video showing proper use of ascenders

[Plasmech]

Anybody have a link to a good video and/or write-up on the proper use of ascenders for tree work? Thanks.

 

[Tree Pig]

There is a ton of stuff here and on youtube. You have to be more specific. What style of climbing SRT DRT? What type of ascenders, hand, foot or a whole climbing system?

 

[Plasmech]

DRT with left and right hand Petzl's...footl-ocking.

 

[Tree Pig]

Try this

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5-_GUggGMmM

 

[Plasmech]

That's really cool!

I think I might use a single ankle robe grab and a pair of ass-enders with a prussic DRT system.

Try this

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5-_GUggGMmM

 

[oldirty]

that would be a pantin you looking for plas. cmi makes one too i think.

 

[Plasmech]

that would be a pantin you looking for plas. cmi makes one too i think.

Yep, a Pantin.

 

[Tree Pig]

Yep, a Pantin.

yeah pantin for sure, cmi does make one and its like $20 cheaper then the petzl. By the way ankle grab is what your doing when your paying the prices for anything petzl makes

 

[SINGLE-JACK]

yeah pantin for sure, cmi does make one and its like $20 cheaper then the petzl. By the way ankle grab is what your doing when your paying the prices for anything petzl makes

CMI's stay on the rope better than the Petzl! Their 'teeth' are easier on the rope. They are $15 cheaper at Sherrill.

 

[Plasmech]

Yea that system demonstrated by Kermit the Frog there in that video looks great. Simplicity, and like you said TreeCo, you're always tied into your primary DRT so whatever may happen with the little mechanicals is a moot point, safety wise.

Does anybody sell bungy stock cordage?

Awesome video. I like Kermit, he's cool!

edit: Kermit's system does NOT require the use of hand ascenders, right? I don't see how they'd help.

This is the best rope walking system I've seen for arboriculture. It's simple, cheap, fast and the climber is always tied in with their traditional climbing system. I'm giving it a try later today! I don't own two pantins so I'll be substituting a gibs for the ascender that gets bungied. PM me for more details if interested.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5-_GUggGMmM




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[Plasmech]

Yep, watched it several times. The reason I ask about the hand ascenders is because at no point could I *really* see exactly what he was doing with his hands during the climb.

The video explains the system better than I can. Maybe you ought to watch it again.




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[Plasmech]

I did

Really just trying to determine if "hand jobs" would enehance the system or be completely un-necessary.

Did you have the audio on?



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[Plasmech]

You really have an obsession with taking a very constructive post and destroying it huh....:monkey:

I suggest you stick with what you are familiar with so "hand jobs" is probably your best bet.



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[Plasmech]

I do thank you for video, it's the best one out there that I've seen. That is a great system, especially for green guys like me.

But, you don't need to act like an ass in every post I put up on this forum. I will treat you with respect since you are an old salt with a lot of knowledge that is worth gold to a guy like me regardless of how you act. I am just asking...requesting,that you treat me with some respect too. Deal?

You asked for a video of ascenders and I posted the best one that I know of. It's a great system and has praise from high places.



If you want to dance I can dance. If you want to learn, act like it.



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[SINGLE-JACK]

Yea that system demonstrated by Kermit the Frog there in that video looks great. Simplicity, and like you said TreeCo, you're always tied into your primary DRT so whatever may happen with the little mechanicals is a moot point, safety wise.

Does anybody sell bungy stock cordage?

Awesome video. I like Kermit, he's cool!

edit: Kermit's system does NOT require the use of hand ascenders, right? I don't see how they'd help.

I use his system - got pix if interested.

 

[Plasmech]

Would like to see those pics! Thanks.

I use his system - got pix if interested.

 

[SINGLE-JACK]

Would like to see those pics! Thanks.

Here's my current version of Gerry Beranek's system - works really well just like his vid.

CMI foot ascenders. Left re-rigged with bungie and chicken strap added.

Right positioned normally.

Left positioned at knee level.

Bungie from left CMI clipped to biner, between saddle D's.

Running part through both CMI ascenders.

Complete system - just like walking up the rope - THANKS MR. BERANEK!

I can provide more details - if interested.

 

[treemandan]

Guess what? Got Plas a Gig. How is Sat? Worth the drive to get up and make some more cuts? ................................. and there's fifty bucks in it for ya. Something I would handle in a minute and you could do this. Perfect entry level and you have to help me throw it on the truck. Don't really need a chainsaw.

 

[Plasmech]

Guess what? Got Plas a Gig. How is Sat? Worth the drive to get up and make some more cuts? ................................. and there's fifty bucks in it for ya. Something I would handle in a minute and you could do this. Perfect entry level and you have to help me throw it on the truck. Don't really need a chainsaw.

Think I should be available. I'll send you a PM later. Thanks!

 

[Plasmech]

Thanks for the pics.

So I see that several people are recommending the CMI over the Petzl Pantin. The CMI stays on the rope a lot better apparently?

Here's my current version of Gerry Beranek's system - works really well just like his vid.

CMI foot ascenders. Left re-rigged with bungie and chicken strap added.

Right positioned normally.

Left positioned at knee level.

Bungie from left CMI clipped to biner, between saddle D's.

Running part through both CMI ascenders.

Complete system - just like walking up the rope - THANKS MR. BERANEK!

I can provide more details - if interested.