id have to agree withe jeff here, the basics ar the most importaint thing to me, i have all kinds and fancy shiny gear to use, and i use them in time and place. and im my mind, hand throwing and footlock is the most important things in our job. aswell as setting your rope in an awsome TIP. you cant always rely on these tools what if you dont have your pantin and you need to get up 30 feet, are you gonna hump it out now? id say you need to know you simple tree acesss and be well versed at it befor you start rockin srt and acenders. i think your awsome jeff good job.