Bombing out of the canopy

[Rich Rule]

Going back to the thread, always check your line is clear as you reposition in the tree. For most trees I use a 20 metre rope even the large ones. Mainly through choice but partly cos I cut it in half. Does tend to make you more careful when you know you can't reach the ground with your rope.

Generally, if you need to make a rapid descent, emergency or hot totty, use prussik and only touch it with your fingertips as it gets warm quick.

 

I know it happens but I really don't think you should be advocating this...

 

one of the most important factors in self rescue is getting to the floor in one pitch. Therefore using and needing a rope with sufficient length is a must.

[Steve Bullman]

Therefore using and needing a rope with sufficient length is a must.

 

tree climbing 101

[john dawson]

tree climbing 101

 

exsqueeze me???????

 

 

anyway, just make sure youve got enough rope, a clear run, and some cash to replace the burnt out friction cord!! and yes, ive done it on a split tail with a blakes.

[Steve Bullman]

exsqueeze me???????

 

 

anyway, just make sure youve got enough rope, a clear run, and some cash to replace the burnt out friction cord!! and yes, ive done it on a split tail with a blakes.

 

i mean, you should never climb a tree without a rope long enough to get back, thats basics

[john dawson]

i know that bit!! is the 101 bit a reference to summat? its not afag,

[Rich Rule]

More an expresion with comedic value. I use it to refer to month 1 week 1. As in should be obvious.

[Tommy_B]

ie, "The first thing you learn"

[scottythepinetree]

Without sounding like an anorak (I hope).

101 is a reference to American colleges, where people major in one subject, which they study to university standard, but have the option to study other courses in less detail. These courses are usually followed by 101. ie. Psychology 101, or Enginineering 101.

 

Whincing as I type this. Anyone want to see how my train simulator works?

 

Agree totally with above points, you should ALWAYS be able to hit the ground in one. I for one doubt the ability of 99% of the guys I have worked with to get me down quick enough in an emergency. No way am I leaving it to chance.

 

As for munter hitches, and figure 8s, as most chainsaw injuries are to the hand or arm unless you feel confident you can set one up quickly and safely with one hand while blood is spewing everywhere from the other, the system you are climbing on is the one you are coming down on.

[skyhuck]

 

Agree totally with above points, you should ALWAYS be able to hit the ground in one. I for one doubt the ability of 99% of the guys I have worked with to get me down quick enough in an emergency. No way am I leaving it to chance.

 

As for munter hitches, and figure 8s, as most chainsaw injuries are to the hand or arm unless you feel confident you can set one up quickly and safely with one hand while blood is spewing everywhere from the other, the system you are climbing on is the one you are coming down on.

 

:congrats::congrats:

[skyhuck]

I know a guy who was climbing on a short rope, taking down a dead Elm.

 

He cut off a large limb, he did not realise there was a bees nest in it.

 

It hit the ground, shattered and all the bees went back up to where the nest had been.

 

He descended to the end of his rope, then had to just drop!!, 20-30ft!!.

 

Luckily he was over soft ground and was wearing gaffs (which helped his ankles).

 

He hit the ground running, fortunately the tree was in the grounds of a hospital, so he just ran straight into A&E.

 

He had over 200 stings and may well have died had he not received such quick treatment.

 

I'm sure with a longer rope he would have been down faster and received far less stings.

 

It annoys me immensely that there is legislation regarding rescue groundies, but none regarding rope length, but maybe its seen as being so obvious that they don't think its needed.