the rope. The only reason I’d prefer a knot over that, is because it keeps the ring on the rope. With only a Splice, the ring can slide off when pulling and repositioning your anchor
@@douglasdonegan9372 maybe. I don’t know. Most of their stuff runs worse than stock. I dyed that 2511 myself, and the saw is ported by buxton work saws. That’s who does all my saws
Not really. 40mm is fine, BUT it is bigger, so depending on the size snd type carabiner you use it might not load the biner optimally. Gear interfacing should be considered
@@therealzigzagman I’d probably use a petzl OK too, I’ll try it out on the ground and see how it loads before I use this setup. Cheers for the quick reply and informative video👍🤙
