More simple yet- I just use a 3 wrap prusik tied to my bridge (about 36 or 40 inches- not too long) and a pantin foot ascender.
I just use it to get into the canopy- usually no more than 40 or 50 feet. It just makes up for the fact that I can't do a DRT static footlock worth a darn. Once up I...
I might have to hit the gym- I'm not sure I'd be able to weild an 88 in a tree.
Being a lightwieght has it's obvious advantages in this line of work but even the 460 will start to make my arms shake.
There's a place near me called Mapleton. In Mapleton you can find the "Mapleton Cheese and Taxidermy Shop".
Apparently the cheese is quite good... I'll never know.
I know it's a tough question due to so many variables, but is there some basic guideline for changing friction cords. I'm using Ice- it has a bit of the usual fuzz but nothing serious. My concern is more about the UV exposure. I understand these types of cords don't have much resistance.
I...
I guess I'm not the only one with a scar on my left hand. Gloves didn't help me much.
A real eye-opener. So that's how fast one could cut right through their loaded climbing line too?