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I had a (theoretical) discussion about the minimum equipment to climb 10 meters (33 ft) up a tree.

Someone how climb only SRT set up this list:

 

- throw weight

- throwline

- rope

- 120 cm (4 ft) webbing (to build an harness)

- a carabiner

- short prussik cord

- 4m (13 ft) prussik cord

 

In my opinion it was an interesting discussion.

So i tried, what is possible and i shortened the list:

 

- rope

- cambium saver

 

I think that i do not have to mention that this is just a proof of concept!

Don't try this at work. :001_smile:

 

Here is the video on youtube:

[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3dAyogsoirk]minimum equipment[/ame]

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It is quite easy to make a drt system with harness out of a single piece of rope.

 

 

Chuck one end over a branch then tie a triple bowline in the other end, make two of the loops the right size for your legs and the third for your waist, you now have a rudimentay harness. leave a 4' tail when you tie the bowline and use this to tie blakes or tautline hitch around the other end of the rope. Now climb... change overs will require you to untie the hitch of course... and you will be free climbing at that point.:001_smile:

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I love that ladder or no Equip answers haha - If you would know why I laugh my ass off now you would not believe it!

 

You where SOOOOO right! You would have to know the background to understand the joke you made without knowing but it was great!

Made my day, thanks!

 

:thumbup::lol::lol::thumbup:

(not laughing about you)

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