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VIDEO about mechanical advantage systems on a limb walk: • LIMB WALKS with MECHAN...
DISCLAIMER: This video discusses a completely new method for using the Rope Runner/Rope Runner Pro which has been tested thoroughly by only one, single person (that would be me, Knotorious). Therefore, if you decide to take my advice and attempt to use this system on your own, you knowingly and wittingly accept all risk and responsibility for your actions. Using completely new climbing systems, regardless of how confident I may be, poses inherent dangers.
I want the world of tree climbing to gain awareness of my new technique. But I also want everyone to be as safe as possible. I chose to post this video because RU-vid, even in the realm of arboriculture, should be a place were anyone can feel free to propose new ideas and concepts; even if they aren't 100% certain that their ideas are entirely safe.
Having said that, I am certifiably close to 99% certain that I have come up with a solution for the Rope Runner (Pro)'s vulnerability regarding its potential for collapsing when placed in a standard (theoretical) 3:1 mechanical advantage configuration for limb walking. You, the viewer, must make your own assessment. I am NOT recommending this system to ANYONE. I am merely, excitedly, disseminating my novel idea across the internet via my RU-vid channel. Start low and slow. Don't climb alone. Have backup plans. Stay safe.
~Love, Knotorious
In this episode, I will introduce, explain, and demonstrate a completely new method for climbing with a Rope Runner/Rope Runner Pro, which -- based on my testing and knowledge/understanding of the devices, hardware and physics involved -- should be completely safe for use at height.
The manufacturer of the Rope Runner Pro (Notch Equipment) states explicitly in their instruction manual that the device should never be placed in a 2:1 (which can occur when a climber performs a natural redirect, without pulling the tail of their rope over first, which causes the potential for the device to collapse and stay collapsed, causing a climber to plummet to the ground) or a 3:1 theoretical mechanical advantage system.
This means that the Rope Runner cannot be used as part of a mechanical advantage system on a limb walk, which are almost exclusively formed by building a 3:1 system. It also means that the Rope Runner cannot be used with many of the retrievable redirects out there which require that the climber descend with their device in a 3:1 formation. As far as I'm concerned, these two elements may constitute the ONLY downside that the Rope Runner (Pro) possesses. Everything about this device is incredibly amazing and nothing short of perfection.
Bothered by this, I decided I would think about this vulnerability of the Rope Runner's and that I would attempt to come up with a solution, so that Rope Runner owners could use their devices in these two aforementioned, previously impossible ways. And I firmly believe that I have been successful in doing so.
PLEASE watch this video! It will answer any and all questions that you might have about everything I have said thus far!
CREDITS:
For my few second intro with music, the video with the running stream in the background of the title clip is from Vecteezy, which I acquired a free license for, and I am there legally obligated to promote them. You can find the exact clip used in my intro below. I honestly actually genuinely appreciate Vecteezy, because they offer a pretty large selection of freely available stock footage.
"Beautiful scenery of the forest with water stream flowing over the rocks. Stock Videos by Vecteezy"
www.vecteezy.com/video/672380...
12 май 2024