Most Basic Set up Access only

[NickinMids]

Is it not acceptable to use two friction hitches to go up a single or static "Doubled " line. I can see why you would have to descend on a figure of eight but not why it is unsafe to ascend with prussic/sling to harness and foot loop on another sliding hitch..? Sure I will be put right. Thanks

[Aicchalmers]

It's how I've always done it?

[Arran Turner]

All you need is a pantin, sling and Krab (for chest loop )

 

Going up a single line just use your hitch, clip your chest loop Krab into the top whole on your hitch climber and ascend using a foot pantin if your hitch is tending right you can fly up tree, but not good for real long ascents

[Joe Newton]

Most basic setup I use for access is 1x doubled rope isolated over a limb, 1x foot locking Prussik (long klemheist from anchor bridge to rope).

 

I just footlock up. Never needed to descend this way, as once I reach the top I switch to ddrt.

[Marc]

Most basic setup I use for access is 1x doubled rope isolated over a limb, 1x foot locking Prussik (long klemheist from anchor bridge to rope).

 

I just footlock up. Never needed to descend this way, as once I reach the top I switch to ddrt.

 

The problem is unless you got the perfect technique footlock it is horrifically bad for you, realistically the footlock is for comps or occasional short ascents in the tree.

 

There is no real shortcut to the most basic access systems. For me I use 1x chest ascendor, 1x hand or Petzl basic ascendor, foot ascendor and foot loop. Tether between chest and hand ascendor and a kernmantle line.

 

It is a simple system once you see it, with a good system you will be encouraged to use it more.

[kevin bingham]

All you need is one hitch and then footlock. Most basic SRT setup I know of. Figure eight to descend. Arborist a have been doing it that way for years

[Joe Newton]

The problem is unless you got the perfect technique footlock it is horrifically bad for you, realistically the footlock is for comps or occasional short ascents in the tree.

 

Do you have anything to back that up?

 

I've not noticed any ill effects, and I doubt my technique is perfect! It's a good ab workout too!

 

That said, I rarely climb a tree that can't be climbed with ladders then alternate lanyard.

[Marc]

Do you have anything to back that up?

 

I've not noticed any ill effects, and I doubt my technique is perfect! It's a good ab workout too!

 

That said, I rarely climb a tree that can't be climbed with ladders then alternate lanyard.

 

My own personal experience and working with some very good climbers from the itcc most I know use srt for access commercially and they are good at it.

 

The side ways pressure on your knees and force on your lower back is not healthy in the long term.

[Ben H]

What in tree work is good for you?

[Tommy_B]

As I understood the OP, he was describing a system that has 2 legs of rope and a prussic on each which would mean that he could footlock up, moving both hitches(1:1), then if required, you could adjust one hitch while the other remains static and turn the whole system into a DdRT system.

 

If not, I'll get back in my box!