Rope Wrench feedback

[Pete Mctree]

just dont basal tie-no other climbing system is lowerable so why the percieved need for SRT work positioing to be lowerable?

 

I think it came from srt access. The inability/difficulty of descending due to gear limitations made other avenues be explored. Not relevant for working IMO.

[DrewB]

Yeah 100% Pete. I think that's where the classification of terminology is going I become very important- a lot of people confuse srt access and srt work pos as the same thing. To me they can be 2 completely different things. I think srt access via toothed ascenders should 'ideally' be lowerable when possible, work pos is a whole diff kettle of fish..

[ClimbMIT]

In theory yes its a good idea, a sort of redundancy to improve safety and emergency contingencies available. Imo, base anchors for anything more than nipping up to get a hanger etc are a pain in the backside. The sag in the system when loading/unloading your weight being only the start of it.

 

If you're worried about your co workers accidentally cutting your line, maybe you should think about who you work with...

 

Yes, I have experienced this and it is redundant. Just trying to think outside the box. Lol! Another issue with emergency would be if the climber is clipped in with another climb/flip line. Thanks for your feedback.

[Old Mill Tree Care]

Yes, I have experienced this and it is redundant. Just trying to think outside the box. Lol! Another issue with emergency would be if the climber is clipped in with another climb/flip line. Thanks for your feedback.

 

Yes, it's at this point that access and work position become separated regarding equipment and safety issues.

A base anchor while gaining access is great and something I set for 95% of my ascents.

While cutting with a chainsaw, one should be in a correct work position with lanyard in place. In the event of an accident (being cut), no base anchor system in the world will work until the lanyard is removed.

While moving through the tree only design specific devices should be used due to the potential for the climbing rope becoming slack momentarily and a toothed ascender tearing the rope in the event of a fall.

Just my 2p worth and I'm glad I didn't shell out on base anchor gear!

[Jake Andrews]

Hello everyone,

I am fairly new here. I have read this whole thread and have learned allot from this thread. I was wondering is there a way to basal tie your climb line and have it tied off to high TIP AND still have the option of being lowered to the ground from ground personnel in case of emergency. I think if not already in use this would be great to have if someone on the ground would accidentally cut your climbing line.

 

Thanks in advance for any feedback,

Mark

 

Thats dedication. Good on ya!

[ClimbMIT]

Thanks Jake!

[Joe Loggs]

Got myself a rw and velocity today. Give it a go tomorrow:-).

[silky fox]

Is that a spiderjack your using with it?..cos i was wondering if that set up worked...looks very nice

 

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[Joe Loggs]

Is that a spiderjack your using with it?..cos i was wondering if that set up worked...looks very nice

 

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I will let you no tomorrow when have a proper climb on it,iv heard mixed views on using the sj. All seems good when playing with it tonight!

[DrewB]

Would the sj sit better if you had 2 legs of tether and tied a leg to each side of the sj? Just wondering....