I think that’s a great video. Thank you for those of you. Who know how to pray, I have a friend who Imes trees for a living and took a really bad fall last week. 40 feet. Bad fall. Serious injuries. Please pray for him and, always remember, all of the safety equipment. Use every bit of it.
Very good video, have trimmed many trees without spikes using DRT and have been interested in learning the SRT for a while. Good job man we are never to old learn new techniques and methods. Thanks
Very good video, just getting into climbing, pruning and felling from up in the tree. 63y/o retired firefighter with rope rescue experience and find climbing exciting and great exercise. Most of my equipment was purchased from Bartlett Arborist Supply, you can always find videos on UA-cam about the equipment you sell that is very helpful. Keep up with the great videos.
I love your drip brother, I’m new to the culture and industry of the tree world please upload any tips and tricks your vids keep me intrigued and excited as time goes on I’ll find my swag. Love from Australia X
Oh bull fecal matter alls he is doing is talk , talk talking . The viewer has to be very familiar with the equipment and how it attaches to the tree to know what he is talking talk talking about . Im 8 minutes in and I still don't know what he is talking about
@@RobertBee-fs8hvsounds like you're just not intelligent 😂😂😂 I'm a beginner at arbor work at heights but I still understand what he's talk talking about lol
So I did this by accident. If you want to descend even on mrs Not on a prusik, bring a figure 8. Feed the line with no tension thru the 8, clip the 8 to your bridge, loosen the prusik while locking the 8. I’ve descended sliding the prusik with all the weight on the 8, and removed the prusik to just drop on the 8 like a rappel I don’t like sliding rope on rope to descend.
Excellent and very thorough instructional video on the itemized 1, 2, 3 requirements for SRT/SRS since I have seen a few video's others make that don't include critical safety alerts and DETAILS for the friction knots or equipment in each situation as thoroughly that you do show. When misinterpreted in those other video's some can and I am sure have, gotten themselves into some trouble. You mentioned the "why's and reasons for" which is important in a life-critical activity rather than give opinions only that other video's don't always justify since most others don't include those "reasons for." So I appreciate that you included all the possibilities one can encounter to stay out of trouble since being up high is no place to find out you did it wrong.. right? Thanks!
What are your thoughts on carrying a flip line with you to help you to anchor into a spot your working or even helping you out to and back from the end of the branch?
Lanyards definitely increase stability when working at height and is always recommended to climb with one. For coming back in from a limb walk, usually redirecting is the best choice or a mechanical advantage system would be better.
Nice vid Boom Boom. Hey, where did you pick up that slick wooden handpiece for the hitch? Anyone retail custom pieces, or is this something I'd need to make up on the bench out of a section of thick hardwood dowel?
I've seen tons of your videos and enjoy and learn a lot from them. One thing I've seen a few times is that object above your prusik that looks like a piece of cork. What is this? I've looked for them and can't find them. I'd love to have one! Thanks in advance!
Thank you. I was able to locate a few suppliers that carry them. Incase would like to know, they make them mid line attachable as well. Happy climbing! God bless
Prefer the soft tether rather than metal. During spar work, I can cinch it tight to the wood and spin around to make a nice face cut. Side loading the tether wouldn't matter, just keep an eye on the slic pin orientation.
The Wrench seems outdated compared to the Akimbo and Runner. It only makes sense for someone looking to transition into SRS who already owns all the other gear. The Rope Runner Pro doesn’t cost more more than a stiff teather, wrench, eye & eye, and hitch climber.
Sure, the wrench may be a bit outdated however it has been cemented in the SRS world and keeps the user up to date on the many different hitches that exist today. There is also the fact that some climbers do not like mechanicals, which may be a deciding factor. But I do agree, mechanicals are butter smooth!
