RIG IT DOWN! Retrievable Rigging Line Tutorial

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  • Опубліковано 9 гру 2024

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  • @Kevin.L_
    @Kevin.L_ 6 місяців тому +22

    You'll have to have Freddie back for the how to videos. Excellent way to demonstrate the technique.

    • @metaspencer
      @metaspencer  6 місяців тому +4

      Fred is a solid guy! :)

    • @Kevin.L_
      @Kevin.L_ 6 місяців тому +1

      @@metaspencer He had good help on that job!

  • @joeshmo5399
    @joeshmo5399 6 місяців тому +8

    Very informative Freddie should have his own channel.

  • @aerialrescuesolutions3277
    @aerialrescuesolutions3277 2 місяці тому +2

    Tom Ness, the founder of Ness Climb Gear, ( with Sophia Sparks) showed me this in 1994, he called it " Cheap ground crew" Pretty slick. As you pointed out, there are many factors involved with the rope placement, and many other factors. Great video. Jim in Oregon

  • @ChicoTheArborist
    @ChicoTheArborist 6 місяців тому +3

    Solo rigging limbs from a tree is a skill that requires precision and care. It's impressive to see the technique and safety measures involved in doing this solo. Proper rigging not only ensures the climber's safety but also minimizes damage to the tree and surrounding property. It's crucial to use the right equipment and maintain control of the limbs throughout the process. Great job showcasing the importance of planning and executing each step carefully. Keep climbing, keep growing, and keep shining bright, my friends! 🌳✨

    • @metaspencer
      @metaspencer  6 місяців тому +2

      Great points my friend - your experience shows. Good stuff

  • @anthonyr6286
    @anthonyr6286 6 місяців тому +2

    "like a speed line system but there's no speed about it" 😆 I used this last week thanks to your older videos. Good stuff 👍

    • @metaspencer
      @metaspencer  6 місяців тому +1

      Sounds like you got the job done -- good stuff!

    • @anthonyr6286
      @anthonyr6286 6 місяців тому +1

      @@metaspencer here to tell the tale lol keep up the good work!

  • @TheTreeTailor
    @TheTreeTailor 5 місяців тому +1

    I tried out keeping my rigging and climbing lines in rope bags, up in the tree with me - game changer. The ropes don't get tangled up anymore on the ground in the brush. I was able to work all afternoon lowering / chucking down branches, pulling my rigging line back up and stowing it after every branch.
    The biggest problem after was working my way out of the massive pile, once I got back on the ground

    • @metaspencer
      @metaspencer  5 місяців тому

      I'll be doing the bagged rope thing this week -- glad to hear it works out!

  • @randymarko486
    @randymarko486 3 місяці тому +1

    This video was FANTASTIC.
    GREAT job......

    • @metaspencer
      @metaspencer  3 місяці тому +1

      Good to hear! be safe out there ... and have some fun :)

  • @equipmentdoc42
    @equipmentdoc42 6 місяців тому +3

    Thank you so much for sharing! I have been using this same system for several years now. You explained it perfectly.

    • @metaspencer
      @metaspencer  6 місяців тому +1

      Excellent! I’m glad to hear it’s out there

  • @Jcozz
    @Jcozz 5 місяців тому +1

    Love your style, you got the solo thing down, which is right up my alley.

    • @metaspencer
      @metaspencer  5 місяців тому

      thanks for that! good times out there

  • @BTimmer
    @BTimmer 6 місяців тому +6

    I knew you had it in you to do a "how to" video!

    • @metaspencer
      @metaspencer  6 місяців тому +1

      haha ... I guess it had to happen :)

  • @timeorspace
    @timeorspace 6 місяців тому +2

    Thank you for this ‘how to’. Even with a ground crew, those pruning jobs can be slow and leave gaps in the ground crew’s attention span. There are many times I’m at my limit on a limb walk, need to get those extended tips off, and nobody is around to run a rope. I have a habit of girth hitching a small DIY pocket sling to tree and clipping the piece with a side loaded ANSI steel biner to catch it. If the crew is still not ready, I’ll I cut the hanging piece smaller and chuck - Last week, brush next to the roof would have bounced it back into the house. It was really handy to transfer the sling to the piece and clip my climbing tail to the biner to get it down….then pull the tail back. I had somebody to eventually catch the piece, but alone, this is risky, as the climbing tail may tangle and not come back. I just aquired a fancy new ratchet pulley lowering device, and I’m glad to know another way to use it.

