It's always about being safe, especially in our industry. We can never have too many options. In this video, Abdon shows us another way of coming down after chunking down wood.
Another awesome video! Got to meet your counterpart Cody at the Minnesota comp. and blew me away the knowledge shared and being a down to earth likable tree guy. Also helps I am a beard enthusiast. Keep up the good work and stay safe out there.
I am curious also on the hitch tending device just above your hitch cord. Could you identify and possibly do a video on that tool? Thank you for these great tips.
This is a really complicated and inefficient technique. A simpler way is to pass the spliced end of your climbing line through a ring, around the spar, & back through the ring. Connect a carabiner into the splice (to cinch the ring to the spar when weighted) and attach the loose tail of your climbing line to the same carabiner (allows for retrieval & doesn’t add unnecessary rope into the system). Quick, secure, & retrievable.
I agree. This is my preferred method for spar work. However, you can’t safely descend on this system without a rope wrench or figure-8. Not having either of those forced him to come up with a very convoluted work-around.
I don't understand if you have a spar that's being removed, why does the system need to be retrievable? I would just use a rigging ring as a tie in for moving rope system which allows the rope to be retrieved or a bull rope to be fed through the rigging ring to pull the spar over since climbing is done.
It goes with the principle of not using life support gear for rigging or rigging gear for life support. The forces we apply to blocks and pulleys are insane (cycles to failure) and rather than taking a chance, most would rather have a friction saver dedicated for spar work or just create a cinch anchor.
How do you like that Petzl Open ring? My Miller Butterfly harness has sewn loops with small shackles for attaching the rope bridge. I'm thinking of replacing the shackles with the Petzl ring so I have a lower attachment point other than the bridge.
The Petzl Open Ring works fantastic. However, we strongly recommend reaching out to the manufacturer about the equipment swap out you plan on doing in order to stay within their specifications.
Another awesome video! Got to meet your counterpart Cody at the Minnesota comp. and blew me away the knowledge shared and being a down to earth likable tree guy. Also helps I am a beard enthusiast. Keep up the good work and stay safe out there.
2:04 "Nice and easy, BOOM" Good technical video!
I am curious also on the hitch tending device just above your hitch cord.
Could you identify and possibly do a video on that tool?
Thank you for these great tips.
This is a really complicated and inefficient technique. A simpler way is to pass the spliced end of your climbing line through a ring, around the spar, & back through the ring. Connect a carabiner into the splice (to cinch the ring to the spar when weighted) and attach the loose tail of your climbing line to the same carabiner (allows for retrieval & doesn’t add unnecessary rope into the system). Quick, secure, & retrievable.
Can you demonstrate this
@@justinrutan1795 made a quick video demo ruclips.net/video/oVXfKnfpliU/видео.html
I agree. This is my preferred method for spar work. However, you can’t safely descend on this system without a rope wrench or figure-8. Not having either of those forced him to come up with a very convoluted work-around.
With this work as well with the rope Runner pro or just the hitch climber im new to this
Great tip, thank you!
I don't understand if you have a spar that's being removed, why does the system need to be retrievable? I would just use a rigging ring as a tie in for moving rope system which allows the rope to be retrieved or a bull rope to be fed through the rigging ring to pull the spar over since climbing is done.
It goes with the principle of not using life support gear for rigging or rigging gear for life support. The forces we apply to blocks and pulleys are insane (cycles to failure) and rather than taking a chance, most would rather have a friction saver dedicated for spar work or just create a cinch anchor.
How do you like that Petzl Open ring? My Miller Butterfly harness has sewn loops with small shackles for attaching the rope bridge. I'm thinking of replacing the shackles with the Petzl ring so I have a lower attachment point other than the bridge.
The Petzl Open Ring works fantastic. However, we strongly recommend reaching out to the manufacturer about the equipment swap out you plan on doing in order to stay within their specifications.
Too complicated dude… they are multiple faster ways 👏
Nice!
Thank you! Cheers!
@@BartlettArboristSupply You’re welcome! Keep making these quality videos!
What is the best way to do this using a zig zag in a drt system?
If you wanted to keep it in Moving Rope System, the best option would be an adjustable friction saver.
Ok that’s what I thought! Thank you
What type of safety googles are those ?
What is that spindle type thing above your friction hitch?
Yes, I am curious too as to the hitch tending thimble looking device just above your hitch cord.
Please identify.
Bees are stinging me ahhhhhh. This takes way too much time and equipment...
What size of ring is that?
40mm DMM Anchor Ring
Racoon on a spar… that you just blew the top out of……
This seems a little unnecessary. Not being rude. But definitely not "streamline."
you could achieve the same thing a lot easier!
This method is way faster and quicker IMO : ruclips.net/video/j2PxynkjBhU/видео.htmlsi=a97nQ6DsK9ceLglI
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