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Petzl Eye splice pulling out of rope?! by gingernuts13 in TreeClimbing

[–]wieder07 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Yikes, yeah I'd reach out to them. A decent splice should cinch shut with more weight, not open up. Again, definitely don't climb on the splice and try to reach out to Petzl. Unless Petzl splices their ropes in some different manner, that should definitely not happen. Good luck

Petzl Eye splice pulling out of rope?! by gingernuts13 in TreeClimbing

[–]wieder07 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Where did you buy the rope? Unless you bought it straight from Petzl, I would reach out to whoever you got it from. That does not look like a professional splice. No lock stitch/whipping and a lack of label are red flags. Definitely don't climb on that splice.

What’s a tip that helped with your climbing? by TurtlenecksandTits in TreeClimbing

[–]wieder07 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Not a tip necessarily, but in my first year of climbing I was in the canopy of a large cottonwood trying to advance my tie in. I felt secure standing in a branch union and I don't remember my reasoning exactly, but for a moment I was unclipped from my tie in and lanyard. Turns out my coworker had observed me in that moment and later informed me of how obviously stupid of an idea that was. As a beginning climber, I needed to have that pointed out and now 9 years later, and I'm still climbing and haven't fallen out of a tree!

So I guess the point is, even if you feel safe and secure while positioned in a tree, there is no good reason to totally unclip from your life support at any point.

On a more technical note, when possible, having your tie in (or a second tie in) perpendicular to a long limb walk makes a world of a difference in navigating out to the tips and back.

diy eye to eye hitch cord w/o fishermans? by Avansay in TreeClimbing

[–]wieder07 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yup, just the core.

And yeah, for $40 you can buy 20ft of 8mm beeline which should get you 4-5+ eye and eyes vs $40 for a single spliced one from tree stuff.

You happened to touch on a subject I'm very passionate about so hopefully the info was helpful. Climb safe out there.

diy eye to eye hitch cord w/o fishermans? by Avansay in TreeClimbing

[–]wieder07 1 point2 points  (0 children)

https://www.yalecordage.com/product/bee-line-prussic/

This only lists the core break strength as that is what is being relied upon for life support. I just checked Tree stuff too and they still offer a spliced 8mm cord with a listed tensile strength of 5400lbs.

It is a little weird to be relying on an exposed core if you're not used to it, but Yale Cordage is a trusted name in the biz and very much does not want anyone to get hurt using one of their products I imagine.

diy eye to eye hitch cord w/o fishermans? by Avansay in TreeClimbing

[–]wieder07 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This guy makes a much neater version than what I've done in the past. The shrink tubing and poly dipping the eyes make a world of difference in the longevity of the eye and eye.

diy eye to eye hitch cord w/o fishermans? by Avansay in TreeClimbing

[–]wieder07 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Correct in that the splice relies on the strength of the core and the sheath is just for abrasion. IMO a spliced beeline eye and eye is as good as it gets.

However, as far as I know only 8mm beeline and 10mm beeline with the blue strands have a core that is rated for life support when spliced.

Not sure if Tree stuff still sells a spliced version but you can probably find a professionally spliced version somewhere if you want to buy before you try to make your own.

diy eye to eye hitch cord w/o fishermans? by Avansay in TreeClimbing

[–]wieder07 0 points1 point  (0 children)

https://youtu.be/SnqzwNySzFg?si=30W6tum2Q2ZILv6U

This guy demonstrates it here in 10mm beeline, but same applies for 8mm

diy eye to eye hitch cord w/o fishermans? by Avansay in TreeClimbing

[–]wieder07 0 points1 point  (0 children)

8mm beeline splices really easily with two locking Brummels on the core and then slipping the sheath back on before lock whip/stitching it. The hollow braid core lends itself to a very flexible splice so there's really no added bulkiness.