The only reason I am hesitant to go to SRT is I am not a light climber. I weigh 260lbs without any gear, boots, or a saw. As the story goes, that means at my top crotch the rope has around 550+ lbs of force on it and it only has a WLL of 850lbs (8500lb break strength). Not the widest of safety margins to say the least. Conversely, using DRT the weight on my rope is halved, again as the story goes, which makes me feel safer with the wider safety margin. I have been thinking of switching from my current ropes to tower climbing ropes as they are stronger but I have not seen anyone online (where I have obtained all of my climbing training this far) use them so I have no idea if they are worth the extra money, plus none of the ones I have seen for sale have eyes on them, which makes using the Zigzag more difficult I found out as a knot termination tends to get in the way of its function.
I see your concerns. I guess, I am a bit confused as how you phrased, " top crotch your rope has around 550 lbs of force". Are you referring strictly to the rope's WLL or the branch union? If it's the branch union you are concerned with; we can only "guesstimate" what the branch union is rated for after identifying the tree species and whether it is in good condition. We are working with unrated anchors, whilst other at-height workers have rated anchors and know their WLL. Might want to canopy anchors instead of basal anchors if you're worried at the forces applied. If it was about the rope and it's WLL, refrain from jumping into the system.
What diameter rope is typically used? I been messing around on a 1/4" double braided for myself and a 5/8" polypropylene for limb control, it has a core, idk how many strands, but my neighbor who's into rock climbing has a 3/8" or maybe even 1/2" for climbing. What's normal? Is 1/4" too thin? Does anyone else use 1/4"?
@@alotl1kevegas860 so, basically it’s that? Duh… wish I could attach a photo of what I made after your comment. Very simple solution to solve the locking hitch issues
Back then you only learned from other crews or other guys .so you wouldn't know any of this and had to earn it.via a apprenticeship or someone that would even train you..key word IF.
This is the basics for SRT climbing, if you are new to climbing and only want the bare bones basics for traditional climbing, this is the wrong video for you. May we suggest this video >>> ua-cam.com/video/7gGan-tou8M/v-deo.htmlsi=-3LTCcSnj6o_zNfd . Hopefully the jargon in the recommended basics video makes sense.
Jargon: “special words or expressions used by a profession or group that are difficult for others to understand.” Might be because it’s a video for tree climbers 🤔
@@BartlettArboristSupplyyou saying it’s the basics but yet you keep saying things like everyone know ls 45s are dangerously and this ans that … you should go into the do and don’t as if no one knows anything… and you teaching sorrow. From the start … I’d be interested in seeing that …
Climbing trees for ANY reason weather to hunt out if them or any other reason should alway be about safety and speed is simply not important And this becomes exponentially more important the bigger the person you are I am 6'2" 255 in shorts, tee-shirt and gym shoes Now add cold weather hunting clothes and boots and gear I keep on my person (binos LRF etc) and I'm knocking on 270lbs And I have size 14XXW feet = huge foot print My five 24" Beast sticks can get me up to 18' up any tree safe to hunt out of from ground start to standing on my treestand in under 30 minutes moving at a very safe efficient speed most importantly NEARLY SILENTLY Yes I have timed myself on a nice straight tree with few to no branches to deal with and been sitting in my stand in under 15 minutes but literally LITERALLY 15 more minutes to take my time Climbing a tree has absolutely no negative effects whatsoever on my hunting and lowered my odds of making a fall inducing mistake to near zero My God but I have spent the $$$ trying most other alternative to sticks Climbing systems that were advertised as faster better etc etc but ALWAYS wind up back with my Beast sticks as the absolute best compromise in weight speed and safety for a Climbing system forca guy with Sasquatch sized boots No way I can use SRT setting up a 100 yards or less from known bedding area and not be significantly more noisy than just using stealth strip wrapped sticks To each there own but SRT IMO is for a very select very physically fit hunter with no shoulder injuries or other physical activity limiting injuries LAST thing on my wind when Climbing a tree to hunt from that same time is speed #1 is my safety #2 is to make as close to ZERO game spooking noises as I can while climbing. I do use a saddle as my safety and climbing harness with linemans rope that doubles as my tether once on stand
Generally, across the industry, throw line is used to preinstall ropes from the ground. Best (and professional) practices only use spikes on removals, and no spikes on trees to be pruned.
