Faster way to the top?

[dts99]

If you have to advance it in the tree and cant use a throw line, what about a throwing knot?

when i learned in school 15 years ago we used a bullet knot, i still pull it out in a pinch, it looks like a noose with no loop... so we dontshang or selfs or instructors i guess

 

[Zale]

OP- as you learn and begin to master the basic techniques they are showing you, your speed will improve. Patience is the key. Allow yourself the time to learn and don't feel you need to master everything by the end of the course. Also, drink lots of Redbull.:msp_wink:

 

[Youngbuck20]

If you have to advance it in the tree and cant use a throw line, what about a throwing knot?

i assume you mean what my teacher calls a "locked throwball" about 10-15 feet of your rope coiled up then thrown into a tree?? If thats what you meant then yes thats what were having to do. Not sure if were just learning this to show us what to do in case of losing your throwball or getting in stuck, like i did first throw lol.

 

[Youngbuck20]

OP- as you learn and begin to master the basic techniques they are showing you, your speed will improve. Patience is the key. Allow yourself the time to learn and don't feel you need to master everything by the end of the course. Also, drink lots of Redbull.:msp_wink:

Tim Hortons just upped their cup size so were golden lol

 

[Youngbuck20]

I would never try to advance my line with a pole saw, not one with an engine on one end thats for sure. pruner will do i supposed just keep clippin on attachments till i reach the top and try not to eat my snap if it comes off the pruner!! Wheres that toothless smiley??

 

[petcern]

i assume you mean what my teacher calls a "locked throwball" about 10-15 feet of your rope coiled up then thrown into a tree?? If thats what you meant then yes thats what were having to do. Not sure if were just learning this to show us what to do in case of losing your throwball or getting in stuck, like i did first throw lol.

No, that's a knot that makes your climbing line into a throw line, sort of... "The tree climbers companion" book talks about it. It can be made either closed (stays at the end after throwing) or open (acts sort of like a slip knot and unties itself after throwing). Apparently any big knot should work since it adds weight to the end of the rope. The book mentions the noose knot that can be used as well.

 

[Iustinian]

Seems as though pole pruner is my best bet. Sure as hell isn't very fast tryin to throw your line up to another branch while your already up there. Most time is consumed by trying to throw your line in the tree without usin a throwball. We use taut line right now. Interested in footlocking ill have to giver a go. Ive spent hours watching youtube videos looking for techniques. No one seems to climb the way were taught. Anyone here left handed?

really sounds archaic....throwing your line with no throwball is old school, I think the old guys call it a "monkey-fist" lol; I don't even teach the new guys the tautline anymore. Distel and schwabish are so easy to tie and easy to teach, and almost idiot-proof. Get yourself a neo-weight and some dyneema throwline and that will get you a nice TIP faster than with the polesaw.

 

[Iustinian]

Also, drink lots of Redbull.:msp_wink:

Studies in Australia have shown that drinking Redbull makes your blood thicker the day after consumption. (Seriously) For some people, that can be fatal. I've been able to counteract this effect by mixing it with Stoli or Jager. lol

 

[tree md]

really sounds archaic....throwing your line with no throwball is old school, I think the old guys call it a "monkey-fist" lol; I don't even teach the new guys the tautline anymore. Distel and schwabish are so easy to tie and easy to teach, and almost idiot-proof. Get yourself a neo-weight and some dyneema throwline and that will get you a nice TIP faster than with the polesaw.

I teach them a plain jane prussic to come down on. I always want them to know how to get down with just a life line and a simple knot in the event they need to. After they learn that they can use whatever they want.

 

[Youngbuck20]

No, that's a knot that makes your climbing line into a throw line, sort of... "The tree climbers companion" book talks about it. It can be made either closed (stays at the end after throwing) or open (acts sort of like a slip knot and unties itself after throwing). Apparently any big knot should work since it adds weight to the end of the rope. The book mentions the noose knot that can be used as well.

Yup that's what I'm talkin about.

 

[Youngbuck20]

Studies in Australia have shown that drinking Redbull makes your blood thicker the day after consumption. (Seriously) For some people, that can be fatal. I've been able to counteract this effect by mixing it with Stoli or Jager. lol

I believe it. My heart does not want to function after even half a can of energy crap. Just makes me weak and shaky. Don't know how some guys can smash them back. Btw gibsons finest will do the trick too