Leather Cambium Savers

[DrSteeeve]

Anyone know of a UK mail order company that stocks these?

[Rupe]

No, no one uses them, they are an outdated american product from before the two ring cambium saver was introduced.

[Mark Bolam]

I made mine out of the backside of a pair of leather trousers, which had the advantage of leaving me with some arseless trousers to go cruising in.

[Rupe]

Those trousers probably get more use than the leather cambium thing?

[Mark Bolam]

They certainly make me more money....

[Taupotreeman]

Photos?

 

 

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[18 stoner]

Mr Bolam;

 

[DrSteeeve]

I thought it would be useful for climbing up to put my pulley saver in when I can't get a throw line up.

Don't want to wear out my favourite trees!!!

[18 stoner]

Dr Steve, the origionals were cambium savers. These were a leather tube that the rope ran through over the anchor point and protected the cambium. With some fiddling these can be installed from the ground. Practical side was they dont reduce friction, but save the tree. I believe years ago Sherrills used to do them, but not sure if they are still stocked.

 

The more modern approach is a friction saver. These are usually fabric with two rings. Many, many other variations have sprung up from this over the years, all having varying designs, costs and obviously differing personal opinions of them. These "friction savers" also protect the cambium and are of greater benefit to the climber(on the friction side of things).

[18 stoner]

Here you go, I think this is the type you were thinking of, top of the page on this link;

 

Friction Management Devices | SherrillTree.com

 

http://www.sherrilltree.com/Professional-Gear/Friction-Management/Leather-Cambium-Friction-Saver