kevin bingham
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Definitly not dissin the RIG. it is a great tool. Jared abrojena swears by it. I found having to use both hands to descend a little tiresome but I guess with practice it can be operated one hand? I would take the RIG over double line work positioning. but would use a Rope Wrench or a Unicender over a RIG or I'd or Like device. SRT needs to be allowed into the climbing comps and the RIG is a good option for this. It is not currently allowed because of the plastic quick opening feature. Bleh. Please contact the powers that be at both Petzl and ISA to promote SRT work positioning in the arb comps.
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thats real slick, what does the weight look like?
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Can you work position using only one hand with the RIG?
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That sounds like a half RADS system. Is that how you ascend into the trees? Havent tried that but it sounds painful.
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how do you do that? besides with a RADS system? curious to see that.
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Oh, I see, The Petzl Rig can be used for arb work, I have played around with it a bit. Downsides, It takes two hands to use, it is a little choppy, and it has to be tranferred to another system for ascent, or used in a RADS configuration which is slow. Not dissing your system but I definitly find it cumbersome in the trees
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Al, I dont see anything on your harness in that picture that allows you to do what a rope wrench does. What you are doing doesnt require that kind of versatility. What else you got?
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Arborholic, how much do weigh? What type of rope and hitch cord were you using? Did you play with the adjustment at all. Im trying to figure out how this thing works and why for some people their hitch binds and others it does not.
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Spiderjackery III (plus two new SJ mods from ART)
kevin bingham replied to joe into trees's topic in Climbers talk
Definitely apples and oranges and not mutually exclusive from what I understand -
Spiderjackery III (plus two new SJ mods from ART)
kevin bingham replied to joe into trees's topic in Climbers talk
A hitch a year! Wow, I use a hitch every 6 weeks or so but they splice up easy and are pretty cheap, maybe less now with the rope wrench. That video was very nicely done Joe, I would like to give it a go one of these days. I think the real issue of the cost is that if I don't end up liking it... One of those things that would be nice to really try out for a spell. If one were to buy it they darn well better like it at that price. You make it real tempting I must say. -
[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ViTBMhqB8FQ&list=UUOfuk0x6LbDsx-ciRjOP-pQ&feature=plcp]River birch finished 720.wmv - YouTube[/ame] this is a nice little SRT trick for removals. watching all 14 minutes def not necesary
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[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NFUXXHNzMJ0&list=UUCm5fwHS9hQ0ghiKz6-_ISA&feature=plcp]SINGING TREE ROPE WRENCH - Safety Concepts - YouTube[/ame] A little video that goes over some potential hazards of rope wrenching. Mainly Tie a Solid Hitch!!! Dont allow tether lenght to pull down wrench, and keep slack out of the system.
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Ahh I see, I didnt even think about the counter balance technique which I saw treemagineers folks show at arbcamp. Seemed like a good system but it wouldn't be allowed at the comps eh? I think you create a 5:1 MA when you take the tail of the injured climbers ddrt system and redirect it through a pulley or a biner above his prussic. this would give you a lot of lift. Kind of like a doubled line RADS.
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Im not sure why it would make any difference what climbing setup you are on. If they are on double line I would set a prussic up on their line and set a piggybacked pulley system to pick them up and then lower them down. The good thing about being on SRT for the rescue is that my Line could act as an anchor point or be redirected to their line. or anywhere for that matter. Lots of options in SRT and it has done me well in the comps which is the only time I have had to rescue something other than cats. How do you see SRT or dDRT being different for the rescuer and the rescuee?
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Gordon sent me a Rope Nut and it works well. about the same really. It is a little lower profile and I think there are some good design ideas in there. The one he sent me weighs about the same as mine. But I do see a future in a lower profile wrench.
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Drew, ive been waiting for a blowout, my bikes are all in good condition at the moment, ill start riding through construction sites more. Awesome idea.
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I think a lot depends on the harness and bridge you use. As well as the hitch you tie. I have to throw the lanyard over my shoulder with the unicender as well because it is key to eliminating slack as i climb. A hitch with RW is not as efficient as a croll or unicender on ascent but it is mainly designed to make work positioning SRT more accesible. The f8 revolver system is great but it must be removed entirely before ascending directly up the line
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Nothings ever perfect. Always looking for something better! Cheers!
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just realized they are also now available at sherrill
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treestuff.com is $14 shipped to anywhere in the world. just specify that when you order.
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Wow impressed, good job not stepping on or breakin lights.
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advancing line is the same as anything else. I use the wrench setup like a throw weight and throw a large bight over the next crotch to advance. I dont pull my tail throught the croth until I get to my ultimate destination. The wrench and hiotch never have to come off the line.
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90m tall rainforest canopy . . .what gear would you use?
kevin bingham replied to sjarthur's topic in Climbers talk
I'm going to recomend the singing tree rope wrench. Maybe use it in conjunction with the uni. The uni would be better for long ascents and the wrench would give you control on the descent and preserve the life of the uni. No changeover, and also none of the other gear you would need. -
cat had been in the tree 5 days. about 25-30 feet up. [ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CFq8HVjkJyI]YouTube - Cat rescue with singing tree rope wrench[/ame]
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I've never heard of "insulated lines" thats a myth as far as I've been told. Maybe England different?
