Multi trunk trees

[AW4130]

Hey I was just curious as to how some of you veterans on here go about tackling multi trunk trees. Ones with some lean pretty much every which way.

 

[AW4130]

Lots of times you can use the other leaders as rigging or climbing points.

Are you asking about trimming, or removal?

Removal. I wouldn't be so perplexed right now if I were only pruning. All the dang stems have a lean in them one way or another is the real thing frustrating me. I feel super unstable on spikes when the tree is leaning away from me and causes my lanyard to just wanna slip down if that makes sense. I just got super frustrated earlier working on this tree for my dads landlord because I felt like I was wasting time. So figured I'd ask you guys how you go at these type of trees. I guess more specifically how does one get more stable feeling on leaners like I'm talking about? I dunno, I hope I'm somewhat making sense. Just looking for some friendly advice. Thanks Del_!

 

[HuskStihl]

Good way to tackle trees

 

[AW4130]

Are you a rope climber?

Yes.

 

[AW4130]

Good way to tackle trees

Lmao!

 

[TNGreen]

Sounds like a silver maple to me. I tend to have the same issues myself.

 

[AW4130]

Sounds like a silver maple to me. I tend to have the same issues myself.

Wow. Good job my friend you nailed it!

 

[AW4130]

Sounds like a silver maple to me. I tend to have the same issues myself.

Any advice from your experience? Strangely enough I feel more able to get stable just using multiple webbing slings instead of spikes. Don't know if that sounds dumb, but it really seemed to help me.

 

[TNGreen]

All I do is tie my climbing line high in case of spurring out.there's a good video on you tube of a guy rigging a multi stem walnut. He used a webbing sling as a redirect

 

[bootboy]

It's all part of learning to adapt to different cutting situations while climbing. If you're climbing smaller diameter leaners and you lanyard is slipping, try wrapping the trunk once with it. Or even just crossing your lanyard in front of you. This increases he contact your lanyard has with the tree. If your not using a wire core on your side D's, you can use a center attached rope lanyard with a grigri (or similar) and choke it around the trunk. I do this all the time if I'm leaning around a trunk and don't want my lanyard to slip around. Just try some different techniques and think outside the box. You'll figure it out. Best of luck and be safe.

 

[AW4130]

All I do is tie my climbing line high in case of spurring out.there's a good video on you tube of a guy rigging a multi stem walnut. He used a webbing sling as a redirect

Cool thanks man!

 

[AW4130]

It's all part of learning to adapt to different cutting situations while climbing. If you're climbing smaller diameter leaners and you lanyard is slipping, try wrapping the trunk once with it. Or even just crossing your lanyard in front of you. This increases he contact your lanyard has with the tree. If your not using a wire core on your side D's, you can use a center attached rope lanyard with a grigri (or similar) and choke it around the trunk. I do this all the time if I'm leaning around a trunk and don't want my lanyard to slip around. Just try some different techniques and think outside the box. You'll figure it out. Best of luck and be safe.

Awesome! Thank you my friend!

 

[BC WetCoast]

If you have an adjustable friction saver, set it so the rings are 6" apart as it wraps the stem. Then put your rope through the rings. You are essentially using the friction saver as your lanyard. If you slip, the friction saver will choke around the tree, keeping you from sliding down the stem.

I also have difficulties balancing on a leaning stem.

 

[AW4130]

If you have an adjustable friction saver, set it so the rings are 6" apart as it wraps the stem. Then put your rope through the rings. You are essentially using the friction saver as your lanyard. If you slip, the friction saver will choke around the tree, keeping you from sliding down the stem.

I also have difficulties balancing on a leaning stem.

Dang that's a super great suggestion as well, thank you! Glad to know as well I'm not alone in this situation. I was quite down on myself earlier. Really appreciate all this positive feedback!

 

[bootboy]

Don't be afraid to bring up a knee and get a higher spur to help with the twisting issue.

 

[AW4130]

Don't be afraid to bring up a knee and get a higher spur to help with the twisting issue.

Super good point. I actually did do this a couple of times but felt a little unsure about it. This makes me feel better. Thanks Boot!

 

[beastmaster]

On multiple leaders. I try to set a line in the highest one and work the others from it. Depending on the angle of attachment you can use the tie in along with your lanyard and lock your self in between the two, sort of pivoting on your spikes Keeping on leg higher then the other is another way to stabilize your self(like boots said). I have used a small 6mm rope thrown over whatever is available to stabilize my self(not life support).
What I started doing on extreme leaners since I learn SRT, is to shoot a line up on the end of the leaner or where I'm going to make my cut and just go straight up from the ground. I have done some that were almost inverted U's like that.
Some times on those slick barked lemon Euc's I will carry slings, one to use hooked to my rope bridge I can choke the tree with, and one choked around the tree I can put my foot in,This allows you to comfortably(sort of)hang off the leaner and to the side. Good for when making a critical cut. So one foot is spiked in the tree, the other in the sling, and lanyard around the tree.
Leaners suck for everone

 

[AW4130]

On multiple leaders. I try to set a line in the highest one and work the others from it. Depending on the angle of attachment you can use the tie in along with your lanyard and lock your self in between the two, sort of pivoting on your spikes Keeping on leg higher then the other is another way to stabilize your self(like boots said). I have used a small 6mm rope thrown over whatever is available to stabilize my self(not life support).
What I started doing on extreme leaners since I learn SRT, is to shoot a line up on the end of the leaner or where I'm going to make my cut and just go straight up from the ground. I have done some that were almost inverted U's like that.
Some times on those slick barked lemon Euc's I will carry slings, one to use hooked to my rope bridge I can choke the tree with, and one choked around the tree I can put my foot in,This allows you to comfortably(sort of)hang off the leaner and to the side. Good for when making a critical cut. So one foot is spiked in the tree, the other in the sling, and lanyard around the tree.
Leaners suck for everone

Sweet, thanks For that Detailed response Beast. the sling attached to the bridge never even crossed my mind. Awesome!