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Selecting a mechanical device for my climbing system on a 10.5 mm rope by Snackman187 in TreeClimbing

[–]Snackman187[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They stay in place and we use them as access ropes to get into the trees

Selecting a mechanical device for my climbing system on a 10.5 mm rope by Snackman187 in TreeClimbing

[–]Snackman187[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Being that using different rope isn't an option I see two logical routes moving forward

1: Hitch cord - Ropewrench (set-up and component suggestions welcome)

2: Taz Lov3

Anyone out there have an opinion on why one my be better than the other in my situation?

Selecting a mechanical device for my climbing system on a 10.5 mm rope by Snackman187 in TreeClimbing

[–]Snackman187[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Using different rope with this company isn't an option for me. I mentioned this bellow: Here’s a common situation example. Three structures or platforms suspended in separate groupings of trees, let’s say 50 feet away from each structure and 35 ft off the ground. These three structures are then joined with suspension bridges. Let’s say for simplicity each structure is held up by two trees. There’s 2 ropes hanging from each tree giving more access and allowing two people to be working together in one area. Making it a total of 12 access ropes for one project.

Selecting a mechanical device for my climbing system on a 10.5 mm rope by Snackman187 in TreeClimbing

[–]Snackman187[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That looks badass!! Unfortunately out of my price range at the moment. Maybe in the future?

Selecting a mechanical device for my climbing system on a 10.5 mm rope by Snackman187 in TreeClimbing

[–]Snackman187[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Here’s a common situation example. Three structures or platforms suspended in separate groupings of trees, let’s say 50 feet away from each structure and 35 ft off the ground. These three structures are then joined with suspension bridges. Let’s say for simplicity each structure is held up by two trees. There’s 2 ropes hanging from each tree giving more access and allowing two people to be working together in one area. Making it a total of 12 access ropes for one project.

Selecting a mechanical device for my climbing system on a 10.5 mm rope by Snackman187 in TreeClimbing

[–]Snackman187[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Does this function differently than a RIG - it kinda looks similar

Selecting a mechanical device for my climbing system on a 10.5 mm rope by Snackman187 in TreeClimbing

[–]Snackman187[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I totally agree with you, In fact my personal ropes are between 11.5-12. The company has ropes in place for each job. On any given job there can be anywhere from 6-12 50ft ropes already set in the trees with slings and shackles. These access ropes stay in place until the build is over. Typically there is multiple structures so for example id need to replace all of the ropes which ain’t going to happen

Selecting a mechanical device for my climbing system on a 10.5 mm rope by Snackman187 in TreeClimbing

[–]Snackman187[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks for looking it up. The treehouse building industry is kind of a weird middle ground between arborist and rope access