    • @metaspencer
      @metaspencer  6 місяців тому

      It's cool to hear your thoughts and get a sense of how you work. those slings come in handy and can do a lot, as you describe. good stuff man

  • @slowstitches
    @slowstitches 6 місяців тому +1

    Love Freddie. Thanks, Spencer. Time for a coffee (ko-fi) break.😊

    • @metaspencer
      @metaspencer  6 місяців тому

      Thanks for the support! Ya made my day

  • @ScottWConvid19
    @ScottWConvid19 6 місяців тому +2

    By far, the best rigging video I've ever seen. You should make some yt\tt shorts from this

    • @metaspencer
      @metaspencer  6 місяців тому

      Thanks buddy … and good idea

    • @ScottWConvid19
      @ScottWConvid19 6 місяців тому

      @@metaspencer the really cool thing was how you worked with Freddie by editing in the video clips and that you never completely grew up 🤣

    • @metaspencer
      @metaspencer  6 місяців тому

      @ScottWConvid19 I’m glad that worked out!

  • @WildAcresFarms
    @WildAcresFarms 6 місяців тому +2

    Superbly done! Very entertaining and direct and concise. Thanks Spencer!

    • @metaspencer
      @metaspencer  6 місяців тому

      Thanks for checking it out ;)

  • @pierogies_and_pie
    @pierogies_and_pie 6 місяців тому +5

    Great video Spencer thanks for sharing!

  • @TimsTreeServiceCT
    @TimsTreeServiceCT 6 місяців тому +4

    I was shocked to see you make a "how to video"! I work alone as well and use this system, I have noticed that stiffer ropes get tangled less than soft flexible ropes. Definitely shorter ropes are better than super long ones like you said. Are there brands of ropes that you have found better than others?

    • @TimsTreeServiceCT
      @TimsTreeServiceCT 6 місяців тому +1

      And great video by the way!

    • @metaspencer
      @metaspencer  6 місяців тому

      I know what you mean about the stiffer ropes, and frankly some of the el-cheapo Amazon ropes I've been sent as samples have been super stiff and good for lighter rigging. I use some Samson ropes,. and few from Pelican ... and I've even used some old-school three strand stuff lately for rigging. My rigging lines get trashed pretty fast to be honest, so I kinda go through them

    • @metaspencer
      @metaspencer  6 місяців тому

      thanks buddy

  • @ShadowMoonFarms
    @ShadowMoonFarms 6 місяців тому +3

    Great explanation. Thanks for sharing

  • @bamf9285
    @bamf9285 5 місяців тому

    Man, thank you for sharing your skills, expertise and experience with us. You are really helping me stay confident starting my solo gig. Much love and stay safe! Also your day of work videos are a great watch getting to see all of the different scenarios one may encounter.

    • @metaspencer
      @metaspencer  5 місяців тому +1

      Good luck with that new business! lots to learn and figure out but you've got this!

    • @bamf9285
      @bamf9285 5 місяців тому +1

      @@metaspencer I come from climbing cell towers so it's been a really fun transition!

    • @metaspencer
      @metaspencer  5 місяців тому

      @bamf9285 tower guy! Excellent

  • @stokermeister3
    @stokermeister3 6 місяців тому

    Very cool simple way to explain the concept of control felling limbs 🥳

    • @metaspencer
      @metaspencer  6 місяців тому

      I’m glad it worked out!

