Minimum equipment (more or less theoretical)

[patD]

I had a (theoretical) discussion about the minimum equipment to climb 10 meters (33 ft) up a tree.
Someone how climb only SRT set up this list:

- throw weight
- throwline
- rope
- 120 cm (4 ft) webbing (to build an harness)
- a carabiner
- short prussik cord
- 4m (13 ft) prussik cord

In my opinion it was an interesting discussion.
So i tried, what is possible and i shortened the list:

- rope
- cambium saver

I think that i do not have to mention that this is just a proof of concept!
Don't try this at work.

Here is the video on youtube:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3dAyogsoirk

 

[RobJMurf]

now i know what arborists do who have too much time on their hands

 

[Tom Dunlap]

Since you're going SRT all you need is a rope...and lots of time!

 

[theXman]

just my two hands and feet

 

[patD]

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just my two hands and feet

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The discussion was about rope climing in (some kind of) a safe manner.

 

[Jman]

Just a rope really, monkey fist into the tree, then tie a bowline on a bight for your harness and rope advance your tail. Its going to take forever to do it because you have to retie your saddle every time. And make sure you don't put one saddle over the other.