Tree walker technique

[PUClimber]

I am looking for an old post with a tree walker type technique using a flip line. It's where the guy walked up the tree using the flip line and adjust his friction hitch as he went. Any information would be great. If i remember correctly there was a video of it.

 

[Smallwood]

It's one of Ekka's videos on the other forum. Not sure if it's on this one or not.

http://www.arboristsite.com/showthread.php?t=33449&highlight=trunk+walking

 

[Colin]

What's the big deal? It's just bodythrusting with a lanyard and a friction hitch.

 

[Smallwood]

Because now it has an official name and an official video. That's the big deal. Kind of like naming a star after yourself or something important like that.
Phil

 

[Colin]

Whoopty doo...

 

[easyphloem]

This is a great way to get into a tree provided the trunk is small enough to put your safety around.

It really does take the work out of getting up straight trunk trees!


SZ

 

[Colin]

Re: Tree walker technique *DELETED*

Post deleted by NickfromWI

 

[PUClimber]

Thank you very much guys

 

[Blinky]

For me, footlocking with ascenders is still a lot easier. My hips would die if I did that for 50'.

 

[RemovalWizzard]

no kidding..... does not look very easy to me

 

[stevebullman]

in fairness its a good technique if you're not very fit and maybe a tad overweight.

 

[easyphloem]

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in fairness its a good technique if you're not very fit and maybe a tad overweight.

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That's exactly what I'm talking about!

SZ

 

[jerseygirl]

As with anything, we all have the best way that works for ourselves.

Each tree is different and this is an additional way to get into a tree.

as they say , Try it - you may like it.

Thanks for sharing

jz

 

[tockmal]

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It's one of Ekka's videos on the other forum. Not sure if it's on this one or not.

http://www.arboristsite.com/showthread.php?t=33449&highlight=trunk+walking

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I'm sorry....but it is nigh on impossible to watch Ekka's section in this video without laughing.

I challenge anyone who hasn't seen it, not to laugh.

A classic from the old palm tree vaults. Anyone got anymore?

ps, Ekka...come back to TB!!!!!!

Is Colin wearing a New Tribe? - if so which one is it?

 

[trees4life]

Looks like allot of force put on your back. As hard as you have to push on the tree its going to convert as much energy on you lower back. With the legs being the biggest muscles in your body you would have to figure 200 pounds of pressure is being forced on your lower vertibre during the duration of the accent. No Thanks. I would rather footlock Thank You.

 

[Jamin_Mayer]

Starting from the ground and ascending great heights, that technique has limitations. In that type of situation, a footlock technique is much easier on the body and faster.

That technique is good for short distances only.

Like stated before, the technique now has a name.

 

[rentachimp]

I tried it the other day; it felt pretty nice.

 

[kevknep]

I tried this technique the other day, and even though it was a little harder than the pantin, it didn't seem too bad. I only went about 40' up, but I used it since I had trouble getting a friction saver set with a bunch of little oak limbs in the way. With this method I didn't feel bad using a natural crotch to climb up since I really didn't have the rope running over the limb, except when I was taking slack out on the way up, but my body weight was still on the lanyard. After I got to the TIP I set the friction saver, did what I needed, and the descended.