BenR
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The point you are missing is that you are attached to both sides of the line in a DdRT system. If the groundy pulls you simply become the load and the prussic is not loaded. Takes some getting your head around. I would suggest looking at taylor hamels videos on RADS discussion. It is a slightly different subject but the principles are applicable.. However, Ive never been pulled up a tree by my groundsman, so if using DdRT its a 2:1 in terms of the effort the climber puts in.
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I respectfully disagree. In order to ascend one metre, 2 metres of rope passes through the hitch when climbing DdRT. Hence 2:1.
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Kind of works like that but in reverse for me. I dont make anymore money or smash out much more work, but as a contractor I mostly climb and don't ground much. So at the end of the week I have less fatigue and no cramp in my arms anymore. Which means I can enjoy going rock climbing or doing something else fun. Same amount of work less fatigue is just as good a selection pressure for me. If I ran my own business perhaps I would thrash myself just as hard but get more work done SRT and make more money. But Im not going to get paid more if I finish the job early. Im just going to get expected to produce more work in a day and then be back to square one, being trashed at the end of the week
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Sure, that works..
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My only thought is: too skinny for me!!!
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I was thinking that?! No reason why you couldnt pull your tail up and use it SRT or DRT. However DRT would be more sensible as you could move it around easily rather than setting redirects and if you need to get the ground fast it is easily removed. Either way you still have that death loop though.. and Adam Im flattered but Im sure you are better I think what Steve might have been getting at was using the retrieval side of your line when using a retrievable pulldown top tie in. That would be pretty useful as the tail of your main line would still always reach the deck and you wouldnt get the death loop in the way
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If your wrench system is setup correctly, the wrench should not touch the top of the hitch even when fully disengaged. Furthermore, if something lands on your hitch doubled rope, what is the difference? If anything the hitch should lock harder single line with the wrench not engaged as it is taking all of your weight.
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Basically I think it comes down to people being scared of things they don't understand or that are a bit different to what they are used to.... Quick!! drown the SRT witches!!!
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Agreed.. As for your comment Wilks, yes you are right, there will be a difference in tension and therefore how easy the rope is to cut. However, realistically, if you are hitting your line with a saw without a secondary point of attachment you are going to be in big trouble regardless of whether its single or doubled rope. With regards to Ians post, Im of the same mindset. Im happy working off a base anchor without other climbers in the tree (dont trust anyone). I also make sure my base anchor is high enough up of of the way of groundies swinging saws around or on another tree well out of the way.
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NO It is still only one rope! This is the exact issue adam is talking about. Steve is spot on with his comment about what people are used to. Sure having one leg of line in front of you is unnerving for the first climb or two. However, it is no safer or more dangerous. Hit your line without a secondary anchor, single or doubled rope, you are still screwed.
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i guess there are different kinds of "strength" though willow must be pretty strong in some ways to hold big ass pieces on the hinge when you want them to pop off!!!!
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Would be really interested to see some tests and results on this subject. A truly scientific experiment would be cool.
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and the direction of load! Pulling sideways or along the strong axis of the wood?
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It should always stay in the CT because it has a cam lock unlike the pantin version 1 or 2
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ooooooooooo one with pink on it
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Dan the man curtis strikes again. Simple but effective. I'll take one of those please. No shakers
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True. The CT seems like good compromise to me. But I think I'll stick with my old pantins. Still my faves
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Ive got the HAAS and a handascender and footloop if I need them with spikes. I can never get the pantin to work under or over my spikes. Usually I just spike up and let the uni swallow the slack.
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There you have it, different folks different strokes. I might have to break it out and give it another go now Marc. I feel like I might have been too quick to judge it. Its been stuffed with the rope access harness since I got it and not used haha:blushing:
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Cmi and the CT have a cam lock so they always lock. Old pantin is optional cos of the hole but the new pantin cant be locked in, doesnt take as a fat rope and pops out more i found.. Not impressed
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Haas all the way!! Or one pantin with the straps out full length and one with the strap really short. Just double kick it like footlocking Some times i strap both on and just take turns which leg I use! I love the old pantin. The new one sucks. Getting a CT foot ascender next time
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For sure Marc, no worries above the pollard points and Johnny I will stick to my guns. You can use slings below the pollard points, climb base anchored srt through the regrowth then choke your line for the last cuts, choke an adjustable ropeguide or cambium saver below the pollard points, whatever.. There are options and it just requires a bit of thought to use them. So I'm sticking to what I said.
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Whether the wounds from spikes are as bad or worse that the pruning cuts, if you cant do it without them you're not a professional. So many options.. use them maybe?
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Sounds good drew. Im trying to get one off kevin when he does this thing in march. Shame cos its only a week after I leave the states If its that small he can post it to me
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Cheers guys, sorry its such a crap video..
