SRT, DdRT, DRT & Now DmRT

[John@TreeXP]

So anyone bolt 2 rope wrenches together yet? Or something to be able to work the tree in the DmRT manner?

Check this out...

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[John@TreeXP]

You guys are giving me a headache. If you want to keep being confused, just keep adding "D" modifiers. I have switched to MRS and SRS. So much simpler and they will describe any existing system as well as any to come.

http://www.treebuzz.com/forum/threads/cmi-twin-expedition.16649/
The double ascender method of climbing is not new. It creates a system that alternates between an SRS and MRS. See how easy that was. It is not dissimilar to French method of climbing. Both of which are proof that where the rope is anchored does not define a system, but instead if it is moving or stationary does. Multiple ropes or any combination of moving or stationary have no problem being described with either SRS or MRS.

I know, right? But this thread isn't about acronyms, it's about acknowledging and duly recognizing these 4 distinctly unique climbing systems.

 

[DSMc]

Does adding more ropes to a system make a new system? Would you consider the use of two lanyards to be a new lanyard system?

 

[John@TreeXP]

Adding more ropes is fine, each based on one of the four methods I've described. Lanyards are based on the same principles as climbing lines. Lanyarding with spikes is another style or system, if that's what you mean.

 

[evo]

Does adding more ropes to a system make a new system? Would you consider the use of two lanyards to be a new lanyard system?

DLS and I pee’d on it so now I will go down in history! Haha!
Exactly why if we need to iron this out we need to start at the beginning. Not that I really think anything is broken.
Arboriculture or arborist climbing technique (now known as ACT, send royalty checks to me with each use) only require one attachment point, and if using a hitch, or non cammed ascender, one attachment point to that rope. A second means of securing to the tree is also required to be on hand, and used as needed. EVERYTHING ELSE IS EXTRA!
Use 50 lines and 100 attachment if you want.

We already have terms for using multiple systems. It’s called double crotching or using a second line (insert acronym of choice).

The obscure forms are going to be obscure and a acronym will be useless as the greater community will need a description to understand regardless