Jump to content

Log in or register to remove this advert

Spiking choking climbing line


briscoe
 Share

Recommended Posts

when spiking on a pole during a dismantle is there a way of choking the climbing line so that it will grip the pole should you slip off spikes.

 

I currently use a steel core flip line on both side ds and have my main climbing line around the stem just below. However I feel if slip out spikes my climbing line/flip line wouldn't grip the stem sufficiently to prevent a fall.

 

Ive heard of people using a running bowline on there climbing line to choke the stem. Could someone explain this method?

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Log in or register to remove this advert

  • Replies 21
  • Created
  • Last Reply

Top Posters In This Topic

Top Posters In This Topic

Posted Images

If you tie a running bowline into your climbing line and use the loop to choke the stem would the idea be not to clip back into your termination knot/eye? Would it be possible /safe to descend like this if required in emergency?(static line).

 

 

Got a bit lost here, but maybe it's because I've had a couple. But imagine this image below as your climbing line around the trunk, you could effectively use a carabiner instead of the bowline to make things a bit quicker (I find). In the second pick you get the idea, without the extra loop around the trunk.

Then your friction device below attached to your harness. And if this is what your on about then yes you can descend on it in and emergency or not.

If I'm choking down a big stem all day and need a brake in between I set this up and get down and it's all set up to get back up quickly without walking back up on spikes.ImageUploadedByArbtalk1449873083.165929.jpg.b2cf180cf46e5ba3fa6ff50132cbca09.jpg

Pics are from the net not mine I'll add

ImageUploadedByArbtalk1449873052.930343.jpg.19441a720881a135dc5830579456be6a.jpg

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now
 Share


  •  

  • Featured Adverts

About

Arbtalk.co.uk is a hub for the arboriculture industry in the UK.  
If you're just starting out and you need business, equipment, tech or training support you're in the right place.  If you've done it, made it, got a van load of oily t-shirts and have decided to give something back by sharing your knowledge or wisdom,  then you're welcome too.
If you would like to contribute to making this industry more effective and safe then welcome.
Just like a living tree, it'll always be a work in progress.
Please have a look around, sign up, share and contribute the best you have.

See you inside.

The Arbtalk Team

Follow us

×
×
  • Create New...

Important Information

We have placed cookies on your device to help make this website better. You can adjust your cookie settings, otherwise we'll assume you're okay to continue.