You can, however the toothed cams on the ascenders may damage the cover of the 16-strand and since most basic 16's are cover dependent, they could potentially weaken your rope. But if you foot lock it, have at it. It's just a general recommendation based on ropes and their load distribution.
True statement and we believe everyone should be familiarized with the basics to climbing, however foot locking is an art and not everyone can master it. So, ascenders are used to aid and simplify the ascent.
Ummmmm there’s an easier way without using all that expensive equipment that just gets in your way for real for real Just use your safety harness and walk up.
@@BartlettArboristSupply no pull the safety all the way out enough where u can stand on the tree walk up come in flip ur safety back up walk again tighten (using a hand ascender does help) ur rope rinse and repeat now u do need a set rope to do it i been climbing for 17 of the 27 years in tree work
The way a tree is climbed for production, ropes are necessary. It's not only for our safety, ropes allow us to completely traverse through the crown of the tree with ease.
Been an arborist for nearly 2 decades and never even tried srt. This video makes me want to. Excellent job.
Thank you!
If you're climbing a lot of tall stuff its 100% the way to go. Just the ease of ascend is worth the kit imo and it will earn itself back in no time.
14 year and same
I think that was the point of the video to teach people already familiar with climbing some new techniques that make the job easier. Great video.
I have watched a ton of “how to srt” videos and this is the most informative and concise I have seen.
I think that’s a great video. Thank you for those of you. Who know how to pray, I have a friend who Imes trees for a living and took a really bad fall last week. 40 feet. Bad fall. Serious injuries. Please pray for him and, always remember, all of the safety equipment. Use every bit of it.
Very good video, have trimmed many trees without spikes using DRT and have been interested in learning the SRT for a while.
Good job man we are never to old learn new techniques and methods.
Thanks
Thanks for the kind words, always good to learn new things!
I have climed for 40 years its ruff now just for fun.thank for the video I learned something
Thanks for watching!
Very good video, just getting into climbing, pruning and felling from up in the tree. 63y/o retired firefighter with rope rescue experience and find climbing exciting and great exercise. Most of my equipment was purchased from Bartlett Arborist Supply, you can always find videos on UA-cam about the equipment you sell that is very helpful.
Keep up with the great videos.
Thank you, cheers!!
what do you have above your prussic? i really want one to keep my gloves from getting caught in my knot.
It is called a Hitch Breaker.
I love your drip brother, I’m new to the culture and industry of the tree world please upload any tips and tricks your vids keep me intrigued and excited as time goes on I’ll find my swag.
Love from Australia X
Right on, thanks for watching!🤙
I love the idea of just walking up the rope like that. I'm way too big for such things, but I sure wouldn't mind trying it just once before I die!
I just do takedowns of trees mostly and I rock the spikes and a prusik but it’s time to learn a little more and do more.
Awesome!
I will leave this to you younger guys. Great video.
This is one of the best tutorials, thank you!
Thanks for the kind words!
Best UA-cam instructor.
Thank you for the kind words!
Oh bull fecal matter alls he is doing is talk , talk talking . The viewer has to be very familiar with the equipment and how it attaches to the tree to know what he is talking talk talking about . Im 8 minutes in and I still don't know what he is talking about
@BartlettArboristSupply where is the instruction . Your video is geared to one. that already knows all about what you are instructing
@@RobertBee-fs8hvsounds like you're just not intelligent 😂😂😂 I'm a beginner at arbor work at heights but I still understand what he's talk talking about lol
@@teh_goat9144 you are brilliant. I'm humbled
So I did this by accident. If you want to descend even on mrs Not on a prusik, bring a figure 8. Feed the line with no tension thru the 8, clip the 8 to your bridge, loosen the prusik while locking the 8. I’ve descended sliding the prusik with all the weight on the 8, and removed the prusik to just drop on the 8 like a rappel I don’t like sliding rope on rope to descend.
