Back up bridge

[stihlmadasever]

I think its pretty obvious no one would cut near there bridge,but accidents happen,in the event of a kick back its possible the saw could catch your bridge..

[jrose]

Not bridges as such, more very short singles lines from a central attachemrnt point. You then clip your climbing system directly onto the splice in this line.

 

You would lose all friction associated with the sliding ring, as there is no rope running through metal.

 

Want to move so your layard which was on your right side is now on your left? No twisting,snagging of your bridge as they're independent of each other

[stihlmadasever]

I have been climbing for over 25 years and cannot think of a single occasion when I have ever been any where near cutting my bridge, I really cannot think of any scenario where I could be in a position where I could cut my bridge, so I'm sorry if you'r not happy with my post, but I stand by it and feel its reasonable.

 

Yeah thats fine no worries.I accept you have your opinions and have every right to voice them.

It just came across as patronising to me..perhaps it wasnt meant that way.

We'll move on now

[Marc]

How many climbers-be honest-lanyard in on every cut..?

Ive cut with no secondary on,my point is yeah 99% of the time a second bridge would be redundant but all it takes it a split second brain lapse,and your out the tree...this is where a second bridge would come into play.

I really dont think it would get in the way though

 

Don't think I have ever used a secondary line in 15 years, use my lanyard a fair bit mind so I can position myself in a way that I can make a cut safely.

 

My thoughts are if it makes you feel more comfortable to have a second bridge then go for it, if you feel happy and comfortable with the equipment you are using then generally you will be more relaxed and safer.

 

If your concerned with cutting your bridge well my initial comment I didn't want to be blunt but serious consideration needs to be in regards to you work positioning which is key to everything.

Edited December 10, 2016 by Marc

[htb]

I think its pretty obvious no one would cut near there bridge,but accidents happen,in the event of a kick back its possible the saw could catch your bridge..

 

Maybe if you want to avoid the possibility of it happening a floating bridge is not for you, bring on the Willans

[skyhuck]

I think its pretty obvious no one would cut near there bridge,but accidents happen,in the event of a kick back its possible the saw could catch your bridge..

 

I don't see myself in a work position where that could ever happen

[swinny]

Don't think I have ever used a secondary line in 15 years, use my lanyard a fair bit mind so I can position myself in a way that I can make a cut safely.

 

My thoughts are if it makes you feel more comfortable to have a second bridge then go for it, if you feel happy and comfortable with the equipment you are using then generally you will be more relaxed and safer.

 

If you concerned with cutting your bridge well my initial comment I didn't want to be blunt but serious consideration needs to be in regards to you work positioning which is key to everything.

 

Work positioning is everything as you say 100%

[stihlmadasever]

Don't think I have ever used a secondary line in 15 years, use my lanyard a fair bit mind so I can position myself in a way that I can make a cut safely.

 

My thoughts are if it makes you feel more comfortable to have a second bridge then go for it, if you feel happy and comfortable with the equipment you are using then generally you will be more relaxed and safer.

 

If you concerned with cutting your bridge well my initial comment I didn't want to be blunt but serious consideration needs to be in regards to you work positioning which is key to everything.

 

Sorry when i said secondary i meant lanyarding in as a secondary tie in point

[tree-fancier123]

a second bridge for safety and a special machine for checking all aluminium carabiners for hairline cracks

[skyhuck]

a second bridge for safety and a special machine for checking all aluminium carabiners for hairline cracks

 

Whats going to check the branch you chose for your TIP?