Author of "On Rope" in NJ

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$20 and I get lunch? Yeah, I guess its time to get out of my tiny piece of the tree climbing world and see how the real pros do it...
 
Re: Author of \"On Rope\" in NJ

I thought the new guy had to get the doughnuts or something. Ontario?

Do I have to use my own ride or do I get the keys to the BuzzMobile?
 
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Today was a treat. Bruce Smith and his wife Ginny were fantastic. Guys even tried the ascent systems for the first time under his careful watch. He was a class act! Learned a bunch today and got my books autographed! Thanks Bruce!
 
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As this was my first NJAISA meeting, I'd like to second Mark's comments above and add that if this meeting was any reflection of what the NJAISA has to offer, I'll be making many more in the future. Got a chance to meet a few "seasoned veterans", picked up some good advice, and exchanged a few stories...plus a real decent lunch!

Question: a couple of the guys that tried some of Bruce's hardware had a real nice minimalist way of directly tying off their lanyards to their saddles. It was some kind of French Prussik I'd not seen before. Mark, I think they worked for you. Would you mind sharing how that knot is tied?

Thx,
T.
 
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Tom,

I don't have a pic of the lanyard, but the next best thing. This is a shot of my gear bag with the line ready to go. It is the same setup as the lanyards, but on a krab and pulley. For our lanyards we use the same hitch and tie the ends of the hitch cord directly to the side D. Then we feed the lanyard through the D so that it will advance the hitch with one hand pulling from behind. Does this make sense?
 

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Re: Author of \"On Rope\" in NJ

I used to tie my lanyard like that. But I prefer it on a karabiner so I can clip it to the sliding bridge and choke it round the trunk - useful to stop the lanyard falling onto the saw when making the final pruning cut, or run the risk of cutting the lanyard if placed below. Also, the lanyard in this situation is to prevent a fall if the lifeline gets cut from kick back. Nice to know its choked above you.

It can also be set to offer support to stop swinging round the trunk.
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Mark,

It does make sense. Got a chance to use it today -- very pleased. And I notice I don't "clank" quite so much when I walk...

Laz,

I hear what your saying, but if I really need to "cinch off" as you described, I can still use the other end of my climbing line. More work, sure, but its only once in a while for me. Life is just full of trade-offs, isn't it?

Thx guys,
T.
 
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Mark,

I know it's a little late, but the attached is my rendition of your hitch. Did I get it right?

Now that I've used it for a little while, I only wish it would release just a little easier. Suggestions?

Thx,
Tom
 

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