Back up line

[Cuttup]

Apologies if this has been covered previously....

 

What are people using as a second line? Is it practical to use SRT and a trailing back up line with e.g. a Petzl Asap or ISC Rocker?

Or are people using something more like 2 x SRT systems with the load shared equally between the two?

 

[Mark Bolam]

Neither.

[htb]

1 hour ago, Mark Bolam said:

Neither.

Rebel.

[Mark Bolam]

Really quiet thread this.

 

I was hoping for a few more bites from H&S Nazis before I revealed that I now climb on 3 lines at all times now (+ lanyard for cutting, obvs).

 

3 is safer than 2, right?

Especially on single stem connies, gotta spread that load!

 

I get to charge the customer a lot more as well, which is nice.

[Treemoose]

12 minutes ago, Mark Bolam said:

Really quiet thread this.

 

I was hoping for a few more bites from H&S Nazis before I revealed that I now climb on 3 lines at all times now (+ lanyard for cutting, obvs).

 

3 is safer than 2, right?

Especially on single stem connies, gotta spread that load!

 

I get to charge the customer a lot more as well, which is nice.

Only one lanyard?

you have a death wish my friend ..

[Mark Bolam]

I’m not an idiot.

I only climb trees that I’ve dismantled using a MEWP (as per industry best practice).

I always use two MEWPS, though, because it’s safer?

[Thesnarlingbadger]

We are getting a Crane and MEEP in for ever job now and I must say apple pruning has become really tricky but when I explain safety first to the customers they are all right behind me.

[Stubby]

8 hours ago, Mark Bolam said:

I’m not an idiot.

I only climb trees that I’ve dismantled using a MEWP (as per industry best practice).

I always use two MEWPS, though, because it’s safer?

When are you getting your booster MEWP Mark ?

[Joe Newton]

I'm using a bespoke setup, only one of its kind that I know of.

 

Never gets in the way, never tangles and its always there.

 

Oh and it's invisible too. 

[jfc]

I attended a 2 ropes training session recently and they demonstrated various setups 2x mrt 2x srt and mixed. No one used an ASAP or backup type line. Some setups looked a right pita, although others were fine.
I spoke with a guy from treemagineers and he said felt the ASAP wasn't suitable for treework.
I too have found Joe's custom system the most user friendly!
BTW i am trying to use 2 ropes when suitable/helpful!