Excellent and very thorough instructional video on the itemized 1, 2, 3 requirements for SRT/SRS since I have seen a few video's others make that don't include critical safety alerts and DETAILS for the friction knots or equipment in each situation as thoroughly that you do show. When misinterpreted in those other video's some can and I am sure have, gotten themselves into some trouble. You mentioned the "why's and reasons for" which is important in a life-critical activity rather than give opinions only that other video's don't always justify since most others don't include those "reasons for." So I appreciate that you included all the possibilities one can encounter to stay out of trouble since being up high is no place to find out you did it wrong.. right? Thanks!
Skip to the 8minute 30 second time mark for the instruction
thank you.... you guys are great teachers....!!!!
Thank you🙌!
What are your thoughts on carrying a flip line with you to help you to anchor into a spot your working or even helping you out to and back from the end of the branch?
Lanyards definitely increase stability when working at height and is always recommended to climb with one. For coming back in from a limb walk, usually redirecting is the best choice or a mechanical advantage system would be better.
Nice vid Boom Boom. Hey, where did you pick up that slick wooden handpiece for the hitch? Anyone retail custom pieces, or is this something I'd need to make up on the bench out of a section of thick hardwood dowel?
I sourced mine from a friend. You can search it as Big Jim's Hitch Breaker.
I climbed back in the late 80's I'd like to try that new system .I'm currently 65 also so you have some old timers here.
It's never too late to try something new!
I've seen tons of your videos and enjoy and learn a lot from them. One thing I've seen a few times is that object above your prusik that looks like a piece of cork. What is this? I've looked for them and can't find them. I'd love to have one! Thanks in advance!
Thanks for watching!
That small wooden accessory is known as "Big Jim's Hitch Breaker and it was gifted from a friend.
Thank you kindly! Would you happen to know where I could purchase one from? God bless and safe climbing my friend!
Not entirely sure where to source.
Thank you. I was able to locate a few suppliers that carry them. Incase would like to know, they make them mid line attachable as well. Happy climbing! God bless
AWESOME
Thank you for demonstrating in a tree..not on the ground. Sometimes seeing the demo in a real instance is ultra valuable
Glad you enjoyed it!
Spot on info. Cheers, old Cdn.Arborist.
Fuck yeah one of the best demo intros for arborist
Thanks homie 💪!
Could you go up on DRT and then go round the canopy on the chicane Srt with a 16 strand rope ?
Planning on foot locking up? You should be able to do that.
Yeah I mainly foot lock up anyways or hip thrust
What’s the name of the friction hitch you use on this video?
The Catalon Hitch.
I wish I knew about this stuff when I was climbing
ty bro, what are your thoughts on metal vs rope tether on your wrench?
Prefer the soft tether rather than metal. During spar work, I can cinch it tight to the wood and spin around to make a nice face cut. Side loading the tether wouldn't matter, just keep an eye on the slic pin orientation.
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Hi what is that little brown device above your hitch .thanks
It is called a Hitch Breaker.
The Wrench seems outdated compared to the Akimbo and Runner. It only makes sense for someone looking to transition into SRS who already owns all the other gear. The Rope Runner Pro doesn’t cost more more than a stiff teather, wrench, eye & eye, and hitch climber.
Sure, the wrench may be a bit outdated however it has been cemented in the SRS world and keeps the user up to date on the many different hitches that exist today. There is also the fact that some climbers do not like mechanicals, which may be a deciding factor. But I do agree, mechanicals are butter smooth!
The only reason I am hesitant to go to SRT is I am not a light climber. I weigh 260lbs without any gear, boots, or a saw. As the story goes, that means at my top crotch the rope has around 550+ lbs of force on it and it only has a WLL of 850lbs (8500lb break strength). Not the widest of safety margins to say the least. Conversely, using DRT the weight on my rope is halved, again as the story goes, which makes me feel safer with the wider safety margin. I have been thinking of switching from my current ropes to tower climbing ropes as they are stronger but I have not seen anyone online (where I have obtained all of my climbing training this far) use them so I have no idea if they are worth the extra money, plus none of the ones I have seen for sale have eyes on them, which makes using the Zigzag more difficult I found out as a knot termination tends to get in the way of its function.