  • @TheTreeTailor
    @TheTreeTailor 5 місяців тому

    I've adapted this by using a prussik to hold on to the rigging rope, so that I can tension everything up before the cut, and after lower the limb in a very controlled way. I use a sling to hold the prussik to the tree

    • @metaspencer
      @metaspencer  5 місяців тому

      sounds like a cool system! I'll have to try that on Monday ... I like how what you have there is a smooth lowering method (via the prussik) that also holds tight

  • @LazarBeamLazar
    @LazarBeamLazar 6 місяців тому +1

    Thank you, this was really good and informative

  • @AssafLevyIL
    @AssafLevyIL 6 місяців тому

    Yeah, finally the how to!! Loving Freddie!!

    • @metaspencer
      @metaspencer  6 місяців тому +1

      Freddy made me do it :)

    • @AssafLevyIL
      @AssafLevyIL 6 місяців тому

      Haha ​@@metaspencer

  • @steverahn4951
    @steverahn4951 4 місяці тому

    Really great teaching technique mixing miniature for comprehensible over view with an in the tree reality punctuation.

    • @metaspencer
      @metaspencer  4 місяці тому

      I'm glad to hear it worked out! :)

  • @diegovd7215
    @diegovd7215 6 місяців тому +1

    Thank you so much! This is definitely going to help! Cheers

    • @metaspencer
      @metaspencer  6 місяців тому +2

      Let's be extra careful out there!

  • @Version135
    @Version135 6 місяців тому +1

    Thanks. Seems obvious now but never thought to do this. Wife will appreciate not having to untie over and over.

    • @metaspencer
      @metaspencer  6 місяців тому +1

      Hahaha yeah my gal is equally happy :)

  • @havespurswillclimb
    @havespurswillclimb 6 місяців тому

    Enjoyed the video. I solo rig a lot. I used the new Rock Exotica Downrigger on my last job. It worked great. I really like it so far. The climber can use it or the ground person can use it. Not for really heavy stuff....maybe 3-4" used alone. Or you can add some additional friction with false crotch or figure eight or porty. Give it a try.

    • @metaspencer
      @metaspencer  6 місяців тому

      I've had my eye on that device but haven't picked one up yet. looks pretty useful -- good to hear it's working out!

  • @gregbrown9271
    @gregbrown9271 6 місяців тому +1

    Nice explanation Freddy 👌

  • @plmengineer9238
    @plmengineer9238 3 місяці тому

    Many thanks for this. I've been umming and aaring (planning if you will) about how I'm going to Solo rig down the crown of a 50ftr .. houses all around. And thanks to your useful video I now have a good idea of how I'm going to do it 👍

    • @metaspencer
      @metaspencer  3 місяці тому

      It takes practice but you’ll get it figured out. High tie in and high rigging line tie point make all the difference

  • @spelunkerd
    @spelunkerd 6 місяців тому

    I can see how a somewhat short line might strangely be an advantage, so that the line is less likely to get snarled at the bottom.

    • @metaspencer
      @metaspencer  6 місяців тому

      Yeah it's surprising but the short line directs the piece and is super easy to retrieve -- none of that exhausting pulling line up and resetting it

  • @dan-dan-da-treeman
    @dan-dan-da-treeman 6 місяців тому

    Excellent well thought out video. Thanks for the great information sir!

    • @metaspencer
      @metaspencer  6 місяців тому

      Thanks for checking it out buddy

  • @Clothis64
    @Clothis64 6 місяців тому

    What !? You made a How To video !? Oh no... You didn't, Fred did it, thank you Freddy !

    • @metaspencer
      @metaspencer  6 місяців тому +1

      Yeah I blame Fred. He's hard to control sometimes :)

  • @mike-yp1uk
    @mike-yp1uk 4 місяці тому

    Very entertaining and informative. Thanks

    • @metaspencer
      @metaspencer  4 місяці тому

      I'm glad to hear it worked out!

  • @superchou8606
    @superchou8606 6 місяців тому

    It’s a pleasure to watch your YT.
    thank you

  • @Martinpoirier1977
    @Martinpoirier1977 6 місяців тому

    Merci!

    • @metaspencer
      @metaspencer  6 місяців тому

      Merci mon ami. très appréciée

    • @Martinpoirier1977
      @Martinpoirier1977 6 місяців тому

      WoW en français en plus !!! Merci pour tous tes videos, j’en manque pas un !!

