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Originally Posted by newguy18  you need to buy a climb line and start off with something fool proof like the taut line or prusik,i'd even advise you start off tail tied until you get the hang of the hitch.As for a flip line it too should be rope and not webbing,wrong material is why you are having trouble with the flipping motion.you should get either 5/8 or bigger but on the finer side don't go lesss than 1/2 rope.Get a book called the fundamentals of general treework by gerald beranek it will help immensley but i also strongly advise you practice ground handling of the saw before in tree use and use a handsaw as much as possible,remeber all it takes is a second for an accident to happen.Also use 2 maybe in your case 3 attachment points while climbing and if you do anymore td's make sure one attachment is set with a wrap. |
If you could define the terms in your quote that I bolded it would be very helpful.
(Never mind see edit)
I have bought a couple of climbing ropes that I plan to use for tying off while in the tree to hang the retracting lifeline. I also bought a throwing line and weight to cast up into a crotch to secure them.
I have a Miller safety lanyard (flip line?) and Miller climbing belt coming to replace the starter kit items. I'm hoping they will help me climb traditionally.
I have several questions about my planned usage of these items, and I will be putting them forward for the expert advice I so desperately need.
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