This is the Akimbo

[ROYCE]

Doubled rope, yup. Stamped? A hitch cord isn't stamped...

Reed Wortley
CTSP #01739
ISA CA #SO-6953A

A hitch cord should be marked at the base of the eyes. Technically a stamp.

 

[islandarb]

Oh I know. It just doesn't jive that well with crane work. I can see so many advantage in the large tree pruning, and spur removal realm though. Excited to try it. I will need some help though. You have a spare room in Barbados @swingdude. I'll come on down for February.

Lol Royce...Feb is dead down here....you will get the SRT quick though....I honestly would start with the wrench...great starting tool....still use mine often.....

 

[Worthaug]

It's a better scenario anyways. When cutting you can cinch your climbing line and descend to the ground on a single line in an emergency.

Reed Wortley
CTSP #01739
ISA CA #SO-6953A

 

[ROYCE]

Lol Royce...Feb is dead down here....you will get the SRT quick though....I honestly would start with the wrench...great starting tool....still use mine often.....

I have one. One it in a comp a few years ago. Actually won two, but gave one away, Have the stiff tether too.

 

[Worthaug]

A hitch cord should be marked at the base of the eyes. Technically a stamp.

But it doesn't need to be. I splice all my own hitch cords to manufacturers specifications.

Reed Wortley
CTSP #01739
ISA CA #SO-6953A

 

[ROYCE]

It's a better scenario anyways. When cutting you can cinch your climbing line and descend to the ground on a single line in an emergency.

Reed Wortley
CTSP #01739
ISA CA #SO-6953A

Yes, that is very important. I like that a lot. I do the running bowline with a long tail currently.

 

[islandarb]

I climb on a lot of unstamped stuff....but hey I am a rogue....but I understand where you are coming from Royce...

 

[ROYCE]

But it doesn't need to be. I splice all my own hitch cords to manufacturers specifications.

Reed Wortley
CTSP #01739
ISA CA #SO-6953A

I m not going to argue that. I agree with you. All I know is if it's mechanical and not stamped it is not allowed in competition. I hate switching what I do everyday year round to get ready for a comp.

 

[Worthaug]

The climb line just falls through the RR too. (When pulling it out of the crane anchor)

Reed Wortley
CTSP #01739
ISA CA #SO-6953A

 

[ROYCE]

I climb on a lot of unstamped stuff....but hey I am a rogue....but I understand where you are coming from Royce...

Hell, I climb on a ton of non-stamped stuff. Climbed on a log today and it wasn't stamped. I am just asking for competition purposes.

 

[ROYCE]

The climb line just falls through the RR too. (When pulling it out of the crane anchor)

Reed Wortley
CTSP #01739
ISA CA #SO-6953A

Like the zig zag! I like that. Hey, Can I use the zig zag with the wrench?

 

[Worthaug]

I m not going to argue that. I agree with you. All I know is if it's mechanical and not stamped it is not allowed in competition. I hate switching what I do everyday year round to get ready for a comp.

The ISA and it competitions will fall to the wayside in the very near future...

Reed Wortley
CTSP #01739
ISA CA #SO-6953A

 

[Worthaug]

Like the zig zag! I like that. Hey, Can I use the zig zag with the wrench?

Yes

Reed Wortley
CTSP #01739
ISA CA #SO-6953A

 

[ROYCE]

Yes

Reed Wortley
CTSP #01739
ISA CA #SO-6953A

SWEEET! Okay, I'm switching over to the new age.

 

[ROYCE]

Can I ascend with the RR on a single line with a chest ascender and the haas?

 

[Worthaug]

Can I ascend with the RR on a single line with a chest ascender and the haas?

Certainly

Reed Wortley
CTSP #01739
ISA CA #SO-6953A

 

[ROYCE]

Certainly

Reed Wortley
CTSP #01739
ISA CA #SO-6953A

Thanks!!

 

[monkeylove]

The RR becomes your chest ascender, just need the haas. Well and the other foot if you want to just walk up the line.

 

[JeffGu]

Hmm... you need certified equipment and certified rubber underpants to climb in a tree that could snap in half at any minute. Makes sense.

 

[ROYCE]

Hmm... you need certified equipment and certified rubber underpants to climb in a tree that could snap in half at any minute. Makes sense.

You can climb on whatever you want. Just not in competition.