Beginners climbing guide, hints, tips and general climbing techniques

[Steve Bullman]

aside from step cuts? Well rigging obviously but that can get tedious if its not entirely necessary. Theres the option of using a sling on the branch. Doesn't get away from one handing, but it does allow you to position your arms at a safer distance when cutting.

[Steve Bullman]

I once watched a climber who would regularly hook his toes through a crotch before cutting the branch, lower his saw then deal with it. Works in some scenarios.

[silky fox]

A sling IS so handy as you say especially when using a Silky...ultra safe cut and hold

[Joe Newton]

I once watched a climber who would regularly hook his toes through a crotch before cutting the branch, lower his saw then deal with it. Works in some scenarios.

 

 

I'm struggling to picture what you mean?

 

I've never had a problem with cutting and holding. As long as you know your saw and the timber it's safer (IMO) than using a strap. At least you can let go if you need to!

[Mick Dempsey]

I would say the other end of your climbing line, but that would be wrong:001_smile:

 

I always have a shortish length of old climbing line with a fixed eye permenantly attached. Takes a few seconds to get it sent up, then use it to lower or just hold.

[Steve Bullman]

I'm struggling to picture what you mean?

 

I've never had a problem with cutting and holding. As long as you know your saw and the timber it's safer (IMO) than using a strap. At least you can let go if you need to!

 

Ok, so imagine for example you are working on a branch that is dropping down, rather than hang upside down to hold it and then cut, reach out your leg, hook your foot round the first crotch you can reach then cut the branch, its then hanging from your foot....lift your leg, grab the branch and then chuck it. Can't say i've ever used the technique but he made it work well.

[Arran Turner]

Ok, so imagine for example you are working on a branch that is dropping down, rather than hang upside down to hold it and then cut, reach out your leg, hook your foot round the first crotch you can reach then cut the branch, its then hanging from your foot....lift your leg, grab the branch and then chuck it. Can't say i've ever used the technique but he made it work well.

 

I could see that working well with a bit of practice.. skills

[Joe Newton]

Ok, so imagine for example you are working on a branch that is dropping down, rather than hang upside down to hold it and then cut, reach out your leg, hook your foot round the first crotch you can reach then cut the branch, its then hanging from your foot....lift your leg, grab the branch and then chuck it. Can't say i've ever used the technique but he made it work well.

 

 

Ah okay, I get you. Can't say I can see myself using it.

 

I find it easier to just muller the shed and convince the client it had woodworm and they didn't want it anyway.

[maria warwick]

Just passed my CS38. ( at 53 )

[Darrin Turnbull]

Just passed my CS38. ( at 53 ) í*½í¸í*½í¸

 

 

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