Share some of your tricks with everyone

yeah kinda makes the swivel useless though doesn't it?

Looks good, do you throw this on only when you need it or do you keep it on for every climb?
 
Ignore the swivel,i use it for 2 points of attachment.Its great to connect your lanyard srt positioned that way.Ive tried to climb with the swivel upright and it is useless-everything gets twisted when you dont want it to.Just pretend the swivel is not there or just connect to a different attachment point.
 
I connected to the ring with my teather-since all three holes are used on the hitch climber and the ring is used, i connect to the swivel and srt my lanyard.
 
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I would like to hear and, if possible, see some little tricks that you might use to make climbing easier.

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-Avoid trees that are too fat, skinny, leaning, uprooting, cracked, dead, or otherwise unsavory whenever possible .

-keep it simple. A double ended lanyard, and a split-tail system with steel snaps takes care of 98% trees. Every once in a while a fricition saver or a micro-pulley comes into play for me, but it's infrequent.

-Practice the throwball on your off time and think of it like a concealed weapon. IE, only pull it out when there is no alternative.
If you throw the line into the tree, and the throwline is 6' or 8' out from the trunk, it can sometimes be difficult to manipulate the throwline back close to the trunk. Brushy, bristly conifers are especially bad. Find a 2' long straight stick, and using a clove hitch on either end, attach it to the throwline, so that you've essentially made a stiff section of throwline. Stand near the trunk and pull with a sawing motion, the stick-stiffened section of throwline will glide surprisingly easy over all the brush and isolate at the branch collar, provided an actual branch doesn't stop you.

-Never try to take a shortcut, they almost always make more work for you.
 
Ill have to try that, it makes sense. I know what problem your talking about.


my recent discovery is that,

The leather tube cambium savers are the bomb!

Way easier than the ring to ring, especially getting them out of the tree. Very good for protecting your rope and tree in SRT climbing. You do not have to isolate the throwline to install/destall it in the tree.

You dont have to worry about them failing, They do not represent another link in the chain of things that could go wrong. Did I mention they come out the tree real easy?

Good for rigging too. I use the same one for rigging and climbing.
 
i actually gave that a little bit of a run today. Worked well. Actually left it on my saddle will become more of a regular thing.
 
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I would like to hear and, if possible, see some little tricks that you might use to make climbing easier.

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-keep it simple. A double ended lanyard, and a split-tail system with steel snaps takes care of 98% trees. Every once in a while a fricition saver or a micro-pulley comes into play for me, but it's infrequent.



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Hmmm... I do not think a friction saver should be slated as something used infrequently. After all, it is not truly designed just for frictionless climbing. I think the more important issue is the preservation of the trees bark/cambium. That should be an everyday item if you are caring for trees properly. IMHO.
 
My best advice is do anything (within reason)to reduce the effects of friction and gravity on the body. That way we reduce the amount of wear and tear on the body that is simply a result of movement in the tree. Ergonomics and lightweight systems are key to that. Now I understand that price is a hindrance to many to buying the gear, but even low tech can be lightweight and low friction. Also, get as much done from the ground as possible BEFORE you ascend!
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Hmmm... I do not think a friction saver should be slated as something used infrequently. After all, it is not truly designed just for frictionless climbing. I think the more important issue is the preservation of the trees bark/cambium. That should be an everyday item if you are caring for trees properly. IMHO.

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i agree
 
I agree. You should always try to install a friction saver when climbing. And as far as keeping it simple, thats just boring. I used a closed system with the steel snaps for about 2 years. Then I got introduced to a whole new world and I would never go back to how I started.
 
In the first few years I was reluctant to invest in the gear as it was expensive and hard to judge the cost benefit. Seize any opportunity to try new stuff and then add what does have a cost benefit to you. As for friction savers, it is a cheap addition that adds a big return for you in reduced energy expenditure, damage to the tree and, wear on your lines.
 
Guys, isn't this (meaning nicks and Jimmys) system just an alternative to the adjustable rope bridge system that beddes uses? Are there more perks to your system then the adjustable rope bridge?
 
I dont like the bend radius on the tip slider,nor do I like how it positions my climbing hitch a little different.With the rope man, that system slips and creeps and im not a big fan.Plus if you have to re crotch it can be a real pain.I dont use this everyday,Just when I decide to anchor a pulley and work the tree on the way up.
 
I only like TIP slyder as a competition trick. Or maybe climbing off a pulley like Jimmy said. Its a lot cleaner than Jimmy's setup, but his is probably faster to setup. Plus you can remove the extendable bridge if it bothers you.
 
Crazy jimmy I like that idea. I to think the swival twists everything up and use it for other attachment points but like the way you use the tether thanks
and by the way friction savers are a must even on takedowns
 
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