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  1. DSMc

    New RopeRunner?!?

    If you look closely at the video with the guy struggling to get his rope to tend slack with the Vertec, you will see it is not the condition of the rope that is the problem. It is 100% the carabiner hitting the friction body. When that happens the bollard cannot move away from the friction body...
  2. DSMc

    New RopeRunner?!?

    Here's a few more thoughts on the Vertec. As it is now with just a few climbing jobs done, it definitely favors ropes on the thinner side. That will no doubt change as more climbing creates additional internal clearance, but as a reference, the Roperunner Pro has approximately 20mm of space...
  3. DSMc

    New RopeRunner?!?

    OK, I have had enough climbs on the Vertec to form an opinion how it handles different ropes and situations. It's actually fantastic and I love it but it does have a problem that I feel is significant. First the good stuff. Much better in the hand without the slick pins and way faster on and...
  4. DSMc

    The joke I got fired over

    That is the entire joke? And that got you fired?
  5. DSMc

    The joke I got fired over

    Not for me.
  6. DSMc

    New Ascender from Reg Coates

    Did you try twisting the hitch cord? You should be able to make some fairly significant changes in length when adding twists prior to tying the hitch.
  7. DSMc

    New Ascender from Reg Coates

    Extremely well said and is worth repeating and understanding.
  8. DSMc

    New Ascender from Reg Coates

    Hi, Reg! Great to read you sharing your knowledge on the Buzz again. My question on your hook is: have you run into any issues with the hook getting stuck on limbs that are border line too large?
  9. DSMc

    Asking advice; seeking mentorship in the EU

    The proper pruning of a tree involves a hell of a lot more than the physical ability to reach all the parts, whether through climbing or lifts. To progress into a valuable company asset you will need to educate yourself on all the other aspects of tree work, like tree biology, identification...
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    New RopeRunner?!?

    OK, I forgot to comment on a few other interesting changes. The spring on the bird is considerably different. It is fully connected throughout its entire range of motion, meaning it doesn't free float after going over center. Maybe not a big thing in and of itself, but it does hold it still when...
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    New RopeRunner?!?

    .... and back to the RR Vertec, picked up mine yesterday. First impressions are positive. If you liked the way the RRP worked for getting on and off the rope, you should love the new Vertec. Huge improvement, and I had no trouble at all operating the slick pins on the Pro. The buttons on the...
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    Looking for the smallest saddle (aproved by EU standards)

    It is an unfortunate truth that a climbing harnesses fit and functionality can not be judged by measurements alone. This is something that all climbers eventually come to realize. The only reliable method, is to try on several different models and put them on a rope. Carefully try and analyze if...
  13. DSMc

    Skinny rope on base anchor leg?

    It's an anomaly. A mere possibility that is negated by proper equipment selection. Use tools and techniques that have been proven to work in diverse conditions. You have set yourself on the journey of learning a new skill that has strong mental and physical requirements that can not be...
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    Skinny rope on base anchor leg?

    @Webfoot , you would be well advised to stick with traditional tree climbing lines and equipment until you gain more experience. Their use and safety have been well tested for what you plan on doing. And no, it is not hard to set a canopy anchor high within the tree. It just takes practice...
  15. DSMc

    Skinny rope on base anchor leg?

    I have no personal experience with climbing lines that thin. How bad is your back? You are not going to save a significant amount of weight per 100' of high strength static rope.
  16. DSMc

    Skinny rope on base anchor leg?

    A good part of our safety is based on capacity of our equipment to withstand the abrasive nature of a tree climbing environment. The base leg is often out of sight and basically unattended. It needs to be as strong as the rest of your system.
  17. DSMc

    Skinny rope on base anchor leg?

    A better solution would be a canopy anchor with a light weight retrieval line. You could use as light a line as you want without comprising safety, and save even more weight. You need to use a base anchored climbing line for a while to recognize how vulnerable it can be to damage.
  18. DSMc

    Do you ever free climb in the canopy, disconnected from primary life support?

    So sorry, Mick. I see my mistake after rereading my post. I should have emphasized that the second paragraph was directed at the OP, not you. I rarely talk about my early years of commercial tree work because they were so out of touch with today's refined techniques and regulations. Hard to...
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    Do you ever free climb in the canopy, disconnected from primary life support?

    LOL! Yeah me too, less often that is. I love free climbing almost as much as rope climbing. As @levi r stated, the alternating lanyard technique is a well established way of advancing your position in a tree. If I remember your climbing system accurately, it is somewhat cumbersome. With your...
  20. DSMc

    Fascism, American-Style

    I was agreeing with your above quoted statement. Much of what I read in this thread is a "type of psychosis ". Nothing more nothing less.

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