How does this look for a first climbing kit?

[Le Sanglier]

I finally got myself along to Honey Brothers today and spent a good long time chatting to Woody, who was immensely helpful.

 

Got myself an Edelrid Treemagic 2 after trying out a few options (Petzl Sequoia, Edelrid Treecore and Komet Dragonfly), but the TM2 was the most comfortable for me by a long shot.

 

I got a 30m XTC Fire, which I now realise is EASILY long enough to start with - Can't believe I was going to get a 45m - I'd have drowned in it.

 

I decided not to bother with the Hitchclimber for the time being, but instead went with the more traditional Prusik loop and a DMM krab, plus a spare krab to keep on my harness for whatever needs may present themselves.

 

He put together a lanyard kit for me out of a 4m rope, a 3-Way snap lock and another krab, an ISC pulley and a length of friction cord, with which I've got a Valdotain Tresse to hold with - Seems very solid. I might look to get an eye-2-eye in the future however, as the double fisherman's are a little clunky - But not a priority, as function would be no different.

 

I also picked up a Petzl Vertex Vent with some ear defenders and a face guard, and a Silky Zubat 300 to start pruning the trees over the garden with, once I'm comfortable climbing, aswell as for use on the ground, trimming off branches to drag to the chipper.

 

He chucked in a couple of copies of Arb Climber and a Honey Bros T shirt, so I'm a happy customer!

 

If you're on here - Cheers Woody!

Sounds like you were we'll advised, good luck.

[Marc]

Sounds like you were we'll advised, good luck.

 

Indeed a good solid starter kit. The Elderid Tree magic is an excellent harness.