Bmezz88
ArboristSite Operative
I'd imagine the prusik would lock up on you with all your body weight on it.
Tying off to a spar w/ climb line while spiking .
- Thread starter david1332
- Start date
Help Support Arborist Forum:
im having a hard time understanding your question.
so you want to tie off onto the trunk of the tree you're cutting/blocking out?
like for example, you want to tie off in a situation such as the tree in my profile pic?
so you want to tie off onto the trunk of the tree you're cutting/blocking out?
like for example, you want to tie off in a situation such as the tree in my profile pic?
david1332
ArboristSite Operative
Yes that's exactly what I'm saying
david1332
ArboristSite Operative
For emergency descents and such
Quick answer.. no. A Prussik will be a pain in the ass. UNLESS.. you use a carabiner with a munters hitch under it. Or a rope wrench. Something to add some extra friction. Help take some load away from the hitch.
Bmezz88
ArboristSite Operative
david1332
ArboristSite Operative
Should I get one with the ears? I feel like it could lock up real easy without them?
david1332
ArboristSite Operative
Thanks I'll order one tonight! Any other random piece of gear that would be useful? For anything really. Besides the obvious slings and such
So in order to make a me a little more comfortable while doing larger takedowns on my spikes I want to be able to tie off my climb line onto the spar I'm working. Can I have a couple different methods for this? Obviously I can just choke my line onto itself but then it's srt and I know the zigzag doesn't like that very much and I don't want to risk it 50 feet in the air. Options please
Put your 'Man-Suit' on,
do you know where you left it?
Don't get mad,,
Jeff
david1332
ArboristSite Operative
Yeah about 55 feet up in the oak I posted hanging over the 2 homes lolPut your 'Man-Suit' on,
do you know where you left it?
Don't get mad,,
Jeff
Take your climbing line and cross it as it goes around the tree. This will be your second tie in, backing up your lanyard.
I have an adjustable friction saver. It gives you more confidence, but moving it around is a giant pain in the ass. Much faster to use a double lanyard system.
I have an adjustable friction saver. It gives you more confidence, but moving it around is a giant pain in the ass. Much faster to use a double lanyard system.
You don't really need a ton of gear, man. Since you're new to a figure eight, back it up with a Prussik. Because if you let go of the break leg.. splat. No good.
I always have a climb line with me. I don't like just a double lanyard. Like you mentioned; no immediate, fast route to ground. I prefer a rope wrench. It's pricey if you just plan to use it for spar anchoring. But once you have one, it becomes wildly beneficial in big spreading hardwoods. Multiple redirects and stupid amounts of anchoring options become available. Look into single rope technique. You may just like it. @david1332
I always have a climb line with me. I don't like just a double lanyard. Like you mentioned; no immediate, fast route to ground. I prefer a rope wrench. It's pricey if you just plan to use it for spar anchoring. But once you have one, it becomes wildly beneficial in big spreading hardwoods. Multiple redirects and stupid amounts of anchoring options become available. Look into single rope technique. You may just like it. @david1332
And... seriously, spend a couple hundos on gear you won't regret
david1332
ArboristSite Operative
Trust me I have! I've upgraded my saddle, bought a foot ascender, couple micro pulleys, lots of carabiners and webbing slings, a ZigZag ( should've been a rope wrench or hitch hiker in hindsight) , better padding for my spurs, suspenders for my saddle. They make a huge difference
david1332
ArboristSite Operative
Yeah definitely! I'm always open to suggestions as a new guy! I'm sure there's tons of stuff I don't know. I would love to work with a climber On a few jobs just to pick up a few things here and there.
Kinda scared me you've never used an eight. Do you have any training?
Similar threads
