I'm not crazy about that method, the hips tend to get pinched due to the direction of pull on side dees
Double wrap climbline or lanyard on spars?
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I'm not crazy about that method, the hips tend to get pinched due to the direction of pull on side dees
canadiantreeman
TreeHouser
Its a good trick on the skinny slippery stuff for sure. I used it today, actually, taking down some skinny little cedars. I, too, generally use a choked SRT when doing tall conifers.
MasterBlaster
Administrator Emeritus
I didn't think about that, Cory. It makes sense.
sotc
Dormant hero!!
Not an everyday thing, just another tool in the box. You can't always be comfortable in my experience
RopeArmour
TreeHouser
Good one, memory bank that one for sure.
I like SRT choked off down to my Gri gri. I have the Croll at my sternum and almost always add that before the back cut. I find that it helps take some of the weight of the waist and helps hold the upper body stead fast to throw off the cookies.
woodworkingboy
TreeHouser
Along Cory's mentioning, the first time I was lifted up by a crane with my safety over the hook, I had my attachment points on the side Ds. Quick lesson via almost excruciating pain.
gf beranek
Old Schooler
Bill, young man, some day you will wish you did take a wrap.
I guess that could happen, never been a problem for me...'nother trick in the bag if you need it!
SoonerFan
TreeHouser
Bermy's hips are closer together than Cory's. Eliminates the pinching problem.
Well I was going to say something like that...
squisher
THE CALM ONE!!!!
I've double wrapped before but not very often. Climbing with no safety is not a solid technique but it depends on the tree, I'm not advocating it, to each their own. On certain trees up and in can be alot more easily done without it.
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MasterBlaster
Administrator Emeritus
@ Bill
I wonder... do you use a seatbelt when you drive?
I wonder... do you use a seatbelt when you drive?
squisher
THE CALM ONE!!!!
Depends how far or where I'm going.
I'm not advocating it, but y'all haven't seen someone pass a limb or enter a tree un-safetied? I bet you've seen plenty more of that than double wrapping a lanyard?
I'm not advocating it, but y'all haven't seen someone pass a limb or enter a tree un-safetied? I bet you've seen plenty more of that than double wrapping a lanyard?
flushcut
TreeHouser
I have but that is not me.
squisher
THE CALM ONE!!!!
I'm not saying I make it habit either, I'm a very safe(read scaredy cat) climber. But if the situation seems safe to me I may freeclimb some spots. IF it seems perfectly safe(that specific tree/situation) to me.
flushcut
TreeHouser
I get what you are saying.
I am also not passing judgement either, I think that if you feel safe in your heart of hearts then go for it.
I am also not passing judgement either, I think that if you feel safe in your heart of hearts then go for it.
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bill22
Guest
Yes, only to avoid getting a ticket from the Nazi's of the greater Orlando area.
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MasterBlaster
Administrator Emeritus
Lanyard Usage
Do ya'll wear a seatbelt to drive down the road a block? YES!
How about using your turn signals, out in the boondocks? Do you use them? YES!
Do you instinctively say "Yes, ma'am" and "Yes sir?" W/O thinking? YES!
Using your lanyard every time should be an automatic, muscle memory type of thing.
At the very least your lanyard's that one thing every climber wants: a third arm/hand. And at the MOST? It's your frickin lifesaver!
Using your PPE every time should be an automatic, muscle memory type of thing.
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Do ya'll wear a seatbelt to drive down the road a block? YES!
How about using your turn signals, out in the boondocks? Do you use them? YES!
Do you instinctively say "Yes, ma'am" and "Yes sir?" W/O thinking? YES!
My point is...
Using your lanyard every time should be an automatic, muscle memory type of thing.
At the very least your lanyard's that one thing every climber wants: a third arm/hand. And at the MOST? It's your frickin lifesaver!
Using your PPE every time should be an automatic, muscle memory type of thing.
Fixed!
brendonv
Tree Hugger
Double wrap on super skinny tops, or leaners for me.
flushcut
TreeHouser
That would be awesome, just the arm though. I think a third leg might be a little awkward.
MasterBlaster
Administrator Emeritus
Hahaha! I didn't mean that - I went back and edited it.
MasterBlaster
Administrator Emeritus
That's all it takes, and if you're lucky you learn your lesson and don't get killed!
HolmenTree
Banned
Butch I also agree with you 100%.
Here is my method of double wrapping a lanyard. Designed primarily for utility pole climbing.
Its a Canadian made product called the Jelco Pole Choker 3.
Works excellent on smooth bark trees from 24" to 8" diameter, especially on trees covered with ice. If the climber spurs out there is sharp teeth on the lanyard to stop the fall as the 3rd picture shows.
The yellow strap works great locking the lanyard solid onto the stem for work positioning while doing rigging work etc.
Not cheap though it cost me over $800 CDN 6 years ago.
The company has other different sizes and models www.jelco.ca
Willard.
Here is my method of double wrapping a lanyard. Designed primarily for utility pole climbing.
Its a Canadian made product called the Jelco Pole Choker 3.
Works excellent on smooth bark trees from 24" to 8" diameter, especially on trees covered with ice. If the climber spurs out there is sharp teeth on the lanyard to stop the fall as the 3rd picture shows.
The yellow strap works great locking the lanyard solid onto the stem for work positioning while doing rigging work etc.
Not cheap though it cost me over $800 CDN 6 years ago.
The company has other different sizes and models www.jelco.ca
Willard.
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Blinky
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$800?!!!
