Jump to content

Log in or register to remove this advert

Helpful Advice Please from SRT Climbers...


Recommended Posts

stick with it , it can take a while to get all the new gear to work well, settings, travel adjustment ect.

if you can find the time and a tree with a clear asscent , then play about up and down adjusting gear and techniques to see what works.

it does take time.

  • Like 1
Link to comment
Share on other sites

Log in or register to remove this advert

I gave srt a try, and decided if I was ever going to get the hang of it I would need to put away my ddrt kit, which i did for 6 months. I did get the hang of it, and although I could see its huge advantages on some trees and energy saving in general, what I never could get back was the fluidity that I had with Ddrt. I ultimately decided to shelve it and went back to enjoying my old style.

 

How long have you been climbing for? My son is just starting out and once he is comfortable with knots and generally getting around a tree I plan on introducing him to srt. None of the other climbers where he works use it so after a bit of tuition from me he will basically be on his own with it.

  • Like 2
Link to comment
Share on other sites

Stick with it mon. 
I didn’t see any major benefit at first. In fact I went back to climbing solely on double rope for a while. Only to convert back after all my aches and pains came back. 
If anything the major benefit is on your body and energy levels after a climb.
Time wise. From setting lines to finishing I haven’t noticed a massive difference.

  • Thanks 1
Link to comment
Share on other sites

  • 2 weeks later...

From a French site, Paris in the 40s.

 

Srt, some kind of slip knot on his harness, anyone know the knot? I seem to remember Hap Johnson using something similar on his famous “coffee break” tv ad.

 I think he’s using a hatchet to repollard the plane tree.

 

Not much new in the world.

 

 

B6B0B11D-D0BA-4B84-B69D-D60E22246F95.jpeg

Edited by Mick Dempsey
  • Like 3
Link to comment
Share on other sites

From a French site, Paris in the 40s.
 
Srt, some kind of slip knot on his harness, anyone know the knot? I seem to remember Hap Goodman using something similar on his famous “coffee break” tv ad.
 I think he’s using a hatchet to repollard the plane tree.
 
Not much new in the world.
 
 
B6B0B11D-D0BA-4B84-B69D-D60E22246F95.jpeg.889bbfaaf1c422cd598673ea25992d67.jpeg
It's a Munter Hitch I reckon.
  • Thanks 1
Link to comment
Share on other sites

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now
 Share


  •  

  • Featured Adverts

About

Arbtalk.co.uk is a hub for the arboriculture industry in the UK.  
If you're just starting out and you need business, equipment, tech or training support you're in the right place.  If you've done it, made it, got a van load of oily t-shirts and have decided to give something back by sharing your knowledge or wisdom,  then you're welcome too.
If you would like to contribute to making this industry more effective and safe then welcome.
Just like a living tree, it'll always be a work in progress.
Please have a look around, sign up, share and contribute the best you have.

See you inside.

The Arbtalk Team

Follow us

×
×
  • Create New...

Important Information

We have placed cookies on your device to help make this website better. You can adjust your cookie settings, otherwise we'll assume you're okay to continue.