SRT vs DDrt comparison table

[Island Lescure]

Hello from India,

I have not been keeping track of what the two systems are now called but I am sure you can figure it out. We call them dynamic and static rope techniques.

 

I have made this table for our climbing students to help them decide which system will help them for their tree climbing tasks. Do you have anything else to add to it? If not, I hope the table helps you see the differences between the climbing systems.

 

Cheers,

 

Island

 

SRT	DdRT
Faster & easier to install (if using base tie)	Less gear required
Faster to move up on	Simpler rope management
No friction through crotches because rope is static	Easier to move up short distances (no additional gear required
No cambium saver, less chance of getting stuck, throw line snapping etc	Added friction when passing over crotches, redirects or any other branch union
No branch isolation required (if using base tie)	You have to retrace your route through the tree when coming down, otherwise the system will not be retrievable due to too much friction
Pantin, knee ascender, hitchhiker or other friction device, more gear intensive (expensive and more gear to inspect)	Easier to free climb a tree or advance up main anchor
Comparatively new, globally less recognised, ISA only slowly integrating SRT (safety regulations)	Easier to limb walk
Can tie main anchor in to a smooth vertical stem

[westphalian]

Nowt there??

[Island Lescure]

On 12/08/2018 at 21:26, westphalian said:

Nowt there??

you can't see the table?

[westphalian]

sorry, can now on internet but there wasn't anything on my app??

[Khriss]

Wouldnt agree on branch walk - yr reeling in less rope and as the rope isn't moving , and tangling less . K

[Joe Newton]

1 minute ago, Khriss said:

Wouldnt agree on branch walk - yr reeling in less rope and as the rope isn't moving , and tangling less . K

 You're also having to pull twice the weight. 

[Khriss]

...you calling me Fat - Joe ! K

[Joe Newton]

3 minutes ago, Khriss said:

...you calling me Fat - Joe ! K

 Absolutely, and fat people make me sad.

 

Go back to ddrt, and you'll only weigh half. 

[Khriss]

I will have you know Mr Joe - I had to use a thinner rope in my Unicender cos rope wouldnt run thru' on my 12 n a bit stone :P K

[Joe Newton]

33 minutes ago, Khriss said:

I will have you know Mr Joe - I had to use a thinner rope in my Unicender cos rope wouldnt run thru' on my 12 n a bit stone K

 Sorry to have to tell you mate, that's got nothing to to with your weight, unless you're saying you're so light you couldn't descend!