I see your concerns. I guess, I am a bit confused as how you phrased, " top crotch your rope has around 550 lbs of force". Are you referring strictly to the rope's WLL or the branch union? If it's the branch union you are concerned with; we can only "guesstimate" what the branch union is rated for after identifying the tree species and whether it is in good condition. We are working with unrated anchors, whilst other at-height workers have rated anchors and know their WLL. Might want to canopy anchors instead of basal anchors if you're worried at the forces applied. If it was about the rope and it's WLL, refrain from jumping into the system.
What diameter rope is typically used? I been messing around on a 1/4" double braided for myself and a 5/8" polypropylene for limb control, it has a core, idk how many strands, but my neighbor who's into rock climbing has a 3/8" or maybe even 1/2" for climbing.
What's normal? Is 1/4" too thin? Does anyone else use 1/4"?
Was that a Catalyst hitch you were climbing on?
It's the Catalyone.
@@BartlettArboristSupply Thank you. You guys are the best!
What is that just below the wrench, above the hitch?
@@sarahmattgosma-helfrich3880It's a round piece of wood with a hole in the center. It's called a "hitch breaker"
@@alotl1kevegas860 so, basically it’s that? Duh… wish I could attach a photo of what I made after your comment. Very simple solution to solve the locking hitch issues
You should put links to the products used in video
Excellent suggestion! We will do this moving forward.
What is the device being used to pull the hitch down when descending? Thanks
It is called the Big Jim's Hitch Breaker.
Great content mate, god bless keep going ❤
Thank you 🙌
Great video buddy.
Thanks big dawg!
Hey where did you get your glasses??????
Heatwave Visual.
super smooth demo
Really love your videos guys ❤🐒🦫
Very cool that you Do your videos in two languages 👌😎
Thanks! 😃
Foot lock & split tail. That simple.
God job ❤ I didn’t understand nothing but it was cool 😎
👍👍
Watching this just for the heck of it.
can anyone recommend a video for beginners wanting to learn how to climb from scratch. i have no idea what this guy is saying.
ua-cam.com/video/7gGan-tou8M/v-deo.html
Watch that one ☝️.
The wrench taketh...50 percent of the load
.thanks to Bingham and guys like that and mumford.with there tinkering skillls
Excellent comment, thank you for bringing that up!
It's definitely a concise intro. Everything else fill in the blanks.
Back then you only learned from other crews or other guys .so you wouldn't know any of this and had to earn it.via a apprenticeship or someone that would even train you..key word IF.
he says the basics "" and proceeds to spout out nothing but jargon that only tree climbers know
This is the basics for SRT climbing, if you are new to climbing and only want the bare bones basics for traditional climbing, this is the wrong video for you. May we suggest this video >>> ua-cam.com/video/7gGan-tou8M/v-deo.htmlsi=-3LTCcSnj6o_zNfd . Hopefully the jargon in the recommended basics video makes sense.
Jargon:
“special words or expressions used by a profession or group that are difficult for others to understand.”
Might be because it’s a video for tree climbers 🤔
If you don't know enough of the basics to understand then you're better off with drt
@@BartlettArboristSupplyyou saying it’s the basics but yet you keep saying things like everyone know ls 45s are dangerously and this ans that … you should go into the do and don’t as if no one knows anything… and you teaching sorrow. From the start … I’d be interested in seeing that …
Yeah I’m lost.
