Spiking on a lean

[fergusonforestry]

You need to stand up straight and lean back a little, which means you let your flip line out a fair bit, this takes a bit of getting used to, but if you don't and try and lean towards the stem you will really struggle.

 

<<< see profile pic, just stood there nicely one foot further than the other helps with stability

[ShivaSubcontractor]

I would reccomend using a tape sling as a footloop. stand slightly to one side of the tree with one spike in the tree and the other foot in the loop.

[arbogrunt]

this is one of the most uncomfortable work positions you can get!. As has already been said, stay on the 'away' side of the lean and lay back into it. Having practiced a number of pole rescues in this scenario, I can say that its one of the most physically challenging situations to face as a climber...'Orrible!

[Mesterh]

Spiking up a skinny bad leaner is one thing trying to work it as another, especially if its not just cut and drop!

 

Slings for foot holds deffo help when it comes to chogging it down etc as it can be difficult to try and stay upright and reach the stem.

[Deni]

Cheers for all the advice guys. will be sure to try some of them. I just hate working in these positions, feels dodgy, sometimes it fe:thumbup1:els to dodgy to even start making cuts. Infact one tree i did i had to come down and get the more experienced climber to do it, was a walk in the park to him, defo the best climber ive seen yet.