Climbing competition

jt.raysor

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So I and looking into this whole competition climbing thing. Was wondering how has done it and what were your experience at it, what's the "rule book", what do they look for in the gear check and last but not least should I have my own competition gear and my own work gear. Help me put been doing this for about a year and told to give it a shot.

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jt.raysor said:
So I and looking into this whole competition climbing thing. Was wondering how has done it and what were your experience at it, what's the "rule book", what do they look for in the gear check and last but not least should I have my own competition gear and my own work gear. Help me put been doing this for about a year and told to give it a shot.
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Rules:
1. ISA chapter events follow an ISA rule book, which is updated every year.

http://www.itcc-isa.com/events/regional/natcc/natcc

2. There are also some very good non-ISA sanctioned events; they have their own rules that change every year:
Charlotte, NC; Jambo 5 - Indy, IN; King of the Canopy - Durham, NC; Red Bull Branched Out TCC; etc, etc.

Gear:
The inspection tech should check everything ! (see ISA rule book)
Every inch of rope & splice.
Carabineer auto-close, lanyard snaps, etc.
Harness wear.
PPO
Unique equipment usage/configurations.
Manufacture dates on equipment will be checked; there are several expiration dates:
Helmet, harness, rope, etc.

Most people do not have special "competition equipment", especially when just getting started.

Events:
This is just a partial listing for 2018.

http://www.treebuzz.com/forum/threads/2018-tcc-chron-list-dates.35073/page-2

Where are you located ?
 
GregManning said:
Rules:
1. ISA chapter events follow an ISA rule book, which is updated every year.

http://www.itcc-isa.com/events/regional/natcc/natcc

2. There are also some very good non-ISA sanctioned events; they have their own rules that change every year:
Charlotte, NC; Jambo 5 - Indy, IN; King of the Canopy - Durham, NC; Red Bull Branched Out TCC; etc, etc.

Gear:
The inspection tech should check everything ! (see ISA rule book)
Every inch of rope & splice.
Carabineer auto-close, lanyard snaps, etc.
Harness wear.
PPO
Unique equipment usage/configurations.
Manufacture dates on equipment will be checked; there are several expiration dates:
Helmet, harness, rope, etc.

Most people do not have special "competition equipment", especially when just getting started.

Events:
This is just a partial listing for 2018.

http://www.treebuzz.com/forum/threads/2018-tcc-chron-list-dates.35073/page-2

Where are you located ?
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I'm located in delaware and have already found the penn del chapter ISA which is held at state college.

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GregManning said:
You're welcome.
Sorry to have wasted your time.
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No you aren't wasting my time. I have never done this before so I'm just looking for some pointers and like how much they look at your gear like if my rope has one fray will they allow it or No? You know what I mean?

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GregManning said:
I do not know what you mean, without inspecting it in person.
I suggest you bring a 200' rope to the comp.
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Ok cool. I'll upload some pictures of my gear and see what you think of it since it sounds like you have done this before

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jt.raysor said:
Are you local or are you far away


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jt.,

My advice is simple. Sign up either as competitor or volunteer. No excuses, no delay. Your gunna have to trust on this one, if you like tree work, if you love climbing, if you are looking for a way to learn more, then sign up.

I competed at Penn Del for 12 years, I have been a volunteer at ITCC for 18 years. A second generation arborist with over 26 years in this industry, an association with North American Training Solutions and Arborcanada Training and Education, a slew of friends, a couple enemies all can be mapped through my professional career by drawing a straight line through the comps to now.

It has been the keystone to any success I have achieved in the arboricultural profession. Point blank, no shit. I am not suggesting you be me. I am suggesting a path to more.

Don't worry about your gear or if your gunna win. If your rope is lacking and I am there, I have a number you can borrow. I will not be the only one. If all your gear sux, then it will be an invaluable learning experience. One that just may save your life.

I cannot make it any more clear. Please interpret my terseness as enthusiasm. Please take my advice.

Tony
 
jt I'll echo what Tony said - just DO IT!

The competition experience has been one of the most helpful and fun times in my life. I've learned more about safety and climbing skills there than from any other single source. It will make you a better production climber - guaranteed.
Forget the word "competition" - that implies someone is trying to beat you, instead they all want to help you - I've never gotten so much praise and appreciation for coming in 22nd place. My brother tried it several times and usually came in dead last but he always had fun and now he's a really great production climber earning big $$$ - and safely.

As for your gear - if it won't pass TCC inspection then you probably shouldn't be working with it. Remember this is LIFE SUPPORT gear - it keeps your butt off the ground. If you are wondering if the nicks and frays in your ropes and lanyards are gonna pass inspection then you're doing it wrong. YOU inspect your personal life support gear every day and if you find damage - replace! Here's some relevant analogies that may help you consider:

Think of a SCUBA diver who's regulator is cracked - "Oh well it still works and my boss is too cheap to buy me a new one so I'll get a few more dives out of it" - NO!
How about a skydiver with a worn and damaged parachute - "This might not pass the gear check at the big Jamboree but it's good enough for me to jump with cause I don't wanna pay those greedy chute manufacturers the king's ransom for a new one - I need that money for beer". - NO!

"Honey I know the wires are sticking out of your tires and the brakes are grinding but you can get the kids to school like that it's only ten miles each way, and it's not like we have to go to a gear check or anything" - NO!


Anyway, just sign up, or get your boss to sign you up. Really anyone can do it, it's not the Olympics just some tree guys having fun. Yes some will take it very seriously and train for months and really attempt to win first to advance to ITCC, but if you just commit to doing your personal best and keep an open mind you'll come out a better climber and make a few good friends along the way.
 
I agree 100% with Tony & Raven !

I will say one more time: Read & understand the rule book, if you care about the score.
By "care about the score", I mean, you are probably not going to win ...................
But, if you don't understand the "game", you can't understand the results.

So ..........................
1. Read the Rule Book. (i.e. where are the scores in each event, keep times in mind during each event, etc ?)
e.g. In throw-line, w/ 1 min. to go & no score ........................ go for the lowest / easiest target ............... get some points !)
2. Plan to have fun.
3. Ask everyone, every question you have ...................... they will respond with more information than you can imagine.
 
Everyone that has posted I appreciate the words of advice and I am going to just try for it and see what happens

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