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TimBr
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Hey, @dttm, AKA "Dan The Tree Man"! Nice video! It was fun to watch, and I watched the whole thing. You are obviously a serious tree guy.
I do have a couple of questions. At about 2:05 into the video, you dropped a tree that came pretty close to a shed, and I was wondering what method you use to determine that such a tree will make it in the space you have available. The other question I have is whether or not you ever climb using SRT techniques? To me it seems like the Hitch Hiker might be a good match for your climbing style, as you can cinch the rope around a stem, leaving a tail hanging down, as your second means of attachment during cutting operations. Then you drop down and pull on the tail to loosen it up and get it to drop, and re-set it. The Zig-Zag in DdRT was not on much of a branch to catch your weight, whereas a cinched SRT device to me would seem more secure.
You have a boatload more experience than I do, though, and you might feel entirely comfortable with the way your Zig Zag seems to function. I'm just looking to learn about your thought process in this.
Again, really cool and fun video to watch. Nice work, and I look forward to seeing more from you if you choose to keep at it. Welcome to the TreeBuzz forum, just in case I haven't already said that, too!
Tim
Edit: Oops! I just noticed that you've been discussing the fact that you've got a new Rope Runner coming online soon, if not already. So you'll get a chance to do what I'm talking about with that device. @Steve Connally would be a great guy to consult with about the use of the Rope Runner, I think. He's a huge fan of the device, and can probably answer any questions you might have while acquainting yourself with the Runner.
I do have a couple of questions. At about 2:05 into the video, you dropped a tree that came pretty close to a shed, and I was wondering what method you use to determine that such a tree will make it in the space you have available. The other question I have is whether or not you ever climb using SRT techniques? To me it seems like the Hitch Hiker might be a good match for your climbing style, as you can cinch the rope around a stem, leaving a tail hanging down, as your second means of attachment during cutting operations. Then you drop down and pull on the tail to loosen it up and get it to drop, and re-set it. The Zig-Zag in DdRT was not on much of a branch to catch your weight, whereas a cinched SRT device to me would seem more secure.
You have a boatload more experience than I do, though, and you might feel entirely comfortable with the way your Zig Zag seems to function. I'm just looking to learn about your thought process in this.
Again, really cool and fun video to watch. Nice work, and I look forward to seeing more from you if you choose to keep at it. Welcome to the TreeBuzz forum, just in case I haven't already said that, too!
Tim
Edit: Oops! I just noticed that you've been discussing the fact that you've got a new Rope Runner coming online soon, if not already. So you'll get a chance to do what I'm talking about with that device. @Steve Connally would be a great guy to consult with about the use of the Rope Runner, I think. He's a huge fan of the device, and can probably answer any questions you might have while acquainting yourself with the Runner.
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well, wow! Thanks! I just got home, so I will have to look again to see about the shed. as far as climbing with the zz. I really just position. In most cases I always have my safety on (lanyard) while cutting. the rope lets you know if you are good or not really. I have been SRT for as long as I saw the f8 revolver. I use a mix between the two styles. I started with a Buckingham 4D saddle, safety blue rope, a snap, and a blakes hitch. today the rope runner was awesome by the way! I will have a vid up soon.
thanks for all the kind words sir!
thanks for all the kind words sir!
TimBr
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@dttm; Dan, you are most welcome! I look forward to reading anything further you wish to post, and appreciate your willingness to put yourself out there. You are fun to watch. I really look forward to seeing whatever video you come up with using the Rope Runner. Take care.
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@dttm; Really nice video! You had some interesting camera angles incorporated in the video. I especially liked the one of the logs falling into the drop zone. Way to be thinking ahead with regard to the finished video product.
Was that new rope the Yale Scandere? If so, were you using it with the Rope Runner? I don't remember seeing your climbing system in the video, maybe due to the camera angle. Forgive me if I'm wrong about that. If you did get a chance to use the Scandere rope with the Rope Runner, how did you like the experience? Thanks for any impressions you choose to share, and for posting the video. Nice work.
Tim
Was that new rope the Yale Scandere? If so, were you using it with the Rope Runner? I don't remember seeing your climbing system in the video, maybe due to the camera angle. Forgive me if I'm wrong about that. If you did get a chance to use the Scandere rope with the Rope Runner, how did you like the experience? Thanks for any impressions you choose to share, and for posting the video. Nice work.
Tim
yes that is the line I got. All of my climbs since I got the Rope Runner have been on it. I just got the Scandere today, and I have not had the chance to climb on it yet.....awe yeah!....yet!
Thank you for conversing with me.
TimBr
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@dttm; Nice video! Keep up the great work! I really liked the sound track! Please share more of your impressions about the Yale Scandere rope. Thanks for going to all of the effort, and sharing the results of your film work. I think your editing skills are progressing rapidly, too.
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TimBr
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@dttm; I'm loving your videos and your enthusiastic spirit. Keep up the great work. Happy Father's Day! Your kids are lucky to have you.
Tim
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Nice videos, especially the plane rescue. Thought that thing was scrap but it's great that he can reuse it.
How resistant is the Scandere line to picking from your toothed ascenders?
Also how's the line stretch compared to the Ivy (I think) you were using?
Does it resist flattening from you mechanical device?
Thanx
Nice videos, especially the plane rescue. Thought that thing was scrap but it's great that he can reuse it.
How resistant is the Scandere line to picking from your toothed ascenders?
Also how's the line stretch compared to the Ivy (I think) you were using?
Does it resist flattening from you mechanical device?
Thanx
