Practice Climbing Tree Set Up

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Hey All,

Looking to set up a tree for practice climbing and want to install some sort of semi-permanent rigging for a TIP. Just wondering what others have done.

It will stay in the tree for at least a season at which time it will be inspected and moved. Don't want anything that will become ingrown or cause other problems

I thought about making a friction saver type ring and ring set up with chain but am not sold on that.

Am open to suggestions.
 
DO NOT LEAVE YOUR CLIMBING GEAR in a a tree for a season ,, we are knot climbing rocks here we are climbing living plants. i will not trust an anchor i set yesterday
 
YOUTUBE DAN OSMAN, HE ONLY LEFT HIS STUFF UP FOR A COUPLE OF WEEKS, WELL HE WAS JUMPING 1,000 FOOT, BUT YA EVEN OVER NIGHT I'LL REPLACE ROPE WITH TROWLINE, IF ITS GOING TO RAIN!
 
Seems like chain would work well. You could put it in some tubular webbing or Cobra friction hose, or the like, to reduce/avoid abrasion on the tree.
 
just leave throwline

that'll give your climbers practice setting up and retrieving false crotches

chain wrapped in webbing works too. you still need to leave throwline installed. bolt or shackle the chain together...but you already thought of that
 
I wouldn't do a chain by itself. Just from rubbing back and forth on larger angles could possibly damage the bark and cambium.

I leave old throw lines set in our white oak and just reset the lines everytime I want to climb.
 
Keep in mind that critters, i.e. squirrels, gnaw anything but metal. I use 1/4" poly rope for permanent pull lines because it's cheap and doesn't cut the tree as badly as thinner lines with a lot of use. Some squirrels chewed right through the 1/4" poly line!
 
Good ideas so far.

Just to clarify, only the TIP hardware would be left in the tree and yes some sort of messenger or throw line would also be left. No ropes or other stuff would be.

I like the idea of the covered chain. What is the best way to attach some large forged rigging rings to a chain?
 
quicklinks wrenched down, and locktite if you want extra. Or tri-act carabiners instead of rigging rings. Or just use a larger chain and no rigging rings
 
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Good ideas so far.

Just to clarify, only the TIP hardware would be left in the tree and yes some sort of messenger or throw line would also be left. No ropes or other stuff would be.

I like the idea of the <font color="red">covered chain</font>. What is the best way to attach some large forged rigging rings to a chain?

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Just some thoughts:

If you are going to use chain with a cover, you might consider <u>stainless steel</u> chain, quicklinks and shackles. Webbing covering is likely to accelerate hidden corrosion. Worth considering is 'watertight' conduit but clear plastic tubing might make regular inspections easier. Maybe I'm excessively cautious, but I need to inspect the entire lifeline each climb. The only thing I'll leave in a tree overnight is some cheap mason line. However, it's not strong enough to haul up more than 50' of climb line. I like Ron's suggestion about 1/4" line for regular use.
 
I dont leave anything in the tree. I like throwing in every time, can never have enough throw ball practice. and going through each step every time makes it more realistic. If you leave something semi permanent in the tree for practice, than than that's a step you skip when practicing. In the field each step must be performed precisely every time. Its just a little more realistic is all.
 
I do this at the house pretty much all summer. Keeping some throwline up there is probably the easiest way to do it. Just keep some weight on the end so that a good wind doesn't blow it around and get tangled.

Other than that, you can swing by Hobby Lobby and pick up some inexpensive cowbells that you can hang up there for various stations. Those you might want to take down when you are done unless you like the sound of them ringing anytime the wind blows.....
 
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...you can swing by Hobby Lobby and pick up some inexpensive cowbells that you can hang up there for various stations. Those you might want to take down when you are done unless you like the sound of them ringing anytime the wind blows.....

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I'd really enjoy that! Though the neighbors probably won't
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There is certainly no arguement against resetting everything everytime and inspecting the whole system every climb.

For me...and I would be 100% comfortable with this...Using chain or cable with swaged or u-bolted eyes with thimbles as a 'permanent' FC would work. Stainless would sure be good but I don't think that it's necessary. What changeable conditions are we climbing in? If the conditions were corrosive enough to mandate stainless or even removing properly spec'd chain I would have to wonder...'What condition is the tree in?'

Not feeling safe with left in place FCs makes me wonder about all of the other unknown hazards in our lives. What sort of daily vehicle inspection is completed? Is the food in the fridge safe? How long have those sausages been in there? Is the milk beyond it's 'expiration' date? Do you keep a rope use/gear log for all of your gear? When do you replace gear?

Look at risk management and develop a manageable and consistent scale. Apply this evenly and your life will be long.
 
clear to put handsaw back in scabbard, clear to fart, clear to breathe clear to move right foot, bennet you know i'm just giving you shite.
 
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