    • @metaspencer
      @metaspencer  6 місяців тому

      @@Martinpoirier1977 Ravi de l'entendre :)

  • @noahrousseau8801
    @noahrousseau8801 6 місяців тому

    Great video thanks for sharing!

  • @ArcaneArborWolfe
    @ArcaneArborWolfe 6 місяців тому +1

    Great video! Haha, the TRIANGLE OF DEATH, well said.

    • @metaspencer
      @metaspencer  6 місяців тому +1

      It'll get ya!

    • @ArcaneArborWolfe
      @ArcaneArborWolfe 6 місяців тому +1

      @@metaspencer It will! The triangle of death (TOD). I might do a video on TOD. Enjoy your weekend bro!

  • @freshlycutlawnservice
    @freshlycutlawnservice 6 місяців тому

    Awesome !!! I love it !!

    • @metaspencer
      @metaspencer  6 місяців тому

      Thanks for checking it out, buddy

  • @RC-Heli835
    @RC-Heli835 4 місяці тому

    Ah found it! Hey where is the best place to get those slings? Love the scaled down version!🙂

    • @metaspencer
      @metaspencer  4 місяці тому

      I make my own ... but you can buy zip line kits at most online arborist shops

  • @thedurochersofficial
    @thedurochersofficial 14 днів тому

    Great video

  • @mrjohnlh3
    @mrjohnlh3 6 місяців тому +1

    love your videos. first!

  • @anthonygalipo9875
    @anthonygalipo9875 15 днів тому

    Is this a how to video thanks Spencer be safe

  • @ScottWConvid19
    @ScottWConvid19 6 місяців тому

    Have you found problems with cutting ash trees with sections of rot under the bark nonuniformly?

    • @metaspencer
      @metaspencer  6 місяців тому +1

      Absolutely. Those dead ash are full of bad surprises… hard as a rock then punky soft as heck

    • @ScottWConvid19
      @ScottWConvid19 6 місяців тому +1

      @@metaspencer Those punky surprises can be extremely high risk and difficult to mitigate

  • @JuniusDexter
    @JuniusDexter 6 місяців тому

    thanks man

  • @Peacekeeper150
    @Peacekeeper150 6 місяців тому

    I am down for a RWRD 3000! Can I get that in black cerakote? 😂

    • @metaspencer
      @metaspencer  6 місяців тому

      We only have blue in stock

  • @mreggbird
    @mreggbird 6 місяців тому

    You should hire that Freddie

    • @metaspencer
      @metaspencer  6 місяців тому

      I hear he works for peanuts, literally

  • @michaelrobbins5656
    @michaelrobbins5656 5 місяців тому

    I heard that jab at monkey beaver saddle 😂👊

    • @metaspencer
      @metaspencer  5 місяців тому

      hahaha ... GREAT saddles I've heard, just a bit spendy :) The cadillac of saddles ;)

  • @carsonwashburn1
    @carsonwashburn1 6 місяців тому

    A "how to" video from Metaspencer?!!!

  • @wfemp_4730
    @wfemp_4730 6 місяців тому +1

    Huh...a "really fine" how-to video! You need to put that on a t-shirt.

  • @rickstafford5316
    @rickstafford5316 6 місяців тому

    Go Freddy go.

    • @rickstafford5316
      @rickstafford5316 6 місяців тому +1

      I’ve used the system before. Very useful in all kinds of applications. Thx for sharing

    • @metaspencer
      @metaspencer  6 місяців тому +1

      @rickstafford5316 highly technical!

  • @redbeardtree1776
    @redbeardtree1776 6 місяців тому

    Very nice “not” how to video! Lol

  • @williamrehberg2546
    @williamrehberg2546 6 місяців тому

    HOLD THE PHONE ITS A HOW TO VIDEO!😂😂😂

  • @radovanflexvidacic9410
    @radovanflexvidacic9410 6 місяців тому +1

    Like like

    • @metaspencer
      @metaspencer  6 місяців тому +1

      I hope things are good with you, buddy