Poll on two rope technique.

[skyhuck]

2 minutes ago, Mark Bolam said:

You said it was anonymous Mick.

I voted, and the ‘almost never’ % went up, which could blow my cover if the HSE are monitoring this.

 

I have contacted my legal people.

I've a fair idea who the one is 😬

[Mick Dempsey]

Just now, Mark Bolam said:

You said it was anonymous Mick.

I voted, and the ‘almost never’ % went up, which could blow my cover if the HSE are monitoring this.

 

I have contacted my legal people.

[Joe Newton]

18 minutes ago, Treerover said:

I’m not sure it is is it ?
It’s not a statement it’s a question .
I don’t think you can have a question as a false dichotomy that is based upon fact ?
....could be wrong though Jo ? I’m relatively simple if I’m being honest 🥸

With the two extreme options given, I'd say so. But then "occasionally, when I feel it's helpful" is a tediously sensible option to give us. 

 

Truth is, I'm using two systems more and more when I'm pruning mature hardwoods etc. I don't faff with two seperate ropes. I've got eyes either end of my line and I carry a spare vt system on my harness. If I reach an awkward bit or feel like it would be helpful I'll bang a second system in and remove it once I no longer need it.

[skyhuck]

1 minute ago, Joe Newton said:

With the two extreme options given, I'd say so. But then "occasionally, when I feel it's helpful" is a tediously sensible option to give us. 

 

Truth is, I'm using two systems more and more when I'm pruning mature hardwoods etc. I don't faff with two seperate ropes. I've got eyes either end of my line and I carry a spare vt system on my harness. If I reach an awkward bit or feel like it would be helpful I'll bang a second system in and remove it once I no longer need it.

Both ends, old school.

[swinny]

4 minutes ago, skyhuck said:

Both ends, old school.

Yup, all this was taught years ago aswell running bowline and a Blake's hitch and use other end of rope IF needed. 

 

Never have done like lol

[Mick Dempsey]

I’m not certain that counts as a separate attachment point, I know it’s been done to death on here so can anyone answer that?

[skyhuck]

1 minute ago, swinny said:

Yup, all this was taught years ago aswell running bowline and a Blake's hitch and use other end of rope IF needed. 

 

Never have done like lol

It's great till you drop a lump on the loop.

[skyhuck]

1 minute ago, Mick Dempsey said:

I’m not certain that counts as a separate attachment point, I know it’s been done to death on here so can anyone answer that?

It's two separate anchors, if one fails your still safe, so ticks the boxes, IMO.

[Mark Bolam]

As long as you can still reach the ground I would say that’s fine.

[Mick Dempsey]

2 minutes ago, Mark Bolam said:

As long as you can still reach the ground I would say that’s fine.

But that means for a 20 mètre tree you’d need 80 odd mètres of rope to reach the ground on ddrt, which is a lot.

Edited February 2, 2021 by Mick Dempsey
Maybe less, I dunno, calling all pedants!