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Yeh I think that's what he means. I have been using that technique for a while now but i wanted to significantly weaken the link between me and the piece being lowered in case somehow it ripped me from my work position. I have also been using a sling to choke it to a local area in the tree in order to isolate myself from the system. But it has to be frequently relocated. Although i found this technique of having another line in the tree convoluted things. Still a good solution to the problem though!

Ahhhh thats essentially what I have come up with. It's a little bit different, uses the same concept though. I wanted to sample a couple of different combinations of accessory carabiners though as I am worried about it being dragged down with the piece due to friction. How have you found your carabiner runs? What sort of length do you get out of the leash?

Would you be able to elaborate on that for me? Does that mean I would have to roughly double the strength of the blocks anchor in order to still maintain a swl? As a floating anchor would require a basal tie off. Also can this aid in the retrieval of the line when the other side of the crown? Cheers

Cheers for feedback guys. I hear what your saying about the tried and tested. Im under no illusion that this will revolutionise anything. I am just trying to make life a little bit easier and the day that bit more efficient. I realise stein have got their pointy stick, but even that has got limits as to how far it can reach, and for really long swings still requires a groundy to whip it. It also doesn't solve the problem of the working end being accidentally sent to the block. I should be able to get some photos on here later this week. I look forward to being ripped to shreds hahaha

Cheers for all the replies guys, I know what you mean Ryan I don't like my system uneven either. I'm currently using a homemade stein cutaway with 2layers of shrink on it, which I have girth hitched onto a beaner around the hitchclimber. It's a real ball bag to get on though and that's why I was considering changing up. Worcswuss how do you find the pinto? Your setup looks pretty much perfect to me. Although can you still use that system to climb on ddrt by adding a beaner to it and attaching it to your becket?

Hi guys, iv been toying with the idea of creating something to allow you (the climber) to retrieve the rigging line when your a long way from the block/at the end of a limb. The usual solution would be to tie the rigging line on the climbers line if it can't be whipped to them. But I was wondering if anyone would be interested in a bit of kit that could allow you to retrieve it with out all the hassle. This would also enable you to retrieve it from the block, without moving, should a groundy accidentally send it to the top. I'll post pictures once iv got a prototype up and running. But for now, I was just wondering if anyone would be interested in using something like this at work? Cheers

I recently moved into srt and I'm currently using a rope wrench with a hitchclimber pulley to tend slack. What do you guys prefer hitchclimber/pinto/fixed cheek/swing cheek or other and why? Cheers

Hi there Quercus. I changed the ring on my tree motion about 3 months ago for a petzl swivel. I thought it would be mad handy for dealing with lines getting twisted whilst wrangling through the canopy. This is just my opinion derived from my way of climbing and others may feel different. The bad points first - What I have come to realise is, that if you spin your system in front of you, to untwist your lines, the tail still needs to be sent around your body (pretty big oversight on my part). I have also found that because the swivels movement is so slick my system ends up sitting in whatever orientation it wants, which can get annoying. I have also noticed that where the swivel sits on the rope bridge in the same position everyday, one part of it becomes worn pretty quick, probably just superficial but worth keeping an eye on I reckon. Good points - it is pretty sweet to be able to twist your system and untwist your lines without making your head spin. Makes awkward manoeuvres that little bit easier. The petzl swivel seems to be putting up with the work (still early days though). To sum up I'd say it probably isn't worth the £50. I only bought mine cos a mate was selling an unused one cheap. I'm gonna continue to use mine because i can, but I probably won't buy another. Hope that was helpful

For anyone who is still interested in the latest release date of the t540xp. I emailed husqvarna directly asking when it was going to be available and they replied this - "We can confirm that production is due to start in March, with a targeted release date around this time." Looking forward to getting my hands on one!

Cresto Arborist/Tree Climbing harness on eBay (end time 05-Sep-10 10:49:30 BST) could be an honest sale but thought it may be worth looking at. also if you check his selling history he's already sold a cresto some chains and other bits. hope this helps man