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[sean1]

I salute Roger Phillips. I had a feeling this might have been done before as its a natural train of thought to add mechanical advantage. The main differences are the gear used and the fine tunings, additions and subtractions.

I'll leave it to stumper and treebing to work out the ratio's as maths gives me a thumping head. I do however have another idea I'm playing with so I'll hopefully be back with something soon.

 

[sohner]

Thanks Mark for the reference. If folks are interested I can Post some photos of the set up that I have been working for over twenty years.

www.twranch.com

 

[Mahk_Adams]

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Please do!

 

[sohner]

Suggestions on what to start with. One picture at a time? Yes their are many different scenarios. Start simple and move up the line of evolution? Try this attachment and let me know if it comes through?

 

[sohner]

Sometimes its a choice between one way or another. Its not a matter of right or wrong.

 

[sohner]

More on the subject at hand from the archive. Life is full of choice and change!

 

[sohner]

One way that I use to advance the micro pulley system is to use the lever arm of my pole pruners. I don't even have to disconect my pruners from my saddle attachment point. The longer the pole the further the extension. Yes the throw-line works for the initial climb but when working up and down elsewhere the pruner comes in handy.Of course many folks don't use a pole pruner and I respect that decision but when it gets to getting around in a tree sometimes the pole pruner is an essential part of climbing. My opinion for when and where it is worth.

 

[sohner]

This is a single line technique that also works on helping to get up a tree. I use a stop at the base and also attach a throw line to the microascender to help advance the pulley up the line.

 

[treejockey2000]

some interesting things to think about for those of you who have the time and money to buy all the latest toys...........

 

[sohner]

Blending yesterday's knowledge with today's technology.

 

[sohner]

This might help some of you that may have realized the importance of the purchase of equipment that produce results , reduce fatique and are well worth the initial investment. Not everything is right for everybody it is up to each individual to make the choice to change.

 

[cory]

Keep it coming.

 

[sohner]

In what direction would you like for me to go?

 

[cory]

More pics and more background on the techniques and/or your experiences.

 

[Gerald_Beranek]

Nice stuff, Robert. The pics are really great, but your live demos of using these techniques and equipment are mo-betta.

 

[sohner]

It all starts with a stir-up hitch. Learned it from a Davey manual from the thirties. How to perform an aerial rescue on a pole rescue. Climb above the injuried climber and put in a false crotch stir-up hitch. Lower yourself down to the climber. Maybe put two in to help lower the climber alsptions keep them open!More pic's to follow.

 

[RogerM]

Howdy "sohner" I remember, years ago in Ohio at a tci show (before the "a" I think) turning the pages of one of your photo albums...I was amazed. You and Mr. Beranek in back to back posts lets me know I'm in the right place! Thanks for sharing your knowledge.

 

[sohner]

Bringing on the memories.

As mentioned more photos.

Amagine that, me, with more photos. Ha!

A sequence so to speak.

If you run them fast together Jerry, you might just get, a video.

 

[sohner]

Number three in sequence of eight total pics.

Enjoy, for goodness sake I sure did and still do enjoy using them each day I climb.

Us old and maybe a bit out of shape can sure benifit from some of these innovations.

A good part about working in a tree is getting up easy and with help from the ground crew. You know pulling on the other end of the line and hoisting your butt up in the tree.

Remember to have a strong anchor point if more people are pulling on the end of the line. You know compound forces.

The knot I use to form the loop for the removable false crotch.

 

[sohner]

Number four.

Remember when you form the loop with the Yosemite bowline to make sure that the loop portion that hangs down is large enough to allow for the pulley to pass back through. You can also use this hitch for a redirect line . More on that later. Some one remind me!