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  1. Jake_W

    Murayama sengen shrine (Mt Fuji)

    What are the advantages? Ascent with two foot ascenders? What lines are used ? Thanks!
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    Murayama sengen shrine (Mt Fuji)

    Did I see two ropes run through a single Hitch Hiker? On a single Hitch?
  3. Jake_W

    Snap cutting large wood?

    I often use what I call a " notched break-cut". I start by cutting a narrow notch in the intended direction of fall. Move up a couple inches and make my back cut, bypassing the narrow notch. This allows for more directional control on larger pieces. I've experienced problems with the traditional...
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    What's the weirdest stuff you've found in trees?

    Sure was, street tree near a high rise college dormitory. Most likely thrown from the balcony . Must have been a good party
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    What's the weirdest stuff you've found in trees?

    A sword. Oh, and a blow up doll in the top of a fifty foot ash tree.
  6. Jake_W

    Neck Tether

    The tether I was using was made from a hollowed out piece of arbormaster, the type of bungee used, I'm not sure. It did seem thicker than many versions I've seen posted here. I weigh 185 and was surprised at the amount of pressure placed on the sides of my neck . A quick on rope test should tell...
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    Neck Tether

    An attentive groundie, with an appropriate base anchor certainly could.
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    Neck Tether

    Hey SoftBank, I certainly understand the appeal of the neck tether. It's simple and effective, the criteria I tend to use when choosing a piece of equipment are safety, simplicity/ease of use, and effectiveness. For me, a simple chest harness checks all these boxes. I agree that the chance of a...
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    Neck Tether

    I recently encountered what I feel is a real safety concern with neck tethers. During aerial rescue practice I set up a scenario that involved rescuing a climber who was incapacitated during ascent. I made my way up a free hanging rope using a roperunner , haas, foot ascender, and a borrowed...
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    Teufelberger 20mm Sirius rigging line 50m (164ft) w/ eye splice

    sold
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    Teufelberger 20mm Sirius rigging line 50m (164ft) w/ eye splice

    Hey JTree, I currently have someone interested, but I will keep you mind if that doesn't work out.
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    Teufelberger 20mm Sirius rigging line 50m (164ft) w/ eye splice

    Hello Buzzers, was lucky enough to come back from Jambo with this beast of a rigging line http://www.treestuff.com/store/catalog.asp?category_id=3&item=5874#. It's way more rope than I need for anything I do, looking to trade for some cool stuff. Let me know what you have. Will let it go for...
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