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Hi All. I also prefer the Bulldog bone for the above reasons. Incase anyone's interested my Rope runner is up for sale on eBay: Singing Tree Rope Runner (Arborist, SRT, Rope Wrench Etc) | eBay Looking forward to the new rope runner though.
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<p>Hi Steve. Long time no see. I hope alls well and you are very busy. Things are busy for me, baby on the way etc and I want to have a break from the net and delete my account. How do I go about doing this? Ive tried contacting the administrator but no reply. Im sure I will be back at some point but time for a break to collect my thoughts and concentrate on work and new family. Many thanks, Andrew (Broadsword!)</p>
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Many thanks loler uk for explaining my traverse and 'not English Reeve system' to me that I already know ( and didnt call it in the first place!)...not that this thread is about my traverse exploits but I was specifically asked to install a back up traverse and also a seperate double line traverse for this job. I am aware that it was completely over the top but the company i was working for (for many years) required it for insurance on this particular job.... Anyhow apologies for the 'paralysis by analysis' quip wooden hand, didnt mean to offend, only to discuss etc...it is clear that you have designs to innovate and the knowledge to do so. Also got me really thinking about the 'triple threat' again and its possibilities if basal tied. I will be placing an order on the strength of your article.
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wow. sounds amazing. I suppose im just used to dealing with any and all situations using SRT and the other end of my rope /long lanyard as a secondary anchor. The tyrolean traverse for instance was for a one off job where the tree could potentially fail/collapse. I dont tend to use basal tie offs unless im going up to carry out minor work but the 'triple Threat' anhor has potential.....may have to splice one up or order from Treestuff. I think expanding technical vocabulary is very important and I make an effort to but you are right about the time constraints of a commercial/sub contract climber here. All great stuff though if you have time and happy to carry the gear.
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The first section of the article im coming round to....is this what is known as a 'triple threat' system? I can see some possibilities and fairly swift set up of this. I have a spare anchor ring and could see the benefits of setting something like this up with rope runner and hitch hiker in a larger spready tree. All good stuff and interesting and didnt mean to sound dismissive. Just aware of practicalities on site and the benefits of shedding equipment (not increasing it!) in SRT.
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maybe im just a boggled SRT aficianado though....
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'Tyrolean traverse' ive always called it? That was for a big stone dead oak that was unstable. Never heard it called an English Reeve system. Anyway yes it is very simple to do that. Much more simple than is detailed in the article I reckon.
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Looks like paralysis by analysis to me! I love new techniques and for me SRT doesnt just compete, it has become the only way to climb but how practical is it to set some of the stuff in that artical up? It looks massively over complicated to achieve the goal of working a tree safely and efectively. Great to see new ideas though.
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Yeah its got a little bracket on the side witg two screws. looks like something is missing! ill post a pic when i get a minute.
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I have no idea where I picked it up from. I started climbing in 97 so this is well before my time. Both my brothers have been in and out of tree work since the 80s so could be from one of them. I have never used it to climb on but today had a play around with it. It locks really well on to the rope but when released the rope slips toward the edge of the cam and could easily slip out. Lovely well machined thing though.
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made by Salewa. I also own a pair of walking boots made by them!
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Like this one! Just realised when i saw your quote I actually own one.....old school and new school together!
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Who's the best SRT climber out there?
broadsword replied to mistahbenn's topic in SRT (Single Rope Technique)
Had to turn the sound off....makes death metal sound like UB40....if this is what the youth are listening to these days i feel very sorry for them.... aside from that a cool vid! -
Yep ive caved and ordered poison Hivy 50 metres of. Im having to tighten the bollard which makes it abit tougher on the hands when descending.
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Ive just bought 50 metres of poison HIvy. Saw the calamine version on site the other day and seemed like a really nice quality rope. I know some say the CE version is bouncier than the original US version but im guessing you can only buy that stateside etc...big import tax i would imagine. Im used to Velocity but fancied a slightly larger diameter rope this time.
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Gave it a tweak today. Just edged the bollard forward a fraction and it has done the trick. I am enjoying climbing with this thing. Unlike anything else ive used.
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I moved the barrel about half way along the groove on third climb and could only just move the 'bird'. cool that you can adjust it though.
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Went for a climb this evening in a large spready Elm.....now im loving this thing....only problem is I am getting some slippage/creep when I load it and sit for a few seconds. I think its my old samson velocity rope telling me its getting tired (its ten years old!!!...ha ha..) anyone else had this? Any recomendations rope wise for the RR that I can get from the uk? I was thinking poison ivy.
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Just recieved the new Hitch Hiker and Rope runner last night. Had a scramble on the rope runner and at first did not like it at all. It seemed really jerky and all or nothing. had another climb on it today and set the bollard slightly to add some friction. Im using worn in Velocity. Feels much better now. There seems to be a real knack to releasing the 'bird' and spine at the same time. last descent was smooth and controlled. Much happier with it now. Im a real Hitch Hiker fan so interesting to see if I keep hsing the RR.
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fit for purpose....
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I tried out the CMI foot ascender today. Really impressed with it. Used it with HAAS on a 60 ish ft ascent. Hate the kick out on Pantin when in the zone so looking to change. The bloke i borrowed it from didnt know where his boss had bought it from. Anyone know where i can get a CMI in the UK?
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I actually think the hitch hiker is well on par with the rope wrench with the added bonus of being able to switch to DDRT too. Easy to install a pulley with HH too. really looking forward to mk 2 HH. Had to leap to its defense as I really think the HH is the best tool to make a transfer to SRT. Simple and very versatile....
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Ive found 8mm of any friction cord is just too small for me. Bites too hard as im 15 stone. used to get that all the time with armor prus. Really like the beeline as at 9mm (ish) it seems to distribute the heat better. I always got the same problem climbing on a pulley saver. 'No friction' isn't necessarily a good thing for a chubster like me. What diameter is the HRC stuff?
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I don't personally buy or splice eye to eyes anymore. I like to be able to set and re-set the length of the cord by feeding through the fishermans knots. Gives you more options for short hitches etc. Short hitch is important when using Rope wrench IMO due to sit back when ascending.
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ha ha...very good.
