cinching lanyard options

Phil

Phil

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Oak Lawn, IL
I have seen Ekka's videos and since he mostly climbs verticle spars he uses a cinching lanyard to not only support him on the trunk but also to stop a fall if he gaffs out or slips for any reason. I was looking for some different ways of creating a cinching system that works effectivley. I have an idea of one way to do it but haven't had an opportunity to test it yet...maybe later today. Pics or drawings would be awesome as usual. Thanks
 
Sometimes I'll take a complete wrap not to hold me from falling down, but when I want to be held at a certain angle to make a certain cut or something like that....

Come on phil, what's your idea!

love
nick
 
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... taking one complete wrap around the tree with your flipline.
I'm secured with my climbing line.

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Ah yes.

I've never done that.
 
Come mon butch surely you remember the days of non adjustable lanyards. You adjusted the length by the number of wraps or tying a knot in it. I remember the ole days. I can remember the days of no lanyard at all. I'm coming full circle here and getting back to no lanyard. They just slow you down. Can't go far is your tied to the tree.
 
Phil, you can also use an adjustable friction saver. Keep the rings 4-6" apart. If a fall occurs, the strap cinches around the spar or limb.
Are you gonna be at the pruning class on Saturday April 1st at the Marriott Lincolnshire in IL?
 
I doubt i will be there seeing as this is the first i have heard about it, but more importantly I am currently without an automibile. It seems I can't keep one running for longer than 3 months. I will be back in illinois in just over 8 weeks. After that its work full time for the rest of my life. The strange thing is I really can't wait to start getting paid again for what I do for fun. Maybe then I will be able to afford a decent car.
 
Go to the 'Articles' link. 'Tie-in Technique' by Mark C. is located at the bottom of the page. I use this often however, in lieu of a friction hitch backed up with a belay device, I clip in with a Gri-Gri (or Cinch). It's safe, fast, and adjusts easily. Also, call it "take-up factor": the slack invoved in a hitch. The Gri-Gri, etc. will let you choke-up closer to the spar should you need to.
 
Norm wrote:

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Phil, you can also use an adjustable friction saver. Keep the rings 4-6" apart. If a fall occurs, the strap cinches around the spar or limb.


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Phil wrote:

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I would like to see how you set that up with the friction saver.

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TLHamel wrote:

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Go to the 'Articles' link. 'Tie-in Technique' by Mark C. is located at the bottom of the page.

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The tie-in technique that Mark describes in the article is different from the adjustable friction saver that Norm mentioned. Similar concepts, but different techniques.
 
I was not suggesting that the tie in technique article was describing the friction saver model. I was replying to the original post. Sorry for the confusion.
 
Tie a running bowline with the end of your climb line to choke it to the stem. Then starting thinking in SRT mode. Add a figure 8 or munter hitch (favor the munter) to make things a little easier friction-wise. Meet at the Final Score for cheese curds and spotted cow. Adjust as necessary.
 
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