Bro, there is a reason the top two lacing points are hooks- just pull tight and pop those laces right over the hooks-
Surgeons knot for boots is the way! Never need the second backup myself
Also, If you wear the same thickness of socks you don't even need to retie the next day- I tie my...
100% set up a working interview/ trial. More for you to feel out the new crew than opposite- have pay negotiated beforehand- also you should be paid for the day
One could make an integrated soft shackle sling for use with a snatch ring- would be very compact and tidy.
I believe I discuss that splice in a thread on the treehouse forum, but it's been a min since I've actually made one-
Treestuff makes them called "soft claw", and you can figure it...
Lol, did i tell you my parrot rescue attempt story when you were up in Maine? Similar to Evos but the bird flew off at the first throw line shot into a greenbelt of 100'+ Doug fir.
Totally amazed you got him!
For quickie users in cold climates
https://www.sheltertree.com/1990-36439/srt/climbing-gear_ascent-descent_srs/slic-key-springfire.aspx
Just ordered a few to try, but I'm hopeful it'll solve the fiddly-ness with gloves on
Not HMS Victory, but here is me on the main top of the Virginia- the main mast is a white pine log, 48' stepped in the keel. 40' off the water and rocking around, very odd feeling. It's like being on a rotten spar that keeps lifting its roots- my tree climber brain was on super high alert!
The local chandlery has boxes of what they call mill end rope- tons of hi viz 16strand and often other arb lines. If you're looking for a specific size or type lmk and I'll snag some if I see it (guessing you probably don't have a nearby marine supply store)
To whoever buys the lanyard-Careful with the triple act snap, like visual lock confirmation- I've had one fail open as detailed in the climbing arborist video-
Perhaps this is a new design that fixed that issue,but something to be aware of