Here Treeman shares his experience as a tree-climbing teacher and his knowledge of trees to show how you, too, can get high in the treetops using doubled-rope technique. For anyone who wants to climb - for work or for fun - its easy if you have good training!...
So you need options! Lower-throwing weights provide the highest entry, especially with the Zing-It line and a Big Shot, but dense canopies or rough bark can create enough drag to keep the small weight from reaching back to you.
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Shot-filled weight: Specs
Available in 3 different weights: Specs
Cordura with 7/8-inch nickel-plated rings.: Specs
Bottom loop weights allow quick attachment of carabiners/throw line: Specs
To pick correct size, use your typical jeans waist size for comparison. Sizing note: Allow adjustment for seasonal clothing. Models with sliding D-rings are designed for more freedom of movement.
Solid braid line eliminates milking. The braid is tight to prevent snagging, but supple enough for good handling. Buzzz Line makes a great choice for footlockers and arborists that prefer a full-sized 1/2-inch rope.
The rope is lightweight, flexible, abrasion-resistant nylon and includes a protective sleeve for reduced contact to abrasive surfaces. A mechanical device lanyard, which allows easy flow of line through the cam, but locks when load is applied! Pressing...
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Ship wt: 2 lbs.
A mechanical device lanyard, which allows easy flow of line through the cam, but locks when load is applied. Pressing the Grillon lever will release line even under load, for quick positioning: Product Features
Available in a 9ft. or 15ft. lanyard: Specs
Braided nylon construction: Specs
Reinforced eyes on each end for carabiners (carabiners are not included): Product Features
The high inward sleeve strength aids in security, while the large gate opening provides for quick attachment. Gate Opening .99". Major Axis Break Strength 26KN (5845lb). Designed with a unique Pull-Down & Twist Sleeve! It's intuitive and once you've tried...
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Overall width 2.8": Specs
Overall length 4.2": Specs
Major axis breaking strength 5845 lb ("major axis" is when the carabiner is pulled in both directions lengthwise): Specs
The upper bushing will accommodate slings up th 3/4" in diameter. Designed for use in false crotch systems to save wear and tear on bull ropes! Upper bushing maximizes sling strength and wide side plates protect the rope from contact with rough bark.
Velcro climbing pads have a double back cinch loop that provides a snug fit to the leg! Steel insert keeps the climber stationary and is compatible with Buckingham titanium/steel and Bashlin aluminum climbers.
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Compatible with Buckingham titanium/steel and Bashlin aluminum climbers (we don't sell the Bashlin brand but if you own a pair it will work: Specs
Overall is 26". Weather resistant neoprene impregnated nylon. Riveted for extra strength! Upper straps are necessary to secure spur sets to the climber's leg. Ten holes for perfect adjustment and nickel plated hardware.
To remove a load from the Rope Jack, pull the handle and allow the trailing cam to loosen. CMI approves the Rope Jack for use with static ropes from 3/8 to 5/8-inch in diameter. CMI provides the following safety guidelines when using the Rope Jack: Never...
Provides temporary anchorage to overhead support beam for fall protection systems! 1 3/4" webbing cross-arm strap features a D-ring which slips through a web loop. Rated to 310 lb, tensilestrength 5,000 lb.
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1 and 3/4" wide webbing: Specs
Rated to 310 lb: Specs
Provides temporary anchorage to overhead support beam for fall protection systems: Product Features
5/8 inch max rope dia. It acts as a false crotch using rigging lines and a friction device to lower cut material. Blocks are commonly used for lowering heavy loads These are often attached under the area to be cut with an eye sling.
Lightweight, high strength 12-strand climbing line, and the most widely used rigging line in the arborist industry! It resists snags and has excellent knot-holding ability. It is identified by a green ink stripe.
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Lightweight: Specs
Low stretch: Specs
Non-rotational: Specs
Fiber: polyester cover, polyolefin core: Specs
Snag resistant: Specs
Excellent wear and snag resistance: Product Features
For tree cabling and bracing! Tree grip dead-ends wrap quickly around cable, ends time consuming splicing and clamping, maintains original breaking strength. Pictured with Galvanized Thimble sold separately.
Acts as a false crotch using rigging lines and friction device to lower cut material. Stainless steel sideplates and axle. Blocks are commonly used for lowering heavy loads tied under area to be cut with eye sling.
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Sheave (pulley wheel) is 1.125" wide x 3.455" high.: Specs
Use with rope diameters 8 to 13 mm. This ascender makes a great companion to the Pantin foot ascenders or can be used with the old-fashioned "footlock". The Petzl Ascentree double handled ascender allows for a comfortable double rope climb! The improved...
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Lower holes for connecting a lanyard: Product Features
Weighs 1 lb: Specs
Upper holes through which a carabiner attaches the device to the rope (useful for back-up belays or hauling): Product Features
This carabiner features an automatic sleeve. Kong also equipped this carabiner with a Keylock system. The automatic sleeve makes this carabiner suitable for professional use! They test each piece to ensure the utmost safety and manufacturing excellence.
This construction keeps a firm, round shape that provides an extra measure of safety. Highly visible 16-strand, great performance with friction hitches. Smoothest cover runs well through cammed devices; tightest cover in the industry.
Bright orange color. Ship wt 0.5 lbs. Ring can clip to saddle to keep saw close to your side when not using. The snap allows the user to keep the saw attached during use, even at arm's length.
Type: 16-inch overall length lanyard with snap
Both the 211CS-5O and the 213CS-5O have a 12 in. strap. The difference in length is the snap or the ring.: Specs
400 lb strength, 1.75 mm. Achieve higher throws with lighter weights, greater control due to low stretch, and ability to pull down "hangers" due to its high strength. Offers extremely high strength, exceptionally low stretch, and excellent abrasion resistance...
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Ship wt: .5 lb
Zing-it line is available in 1.75 mm or 2.2 mm thickness: Specs
Recomended for use with 8-10 oz throwing weights: Specs
For efficient use, a micro pulley can be secured below the hitch, allowing one hand tending! Eye to eye tails secure to the climbing line with use of several different friction hitches and since both ends secure to a carabiner, the applied friction is...
The 24-strand Tite-Braid cover viturally eliminates cover milking and the polyester core creates a firm rope that stays flexible, without work hardening, throughout its service life.
