Retrievable lowering

[scheffa]

Hi all.
Say I'm working on my own trimming a tree for a family friend etc, limbs need to be lowered as there is a delicate garden in the drop zone.

What's the best way to lower small limbs on your own without needing to climb down every time to untie

Thanks in advance, rarely do I climb alone, however some small jobs don't need the second person when working for love

 

[Hoowasat]

Climber-installed speed line (I use a heavy rescue-8 for my adjustable in-tree anchor) ...

or ...

 

[JRoland]

Maybe if you're working for a family friend, probably doing job for cheap or free$? If I'm in one like that I'll lower small limbs off the tail of my climb line and have them untie it since you're giving them a good deal?

 

[Jed1124]

I there is a delicate garden in the dz you are going to have to set up a zip line or tip tie them while lowering with your friends help

 

[BC WetCoast]

If you're not going to have someone to untie, then you're going to need a **** load of straps (1 per branch).

 

[treesmith]

Why not step cut, snap off and throw to a safe spot? Must be a path or clear area somewhere under the tree, if not maybe dig something up...

 

[RajElectric]

I've leaned ladders against a fence over prized flowers, just drop light branches by hand.