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  1. Zebco Kid

    Climbing a tall tree with shorter rope(s)…

    We'll be in Mendocino County, California. Somewhere near Leggett.
  2. Zebco Kid

    Climbing a tall tree with shorter rope(s)…

    I did. This was the property owner's COVID project. He worked on it every day for a year. What's really cool is he used some sort of system that would allow for the tree to grow and expand, and not compromise the integrity of the staircase. He said it is in some sort of running for Guinness Book...
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    Climbing a tall tree with shorter rope(s)…

    Thanks Tom. I am now "fluid" in using my system. That being said, there's so much more to learn. Just yesterday I was playing with redirects on a bite (Mumford). Totally new to me, but a cool technique. I've climbed Redwoods in the past. One time, ropes were already installed by others (which...
  4. Zebco Kid

    Climbing a tall tree with shorter rope(s)…

    Good morning, All. In a couple weeks I’m heading off to the real Northern California to climb an old growth Redwood. I am expecting the tree to be about 300 feet. I have ropes, but none of them are going to be long enough. So…my question is…is it possible/proper to connect ropes together and...
  5. Zebco Kid

    The necessity/importance of your primary rope contacting the ground?

    You guys (and women) are the best. I’m so grateful for your hospitality and generosity. Thank you.
  6. Zebco Kid

    The necessity/importance of your primary rope contacting the ground?

    DSMc, You wrote, "There are so many better options for secondary attachments than using the tail of your climbing line. Taking the time before entering the tree to plan your moves is well worth doing." Do you mind listing a few...for the fun of it? Thank you. David
  7. Zebco Kid

    The necessity/importance of your primary rope contacting the ground?

    Thank you. Enough said. Just checking.
  8. Zebco Kid

    The necessity/importance of your primary rope contacting the ground?

    Hello All, On a prior inquiry, I asked about switching from SRS to MRS. Some of the responses talked about connecting the tail of your rope to the lead end, creating a continuous loop. This practice would allow one to have "another" rope available for MRS. My question is whether it's bad form...
  9. Zebco Kid

    Switching between SRS & MRS....

    Misfit. Thank you....I'm super visual, and you painted the picture perfectly! You should be a Technical Writer.
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    Switching between SRS & MRS....

    Moss, I've been involved in countless hobbies. I consider myself one of the world's most experienced rookies. Tried many things, not great at any. It's always been curious to me how many hobbies pull you in with equipment: fly fishing, climbing, hunting, cycling, motorcycling, etc. Then...the...
  11. Zebco Kid

    Switching between SRS & MRS....

    Misfit, I believe you are correct. I apologize for returning to my confusion without checking past conversations. I'm somewhere between lazy, long COVID, and senility. I'll do better. Thank you.
  12. Zebco Kid

    Switching between SRS & MRS....

    27RMTON, Thank you for the generous reply. I know the motivations are different for the recreational climbers. My main goal in my climbing, other than the joy of being in beautiful places with awesome people is to be versatile - to be fluent with techniques, approaches, gear, and the tree. It...
  13. Zebco Kid

    Switching between SRS & MRS....

    Hello All, It's been some time since I've posted. The drought here in the west really stressed the trees, then the rains came, and stressed them all the more. The conditions (as a recreational climber) made me nervous, so I paused for a bit. Now I'm back into it, and the curiosity is flaring...
  14. Zebco Kid

    Ongoing self doubt/fear

    Reach, The guy who taught me how to climb (I'm recreational) who is a professional arborist echoed your caffeine sentiment. He said even though he's been climbing for years, he avoids caffeine when climbing. Simply makes him nervous/jittery. ZK
  15. Zebco Kid

    Cool encounters in the canopy...

    And.,,kinda related...but kinda not. In either case...enjoy! https://www.patagonia.com/stories/game-hawker/video-116365.html
  16. Zebco Kid

    Cool encounters in the canopy...

    Well, if you like to see the "unusual," I was at 8,500 feet and came across this long-billed curlew. I thought it was some sort of hawk until I raised my binoculars. Then...as I walked through the sage brush, I jumped another...which I believe to be a pair, as they flew together to another part...
  17. Zebco Kid

    Cool encounters in the canopy...

    Moss...not that you need confirmation...but my birding connections back up your identification: Red Shouldered Hawk. Thanks for the extra information. It's all so interesting!
  18. Zebco Kid

    Cool encounters in the canopy...

    Hello All, Today I went for an early morning climb in my favorite oak. As I was ascending, one of a pair of hawks (I think it is a Red Shouldered Hawk) landed on a limb above me. Interestingly, it didn't flare as I continued to ascend. I'd say I got within 20 feet. Unfortunately, I just had my...
  19. Zebco Kid

    Tangled up in my SRS & MRS approach...

    Thank you everyone for your thoughts. I'm looking forward to combing through the ideas, and incorporating them into my daydreaming, practice, and recreation climbing. As always, I'm much obliged.
  20. Zebco Kid

    New Highs...Familiar Lows

    Yes. But I found it. I look forward to deploying that technique on my next outing. Thank you!

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