PULLEY SAVER Installation DEMO for Tree Climbers
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 8 ก.ย. 2024
- In this episode, I will demonstrate how to use and install a Pulley Saver for both climbing in a lower friction moving rope system (MRS) from a limb, and as an MRS spar anchor or limb walk tool for arborists and tree climbers!
This device is a lot like the modern day, lower friction version of a cambium/friction saver!
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In order to preserve my license for the following video clip, I have to give credit to the source.
The panning forest shot that I used in the intro is from Vecteezy.
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30 min Video….. my Popcorn 🍿 is ready… let’s get right to it…… 👍
Yes, this is me going full autistic spectrum on one area of knowledge (I'm on the spectrum for those who are unaware), so strap in boys and girls; this will be a full length feature on pulley savers!
What do you think, could I use a Petzl Rollclip Z TL (Triactlock) instead the DMM PerfectO and the Pinto? Ok the Petzl don’t have bearings so it isn’t as smooth as the Pinto, but do you feel it? Great Video, as always. 👍
Sure, you could. But be mindful of that gate, especially when using against a spar going downward. You don't want that gate to open prematurely. I don't condone the use of a carabiner for a homemade pulley saver, but it has worked just fine for me. I know I'll probably get some flack from some people about that. But if you're careful, and keep the gate away from obstacles, I've had no issues. Even triact gates can open against objects, so be mindful of that.
Having said that, professional arborists choke triact carabiner gets directly against spars in a running form for basic anchors all the time. So that's why I'm not all that concerned. Gate up and/or out! Just be cognizant of this reality. Ideally, use a sewn prusik directly connected to a pulley. You won't have midline connectivity, but it's safer. GREAT QUESTION!
Not too too long. But nice and informative. Watched it 4 times now to get as much as I can out of it. Thank you
Thanks, JJ! Four times?! Damn! I believe you, too! That's awesome! It's definitely packed with tons of information! I put A LOT of work into this. You should see the edits on my editing software! It looks like a Tetris rainbow of clips, comments, music, voice audio, etc.! Much love your way!
Great video on the pulley friction saver, also the beard is a good look for you. As always thanks for a the hard work and sharing your knowledge with us..!
Haha, thanks. My parents hate the beard, but I told them it stays. Every time I shave, I look like a manchild and get psoriasis haha Not interested in shaving anymore than I have to anyways. I'm a tree climber. We rock beards. I consider it PPE (personal protective equipment). It's like my saddle or my helmet! It protects me from looking like a little boy hahha Glad you enjoyed the video. Sorry it was so long, but you know me --- I'm thorough and obsessed! =-D
I would be very interested in how you spliced the RIT!
I wish I could tell you, but I didn't splice it! It's a special RIT that has had its original core removed and replaced with Dyneema. My friend, Brocky, the creator of the Sticht friction hitch, made it for me! He's a legendary production climber who also mentored me for six months and taught me half of what I know about friction hitches because he was just as obsessed as I am with hitches. But ain't she a beauty? I love that hitch cord. I try not to climb on it and just use it in situtations where it will be used in a stationary position, to avoid getting "burn marks" on it (the black stuff that forms on hitches when used for climbs.
attempted joke... by the time you get the Saver installed, you could have cut the tree down to retrieve the whole thing. Great video and the dedication to great content has continued. Customized retrieval makes this even better, as I seem to be making things up as I go...
Haha, that's funny. Yeah, it takes a bit more effort than a ring to ring friction saver, but once you get the hang of it, you can install it pretty quickly. The main downside is that it requires 4x the length of rope to install it, whereas a ring to ring only requires 2x. Unless you use it as a spar anchor. That's where I think it really shines. You can just wrap it around a spar and go to work. Thanks for the praise for the dedication to content uploads. I do my best. About a year ago, thought I would run out of ideas, and here I am, almost one year later, with seemingly endless content. It's not endless, though. With my move, I'm working hard each week to put out a new video. Much love, `Knotorious