Failed CS38 - Looking for advice.

[Doug Tait]

I know a Monkey's Fist as Mark's knot, the bag, in a smaller version with 2 or 3 wraps round your hand then 1 or 2 tight around the middle.

[Dan Maynard]

Found the video, Patrick calls this the noose

https://youtu.be/cMtgThQKdGY

[htb]

                                                                                                                                  what I know as a monkeys fist, make them for dog throw toys, from retired climbing rope

[Sviatoslav Tulin]

17 hours ago, Mike Hill said:

Free climbing up to your intended anchor point is the prefered method. It shows you have a head for hights and a flair for avant gard treework.

 

I like to wear my helmet set at a jaunty angle, not to mention my harlequin patterned chainsaw trousers remind any casual observers that to me this job is merely a way to earn a living.

 

 

I actually agree🤣,but not on assessment🫡

[maria warwick]

15 hours ago, Mark Bolam said:

If you want to become a climber you can’t just say ‘I’m crap at throwing’.

 

You need to practice till you’re half decent at throwing, or forget becoming a climber.

It’s an important part of the job.

 

Forget poles, slings, throwbags etc.

Yes, they are all useful, but you need to nail the basics to progress quickly.

Coil the rope as in the pic.

No idea what it’s called. It should take under 5 seconds.

Keep the coils small when you’re in the tree.

Grip the loop at the bottom and the rope beside it and throw it over the crotch or branch above you.

It will unravel and drop back to you.

 

Get up a small tree till you’re suspended above the ground.

Doesn’t matter if it’s 2’, as long as you’re off the ground.

Then practice throwing the loop above you.

If it’s not working, change your body angle. Change your arm. Change your hair colour. Change your gender if you have to.

Just make the changes necessary to make the throw.

Then practice.

Then practice more.

 

Twigs and branches in the way?

Trees can be like that.

Deal with it.

 

This isn’t an easy game.

Put the graft in and see how far you can go.

If you aren’t prepared to put the graft in quit now.

 

It would be good to keep us updated on how you get on.

 

I would say good luck, but it’s not about luck.

It’s about effort.

 

 

 

 

 

I did that ! But now I throw like a girl 😂😂

Edited March 23, 2023 by maria warwick

[Steve Bullman]

15 hours ago, Mark Bolam said:

If you want to become a climber you can’t just say ‘I’m crap at throwing’.

 

You need to practice till you’re half decent at throwing, or forget becoming a climber.

It’s an important part of the job.

 

Forget poles, slings, throwbags etc.

Yes, they are all useful, but you need to nail the basics to progress quickly.

Coil the rope as in the pic.

No idea what it’s called. It should take under 5 seconds.

Keep the coils small when you’re in the tree.

Grip the loop at the bottom and the rope beside it and throw it over the crotch or branch above you.

It will unravel and drop back to you.

 

Get up a small tree till you’re suspended above the ground.

Doesn’t matter if it’s 2’, as long as you’re off the ground.

Then practice throwing the loop above you.

If it’s not working, change your body angle. Change your arm. Change your hair colour. Change your gender if you have to.

Just make the changes necessary to make the throw.

Then practice.

Then practice more.

 

Twigs and branches in the way?

Trees can be like that.

Deal with it.

 

This isn’t an easy game.

Put the graft in and see how far you can go.

If you aren’t prepared to put the graft in quit now.

 

It would be good to keep us updated on how you get on.

 

I would say good luck, but it’s not about luck.

It’s about effort.

 

 

Thats literally the longest post you've made in 15 years without a single joke in it. Well done sir.

[Mark Bolam]

I never joke about throwing.

[Steve Bullman]

10 minutes ago, Mark Bolam said:

I never joke about throwing.

I guess I spoke too soon, missed the gender comment. 

Should have known

 

[Joe Newton]

2 hours ago, Steve Bullman said:

I guess I spoke too soon, missed the gender comment. 

Should have known

 

What makes you think they were joking?

[HMW]

The best thing I added to my kit when doing my CS38 with a little accessory carabiner and a throw ball. It helped me advance my line with real ease with a bit of practice. Just keep on practicing and you will get there mate !