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  1. iclimbtreesbro

    Excellent climber thread

    I am still guilty of it once in a while too... no judgment here. Sometimes that extra NOS or Monster can make a noticeable difference in my cognitive skills. I am a caffeine FIEND and like to move quickly no matter what I am doing. An extra stop or two can mean the difference between a job...
  2. iclimbtreesbro

    Excellent climber thread

    +1 on preparing meals and coffee in advance. Not only did I waste so much money on convenience food and drinks from gas stations (averaging $10-15 per day), it looks bad if you have to stop on the way to a jobsite while the sales rep or boss is following you or planning to meet you at a certain...
  3. iclimbtreesbro

    Modded Double Rope Bridge!

    Excessive safety... and annoying people who think it's excessive haha. But really, a single handsaw swipe could seriously impair a rope bridge, and I constantly exchange my handaw back and forth. It's a very affordable step I took to eliminate a weak point in my climbing system. I do everything...
  4. iclimbtreesbro

    Modded Double Rope Bridge!

    Thanks for the constructive criticism everyone! I fully understand that at some point a system can become too redundant and bulky, and I guess the main benefit of the second ring is increased friction... which I prefer during ascents. I am less concerned about bridge strength since I am only...
  5. iclimbtreesbro

    Modded Double Rope Bridge!

    Thanks for the insider info! I have lots of experience with the basic CMI foot ascender and just recently switched to the CT foot ascender... it is the shit! The rope wrench appeals to me because the system seems to have fewer moving parts, making regular inspections and maintenance more simple...
  6. iclimbtreesbro

    Modded Double Rope Bridge!

    LOLZ I just always seem to encounter branches that need cutting on the opposite side of wherever my saw scabbard is mounted. Maybe I should work on my behind-the-back passes?
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    Modded Double Rope Bridge!

    That is a pretty amazing prototype! I can definitely see how that'd be effective. Additional anchor points would be an improvement but there's no point in risking structural weaknesses at that stage. I am liking my Hitch Hiker setup thus far! Only climbed a few trees with it over the holiday...
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    Modded Double Rope Bridge!

    I thought about using smaller rings, but ended up ordering the larger ones because in my mind they wouldn't mash the two rope bridges together quite as much in the center... I could be wrong about that, however. The ropes are pressed against a flatter surface instead. I will also add that I...
  9. iclimbtreesbro

    Throwline Reels

    Fellow gear junkie here... that is a really smart idea! Props for the innovation. I am stuck with my Sherrill folding throw cube for now. Sent from my SM-G920V using Tapatalk
  10. iclimbtreesbro

    The Daisy Chain Hitch

    That is pretty slick! Reminds me of a cow hitch, at least the first half. Sent from my SM-G920V using Tapatalk
  11. iclimbtreesbro

    Modded Double Rope Bridge!

    I am a new member here, though I have been a climber for a few years for a major corporate tree company and just graduated from Virginia Tech's forestry program! I just began a new job with a startup tree service to pursue a much better opportunity, and they loaned me a grand to buy any tree...
  12. iclimbtreesbro

    Can you help me choose my first rope?

    Not to derail the thread but how has the Lava rope worn for you, and how often have you used a friction saver while climbing? I am hoping that natural crotching this rope will not destroy it in a matter of weeks. Back to the main topic: OP, let us know what rope you decide to order because that...
  13. iclimbtreesbro

    Can you help me choose my first rope?

    Haha nope, though I have been a lurker since ~2013 when I began my internship with a major tree company in Richmond. I lurk on all the arborist forums and just recently created the same username for all of them. I just began climbing on a brand new Teufelberger 150' Lava rope (11.5mm...
  14. iclimbtreesbro

    Can you help me choose my first rope?

    I can vouch for the Poison Ivy variants (7/16", 16 strand), especially the Calamine version which I found to be very abrasion-resistant. I typically reserve friction savers for removals, and this rope lasted a long time for being run over rough bark every day. Another tried and true durable...

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