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Old 5th May 2008, 05:26 AM   #11 (permalink)
Aerial
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Default Re: best ascending and transition method

I've been lurking and learning of late. The opening poster's video was impressive and I've been working with emulating that method.

As quercus said:

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Everyone has his primary reasons as to why he uses a certain tech. Far experienced climbers whom are in good condition are footlocking on double rope because it's fast, other older climbers find that too much of hard work and go for mechanical advantage.
As a Master Parachute Rigger and parachute jumper with 2K+ freefall jumps, I've been interested in combining modern parachutes with age old forestry techniques (ie Smokejumpers). Here is the result of my research so far:

YouTube - Joe Parr spiral and tree landing Mexico

Great way to set a top rope. Notice the effortless transition to decent!

Aerial

Last edited by Aerial : 5th May 2008 at 05:31 AM. Reason: be patient ~ the action is in the 2nd half !
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