Oh sorry i meant i tree climbing competitions. Its 1 event of 5 called, the secured footlock.
At work you have plenty of gear hanging off ya plus its more about preserving your body and climbing to last the day to day effort.
I never use mechanical assistance but there is most certainly a place for it at work with single line access.
Your technique sound like its a real workout all right and if thats what your after then cool. Rope access is all about technique, speed follows...
Check this link out, notice how easy some people make it look. Youll have to ask Ekka about the video of me footlocking, i dont have any.
YouTube - ITCC 2006 FOOTLOCK
Cheers James