Climbing trees for ANY reason weather to hunt out if them or any other reason should alway be about safety and speed is simply not important
And this becomes exponentially more important the bigger the person you are
I am 6'2" 255 in shorts, tee-shirt and gym shoes
Now add cold weather hunting clothes and boots and gear I keep on my person (binos LRF etc) and I'm knocking on 270lbs
And I have size 14XXW feet = huge foot print
My five 24" Beast sticks can get me up to 18' up any tree safe to hunt out of from ground start to standing on my treestand in under 30 minutes moving at a very safe efficient speed most importantly NEARLY SILENTLY
Yes I have timed myself on a nice straight tree with few to no branches to deal with and been sitting in my stand in under 15 minutes but literally LITERALLY 15 more minutes to take my time Climbing a tree has absolutely no negative effects whatsoever on my hunting and lowered my odds of making a fall inducing mistake to near zero
My God but I have spent the $$$ trying most other alternative to sticks Climbing systems that were advertised as faster better etc etc but ALWAYS wind up back with my Beast sticks as the absolute best compromise in weight speed and safety for a Climbing system forca guy with Sasquatch sized boots
No way I can use SRT setting up a 100 yards or less from known bedding area and not be significantly more noisy than just using stealth strip wrapped sticks
To each there own but SRT IMO is for a very select very physically fit hunter with no shoulder injuries or other physical activity limiting injuries
LAST thing on my wind when Climbing a tree to hunt from that same time is speed
#1 is my safety
#2 is to make as close to ZERO game spooking noises as I can while climbing.
I do use a saddle as my safety and climbing harness with linemans rope that doubles as my tether once on stand
I did tree work for 3 months and f that. The hardest job iv ever had. I was a ground guy putting all the brush into the chipper talk about yikes
Kereeen
I have never run across a tree that grows ropes dangling all the way to the ground. Just saying.
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@@BartlettArboristSupply What an intelligent reply. Show us how you got the ropes in the tree. I generally climb them with spikes.
Generally, across the industry, throw line is used to preinstall ropes from the ground. Best (and professional) practices only use spikes on removals, and no spikes on trees to be pruned.
Why couldn't you use 16 strand ..i have the bigger ropewremch ..need order small one 11 13 order from u comes today new bluemoon......
You can, however the toothed cams on the ascenders may damage the cover of the 16-strand and since most basic 16's are cover dependent, they could potentially weaken your rope. But if you foot lock it, have at it. It's just a general recommendation based on ropes and their load distribution.
@@BartlettArboristSupply 12 strand would work or no?
@@Sethhaun78 12 strand is worst
You forgot footlocking is a thing. You dont "need" accenders. Ive never met anyone who doesn't use them, but you dont NEED them.
True statement and we believe everyone should be familiarized with the basics to climbing, however foot locking is an art and not everyone can master it. So, ascenders are used to aid and simplify the ascent.
Bucking. It’s hard a hell when you’re tall. Haha
Kids in my day didnt use all that tackle we just climbed the tree.
The industry has come a long way with new techniques that helps keep the body functioning as it should, with less break downs.
Dude you're speaking a foreign language to me
Ummmmm there’s an easier way without using all that expensive equipment that just gets in your way for real for real Just use your safety harness and walk up.
You mean defy gravity 😏....
@@BartlettArboristSupply no pull the safety all the way out enough where u can stand on the tree walk up come in flip ur safety back up walk again tighten (using a hand ascender does help) ur rope rinse and repeat now u do need a set rope to do it i been climbing for 17 of the 27 years in tree work
hmmm, or foot lock up the tree🤔.
@@BartlettArboristSupply either way u got a new sub
For someone who knows nothing about climbing. Guess what i still don't...
What can we do to assist?
I can climb a tree without all the ropes. Dude all the equipment you are using is literally meant for climbing mountains.
The way a tree is climbed for production, ropes are necessary. It's not only for our safety, ropes allow us to completely traverse through the crown of the tree with ease.
Dork
Cool story, now allow me to retort; I applaud your support, which is adored and adorned in the mind of this dork.
use climbing spikes smh stop crying about how it hurts your shins babies
Best practices for tree care: spikes are used on removals. No spikes when pruning.
When men where men