Lanyard

[Logjam]

I climb on an 10 mm diameter lanyard that i use but are wondering if i need to go back to 11 mm.

 

From AFAG401

Climbing ropes

Select ropes to provide a high margin of safety. Ropes suitable for tree climbing need to have a minimum diameter of 10mm and are not normally larger than 14mm. When selecting a rope, carefully consider the compatibility of any friction hitches or mechanical devices used.

[Arran Turner]

So when you're changing over anchor points what is stopping you from dropping out of the tree?

 

 

Top anchor first time with the throwline... Everytime

[Marc]

So when you're changing over anchor points what is stopping you from dropping out of the tree?

 

Your positioning strop, usually attached to your side D's which you do not really want to fall on or be suspended mid air on! Instead your feet should be securely placed whilst making the change over with the temporary positioning strop. For me we only have one life line and that's our climbing line attached to the central point on our harnesses and allows us to reach the ground in an emergency and supports the full weight of the climber.

[TonyDarbyshire]

Check this out Charlie!! http://arbtalk.co.uk/forum/climbers-talk/78015-ropetek-sidewinder.html

[Joe Newton]

Top anchor first time with the throwline... Everytime

 

 

Is it difficult, being perfect?

[Joe Newton]

Is that the legs of the ladders you use for all your work positioning?

 

 

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Your spikes.

 

 

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Are you baiting me Bolam?

 

It's spikes OR ladders for pruning. You're only a did if you use both.

 

You never read BS3998?

 

It's all there!

[Mark Bolam]

I have indeed read that Boricultural System 38998.

It clearly states that spikes are perfectly acceptable for climbing the back of the tree you are pruning.

 

 

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[Joe Newton]

I have indeed read that Boricultural System 38998.

It clearly states that spikes are perfectly acceptable for climbing the back of the tree you are pruning.

 

 

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Well you're clearly more qualified than me.

 

I've only ever referenced BS to clients. Never got round to actually reading it.

 

The bag of mud on my harness means that no-one notices the spike marks til after the cheque clears.

[TIMON]

Is it difficult, being perfect?

 

 

Only for other people

[Arran Turner]

Well you're clearly more qualified than me.

 

I've only ever referenced BS to clients. Never got round to actually reading it.

 

The bag of mud on my harness means that no-one notices the spike marks til after the cheque clears.

 

 

You use Arbor-dirt too? Always have it on my harness for spike pruning