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  1. yoyoman

    Current News Regarding the SAKA Device

    Release July 27, 2016 PRESS RELEASE Current News Regarding the SAKA Device As many of you are aware, there has been a significant reduction in availability of the SAKA device recently. This has been due to letters sent by one of our competitors. These letters basically put our resellers on...
  2. yoyoman

    M-Bight-Redirect

    The M-Might-Redirect This turned into a long video so check the comments for links to areas of interest.
  3. yoyoman

    Re-thinking the need for a pulley saver or friction-less tie in point.

    As climbing styles changed, specifically moving from pure DdRT to SRT and a mixture of both, it made me re-think the use of a pulley saver or minimized friction at the primary support point. This may especially come into play if a climber is setting a pulley saver just to block down a spar or...
  4. yoyoman

    Connecting climbing lines together for life support

    Connecting climbing lines together for life support, using the Zeppelin, Fisherman's or Flat Overhand bend.
  5. yoyoman

    270 foot doug fir climb Oregon

    If you are interested in joining I will be in Oregon several times this year, first around June 19, PM me for details.
  6. yoyoman

    Blakes Hitch Options

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    Climbing a 270' tree

  8. yoyoman

    bowline not for life support.

  9. yoyoman

    Bigshot to 200'

    My dilemma has been traveling and taking something with me that can reach the tall trees and still pass customs and the concerns people have when I am seen in public. The crossbow and air launcher caused me concerns so I worked on my standard big shot with two 4 foot poles and now reach 200’...
  10. yoyoman

    Stopper knots made easy

    A few of my favorite stopper knots.
  11. yoyoman

    Footloop climbing and positioning using Sliding Double Fisherman and Figure 8 on bight.

    Approximate cost 5 to 10 dollars using rated cordage. The following video demonstrates the use of a length of cordage, tubing and the sliding double fisherman's bend and figure 8 on a bight or bunny ears to make an inexpensive foot loop for ascent or work/play positioning in the tree. The...
  12. yoyoman

    Unicender with Drum attached.

    Ascent and descent with Unicender and Drum attached.
  13. yoyoman

    Simple method to manage the thow line when you don't have a thow line cube.

    I really find this handy as I can take the throwline and throwbag, put them in my pocket and find trees when I'm out walking or in the park to practice with. I like the, coil over the pinky and thumb, method of storing my thowline when I don't have a cube to flake the line in, or when I am in...
  14. yoyoman

    Unicender options for adjustable tethers

    I find adjustablity is a key element in my climbing system, here are some options for an adjustable tether used for the Unicender. and formatted for better viewing on tall small screens such as your smart phone.
  15. yoyoman

    Little climb south of stuttgart germany, Swabian alps.

    Using a compact system adapted just for travel. Minimal gear and minimal loss it disappears. Not ANSI approved for sure.
  16. yoyoman

    Climb in Olmue Chile

  17. yoyoman

    Horse chestnut climb in southern Chile, near Pucon with the owners of Trecana

    Horse chestnut climb in southern Chile, near Pucon with the owners of Trecana.
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