RAT, CAT and mCAT

[Richard Mumford-yoyoman]

Understanding the techniques with which we use rope systems is as important as properly identifying trees for an arborist. Misunderstanding or miscategorizing these things can lead to the same confusion for plant health care as for the safety of a climber. I am currently undergoing serious discussions which I think stem simply from a misunderstanding of some of these concepts.
These 3 acronyms are consistent and incorporate the techniques we use with ropes for climbing.
It has taken me a very long time to get to this consistent clarification and actually expect nothing to change but if it helps anyone avoid the misunderstanding I'm currently dealing with, it would be worth it.

 

[climbstihl]

I thought this was going to be about Tourniquets going by the Title...

 

[John_KAYS]

Richard, I like it. Although, like climbstihl said, besides being the names of animals those acronyms have been used before. I very much like the idea of distinguishing between the anchor locations. I also commented on your video with the user name ArboriCole. Thanks.

Thanks for all the time and energy you have put into this.

 

[Tom Dunlap]

No apologies necessary ✌

Shigo taught me, and us all, the importance of good language

You’ve given some things to think about. That’s good

Another language lesson came from my namesake, Thoreau.

Simplify