Rope Wrench, without incident.

treebing said:
I might just print this post out and frame it on my wall. You have made my day Reg. Thank you for your words and pictures.
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No problem mate, its completely true. Just glad I stopped resisting at the time and paid attention to the likes Tom D, Rich H and Dave McNeal.

There after Id say the bigshot, pantin, hobbs LD each made things a dam site easier too at the times I came about them. Saddles and spurs....hmmm, never really changed the way I would approach a job. Honorable mentions, silky handsaws....my arbor trolley, which does play a big part for a small owner/operator company like mine....but that doesn't really count. What else, the Stihl 150t. These are pretty good times for the workers.
 
Your feelings about the wrench got me thinking about the rigrench. It is the single best rigging tool I have gotten in a long time. For the type and size of 7/10 of my rigging it is an absolute game changer.

I think the wrench across the board was/is one of the greatest advancements in our industry thus far. Along with the HAAS. SRT made climbing fun, and the wrench was my gateway to that for sure.
 
I am but a minnow riding in the wave of knowledge and experience that is the 'buzz'.

Can I be nostalgic for a past I've never had? - Only been an arborist for 3 years. Straight to Bulldog Bone from Blakes (never even tried a wrench); all that development, experimentation and collaboration on srt that I've missed out - while I've been wasting my time doing something else that seemed exciting at the time...

I'm only an arborist because there's nothing else I want to do.
Srt used to seem like some sort of black magic - now we're all getting to see what's behind the curtain.
 
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Magnum783 said:
I am not a secret admirer. Not secret I look up to Reg big time. In my book he is up there with Mr Berenek.
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Ha, thanks. But another 10-15 years maybe. It's a shame he stopped posting. But you got other guys here of that generation and caliber....but from different regions. Guys like Dmc, treevet, Tom, Norm H. This list goes on, but I won't. They all have their individual perspective on things, and it's good reading if you take the time.
 
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Reg said:
In 26 years the RW is probably the most influential single accessory I ever bought....climbing or rigging. Sure, there are other excellent SRT devices out there too, but this particular one has saved me so much pain and continues to do so. Im 43.

DdRT has its place still....but for the people who influence the standards in our industry, come walk in my shoes for a week. Bring your friction free savers and what not....for what use they'll be. See how you feel about it thereafter.

A few more for good measure.

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Hey, Reg! If you had posters made available of that photograph of you at the top of the tree next to the lake, I would buy one! It is a classic shot. Maybe Treestuff could figure out a way to make it profitable to sell it at $5.00 apiece. If they did, I don't think I'd be the only buyer.

Thanks for posting all of those great shots. If you'd care to chime in on how you manage to get your hitch to behave to your satisfaction so consistantly when on the Rope Wrench, I'd appreciate it. Any and all tips welcome.

(Edit: I'm going to try to insert a link here to Reg's answer about his setup, which he posted in another thread. You may have to scroll down the page a little, to get to Reg's reply. Here's the link: http://www.treebuzz.com/forum/threa...the-rope-wrench-on-descent.32350/#post-465687 )

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(Edit: 2nd attempt to post the link which hopefully takes you to the exact post mentioned above.)

http://www.treebuzz.com/forum/threa...the-rope-wrench-on-descent.32350/#post-465687
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Also, I appreciate your original post in this thread, Reg, which is a unique perspective that I have never heard expressed before.

Thanks again.

Tim
 
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Reg said:
Been through a handful of intense years with it now. Pruned and removed lots of big trees in that time....and unlike any other climbing system I've used, I dont recall a single close call or mishap. I believe its simplicity has much to do with that. Never once have I been out on a limb, looked back to see it misaligned. Such reassurance leaves be free to work without inhibition, completely. With so much enthusiasm for frictionless mechanical climbing aids right now, its worth remembering that your safety is still paramount. I can only speak for myself, but the wrench has proved the safest climbing system Ive ever used, be that single or doubled line.

Some wrench climbing below. I got a ton more but Im maxed out at 10 pics per post.

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Surely you just mean that single rope climbing has made your life easier? Or do you have history with other devices? There is way too much focus on the belay device, having reassurance through personal taste or certification wont bring safety, it is how you choose to implement the vast array of anchoring ideas available to stationary rope.
 
macswan said:
Your feelings about the wrench got me thinking about the rigrench. It is the single best rigging tool I have gotten in a long time. For the type and size of 7/10 of my rigging it is an absolute game changer.

I think the wrench across the board was/is one of the greatest advancements in our industry thus far. Along with the HAAS. SRT made climbing fun, and the wrench was my gateway to that for sure.
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I think you should bring it to FIDS and show me how badly I need a couple...
 
SoftBankHawks said:
Surely you just mean that single rope climbing has made your life easier?
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Surely Paul, if Id meant that, Id have put that, but I didnt. I have tried many other devices and systems over the years, yes. But the RW is the only one Ive used without incident....like the thread title suggests.

To elaborate further: 1 carabiner does the whole thing....one gate. A spliced eye hitch that self configures on any climbing line. Its pretty much a closed system that needs no tweaking, particulars or super vigilance thereafter. You put it on and get to work. I can drag branches across it, bang it with my elbows, or whatever. I am free to work with the reassurance that Im not going to move without putting a positive grip around the hitch cord. And even then, there's a little delay while the wrench re-aligns itself in an upward position and creates a drag on the rope.....the transition from being stationary to moving is smooth. I like that. Unlike some other set-ups, where the transition is instant....and often you'll need your spare hand on the tail end of you line as backup. I dont like that so much. The RW is ones handed all the way, without any thought, practice or special tricks.

Other climbers undoubtedly have their own values and preferences, which is is fair enough. But I'm only speaking for myself, not them. I hope that's a good enough answer for you. Thanks
 
TimBr said:
Hey, Reg! If you had posters made available of that photograph of you at the top of the tree next to the lake, I would buy one! It is a classic shot. Maybe Treestuff could figure out a way to make it profitable to sell it at $5.00 apiece. If they did, I don't think I'd be the only buyer.

Thanks for posting all of those great shots. If you'd care to chime in on how you manage to get your hitch to behave to your satisfaction so consistantly when on the Rope Wrench, I'd appreciate it. Any and all tips welcome.

Also, I appreciate your original post, which is a unique perspective that I have never heard expressed before.

Thanks again.

Tim
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We actually had the TV news crew show up for that tree. Itd been lightening struck years earlier, and the strip where itd earthed from top to bottom had become badly decayed and termite infested. The home owner was afraid of the tree and wanted it down....but it was also a perch for a couple of bald eagles who had a nest nearby. So, the neighbours caused a lot of fuss about the whole thing. Anyway, the guy who took the picture in the adjacent tree hacked up the top of it in the hope of creating a new perch for the birds. And guess what, it worked. My friends went back to do some more work on that property just 2 weeks ago and the eagles were there, apparently took to their new perch within a week of us creating it.

Scott, the other climber took 2 photos that day. Notice the hawk in the bottom right corner.

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Reg said:
...Anyway, the guy who took the picture in the adjacent tree hacked up the top of it in the hope of creating a new perch for the birds. And guess what, it worked. My friends went back to do some more work on that property just 2 weeks ago and the eagles were there, apparently took to their new perch within a week of us creating it.
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So good the way that worked out, common sense prevailed and the eagles agreed.
-AJ
 
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