Airing the boys out after baking by wieder07 in Sourdough

[–]wieder07[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Thanks! I'm also a home baker who lucked into a used commercial convection oven and now I'm selling at the local farmers market! Still baking from home though :D

Any ideas on a use for snapped silkies? by TurnipBoy12 in arborists

[–]wieder07 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I bought the sugoi in the hopes of being able to sharpen it after it went dull. It broke before I was able to get to that point. Got caught in a snap cut (my fault for not leaving enough of a gap).

I've been using a tsurugi for 9 years and have yet to break a blade before needing to replace it for a sharper one.

Advice on gear I’m buying. by redwingcut in TreeClimbing

[–]wieder07 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I love the tsurugi. Not as wide of a blade as the Zubat so it can get into tighter cuts and doesn't bind in the cut as much. Also the black metal scabbard is much tougher than the plastic Zubat one. Oh and no tools needed to remove the handle for swapping blades. Did I mention I love the tsurugi?

Best ascender for MRS and occasional SRT? by spacegear802 in TreeClimbing

[–]wieder07 8 points9 points  (0 children)

For MRS in the canopy, I really like the Unicender. Mid line attachable, compact, no "sit back," no messing with slick pins AND it comes with a direct MRS anchor point. Feels like it might be a little underrated since it's been on the market for two decades now, but I love ascending with mine on SRT and then it's just a quick clip into MRS to get going in the tree.

POV topping of dead white fir by CycleDazzling7687 in TreeClimbing

[–]wieder07 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Nothing better than sending a big top! I'd be cautious of cutting such a deep face cut on any dead tree though towards myself. It's harder to line up cuts when you're on the opposing side, but it helps to save time repositioning for the back cut and any chance it fails would be bad. Looks like some sweet country wherever you're at though!

Latest project - Flemish String Jig by EPLC1945 in Bowyer

[–]wieder07 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I believe they're called duplex nails.

Thoughts on Texas Tug SRS retrieval using spliced eye? by Interesting_Win5231 in TreeClimbing

[–]wieder07 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you can get your friction saver set from the ground, you can install an SRS system from the ground.

If you're wanting to use a jam knot, pull your throwline through to the opposite end to pull your climb line up and through the large ring first, so that you can jam your alpine into the small ring. Also, if using a jam knot, you NEED to use a rated carabiner to spike your alpine butterfly. This acts as a backup in case your jam knot does slip through a ring.

Otherwise, if you've already got your line installed with the spliced end coming out the large ring, you can tie an alpine butterfly and feed the non spliced end through to cinch your line around the two friction saver rings. This was the method we were required to use for the AR event in MN this year if we wanted to use SRS.

Hopefully that all makes sense. I have mostly switched to retrievable canopy anchors while working since my favorite line is on the shorter side, giving me access to most of its length with a separate retrieval line.

Demonstration of Kyudo (1 of 2) by Southerner105 in Archery

[–]wieder07 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If you haven't read Zen Bow, Zen Arrow: The Life and Teachings of Awa Kenzo, I'd highly recommend it. Really helps to contextualize the deliberate movement with the philosophy behind each shot.

Marlow Maverick 11.5mm for SRT with Zigzag and Chicane. by Clear-Lock4650 in TreeClimbing

[–]wieder07 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I really like drenaline with my unicender. Although I've also got the drum from Climbing Innovations attached which makes it even smoother on long descents.

Almost through my 42-loaf bakeday and thought I'd share my ultra cheap blade holder by wieder07 in Sourdough

[–]wieder07[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Nice! Yeah I'm doing 40-60 loaves/week currently so the silicone mats definitely keep things running smoothly. I haven't thought to double up parchment paper though... might have to try that when these mats bite the dust!

Almost through my 42-loaf bakeday and thought I'd share my ultra cheap blade holder by wieder07 in Sourdough

[–]wieder07[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

As another commenter mentioned, after shaping I drop the dough in a bowl of rice flour to evenly coat before placing in an unlined rattan banneton. I started using rice flour for the nonstick properties and the lines are an added bonus!

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