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    Dang! Accident, no injuries

    40 Years?
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    Who's a self taught climber?

    I'm self taught, started at age 61. I also climb alone, in some really good trees in my own yard. Despite starting late and on my own, I think I have arrived at a dialed-in system that's probably about as good as you need. I've been meaning to take pics of all the details, but here is an...
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    What is your preferred rope for SRT

    Vortex or xtc, 10mm Armor Prus, Rope Wrench
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    mites on a hemlock??

    Treat in spring with dormant oil
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    What's your preffered rope?

    That would be Blue Moon? http://www.yalecordage.com/arborist-rope/climber-s-line/xtc-24-strand.html
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    What's your preffered rope?

    I have Kernmaster, Vortex and Tachyon. Of the lot, Vortex wins. Yeah it's heavier, I suppose, but not an issue for me. So flexible, easy to grab (it's fat), and so strong that it doesn't notice a 200 lb climber - no apparent bounce or stretch. Most of the time, there's more bounce in your TIP...
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    Rain?

    I know that cavers climb in wet conditions, probably same can be said for rain forest climbers. But what about it? My rope wrench came with a warning not to use wet. Here are the questions: 1) How does water affect climbing rope strength? Working life? 2) How does water affect hitch cordage...
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    Getting Back Through Redirect

    THAT is a really great instructional video. I sort of got the point from other folks here, but you have really made it tangible. Thanks
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    Rope Access Story in WSJ

    http://online.wsj.com/news/article_email/on-the-ropes-seeing-new-york-city-up-close-1405992220-lMyQjAxMTA0MDIwMTEyNDEyWj
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    Bugs are coming East

    Which organism? What species do they feed on?
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    Guess the Knot

    Can we see the back side?
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    HaaS Bungee Repair?

    Perfect. Thank you.
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    HaaS Bungee Repair?

    So. I snapped the bungee cord in my Haas. Question is, can it be repaired? Can I do it myself? Do I send it to Michael F.? Do I send it to Treestuff (where I purchased)?
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    Guess the Knot

    Yup
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    Guess the Knot

    Hint: You know this one!
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