BAIL OUT KIT - for work in a hazard tree

[boreality]

In really unstable trees the quickest bail out is always wrapping your legs around the tree or just hooking a toe. Awkward but it works.

 

[lync]

while your at it set your tip in the good tree as high as possible also raise a rescue pully with a second climb line use the rescue pully as your tie in for Ddrt if you get your bell rung on the swing your crew can lower you

 

[markprz]

lync,
Now we're talking! I've been so hung up on other thoughts about this thread that I never would have thought of this!
Your suggestion is my favorite part of this thread.
Thanks.

 

[boreality]

Could even go a step further and set it up so you don't swing. The easiest is an anchor line low opposite the swing.

 

[SingleJack]

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while your at it set your tip in the good tree as high as possible also raise a rescue pully with a second climb line use the rescue pully as your tie in for Ddrt if you get your bell rung on the swing your crew can lower you

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This is a good point! I work SRT, exclusively, and ground anchored with a lowering device -- rescue is 'built-in'.

However, though it's not always possible, it's much better to design and clear any potential swing the so you DON'T "get your bell rung" ... or a stub in the ribs ... etc., etc.

EDIT:
Notice in the OP video, the swing was completely clear of any obstruction ... so, bell was NOT rung. I think this is a very important caution when planning and setting-up for any bail-out situation.

 

[SingleJack]

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Could even go a step further and set it up so you don't swing.

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Seems like a bail-out = swing ...
I'd like to hear more about; "set it up so you don't swing" ... could you expand on that a little?

 

[Tom Dunlap]

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Could even go a step further and set it up so you don't swing. The easiest is an anchor line low opposite the swing.


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I've done something similar by having a groundie belay my tail to keep me in the right position.