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As to the Jumars, I have fabricated some loops, but I used one just as a secure hand hold. Getting a loop on it would probably make it much easier on the arms. I'm still very much in the testing and learning mode here.

I've got another tree picked out for climbing practice, one that I can use my spikes on, and one that will give a good tie in point for my rope work as well. This is not the tree I depicted in the other thread ("Is This Tree Safe To Climb"), as that one has too much dead wood overhanging too be in, under or around.

I'll upload a photo when I figure out how.

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