SRT or Ddrt

[jrose]

I'm using the app so can't see poll, will try and remember to go on computer later and do it

[RC0]

For me, If Im going to use Ddrt, its probably going to be on a removal....where I can walk up and around on spurs and just tend the slack as I go. Dont have to worry too much about friction on the rope caused through redirecting, because I can just cut off any obstructive branches that get in the way. Retrieving a Ddrt line also takes no planning really....you just pull it down. This is especially handy when transferring between tops with a grappling hook etc.

 

But when it comes to access and maneuvering around big trees for pruning....its hard for me personally to factor in Ddrt at all. The mere thought of tip reducing, say a 140 ft fir using a Ddrt system. All that wasted motion and energy pulling on the 2:1 line. Lots of re-routing of the lines to keep them free running etc....what a lot of work. With SRT, you're just free to go where you want, and come back in half the time.

 

Maybe its got something to do with body type. Ive often wondered what makes a person find either technique less strenuous than the other.

[breffni]

For me, If Im going to use Ddrt, its probably going to be on a removal....where I can walk up and around on spurs and just tend the slack as I go. Dont have to worry too much about friction on the rope caused through redirecting, because I can just cut off any obstructive branches that get in the way. Retrieving a Ddrt line also takes no planning really....you just pull it down. This is especially handy when transferring between tops with a grappling hook etc.

 

But when it comes to access and maneuvering around big trees for pruning....its hard for me personally to factor in Ddrt at all. The mere thought of tip reducing, say a 140 ft fir using a Ddrt system. All that wasted motion and energy pulling on the 2:1 line. Lots of re-routing of the lines to keep them free running etc....what a lot of work. With SRT, you're just free to go where you want, and come back in half the time.

 

 

 

 

Maybe its got something to do with body type. Ive often wondered what makes a person find either technique less strenuous than the other.

 

Completely off topic I know but have you any news vids coming reg?

[D Mc]

... All that wasted motion and energy pulling on the 2:1 line. Lots of re-routing of the lines to keep them free running etc....what a lot of work. With SRT, you're just free to go where you want, and come back in half the time...

 

Well said! Even though I will use DdRT on occasion, SRT just feels better for most everything.

[RC0]

Completely off topic I know but have you any news vids coming reg?

 

I have some product reviews pending. When I get the time.

 

I've put out well over a hundred tree vids on youtube, arbtalk and some other forums. Hundreds of photos too. It's a lot of time invested. There'll be more no doubt, but the motivation is a bit harder to find now days, to be honest.

[breffni]

I have some product reviews pending. When I get the time.

 

I've put out well over a hundred tree vids on youtube, arbtalk and some other forums. Hundreds of photos too. It's a lot of time invested. There'll be more no doubt, but the motivation is a bit harder to find now days, to be honest.

 

Ah no bother I really enjoy your videos. Are you stil contract climbing over there or on your own?

[RC0]

Ah no bother I really enjoy your videos. Are you stil contract climbing over there or on your own?

 

I still do some subcontracting but mostly I do my own jobs now. I'm much happier for it.

[kevin bingham]

I like using two static lines all the time. If your using frictionless systems you don't really have to tend either. I'm still amazed at the places I can go and the positioning I can achieve. With the lanyard you can get suspended in air, solid positioning which is too much fun.

[kevin bingham]

I have come to think of what we do less as climbing and more of work positioning. That's the way all of the standards are written. That breaks us from the fascination form ascending and descending to an emphasis on how we achieve body position to do work in a 3d environment. .

[Jack Price]

I use both SRT and DDRT, but most of the time its SRT which is personal preference because i love my Runner, anybody who says one is better then the other for everything doesn't know what there talking about imo.