2nd Attachment point options

DBS

Greetings,

what are some comfortable options for a 2nd attachment point while blocking down on gaffs?

Some would suggest a 2nd lanyard off side D rings, others suggest attachment from center D ring.



-Daryl

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Eric Frei

The biblical best is to have a choked off lifeline (with running bowline) which reaches the ground from your centre D's.

Then a figure 8 or other suitable SRT device, that is backed up by a friction hitch.

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Sean Freeman

Hi DBS, the reason the line attached to the centre D's is better relates to the way the harness spreads the load through your hips, if you merely add the 2nd TIP to the side D's the stress and strain you'll feel will be intensified, having the front and centre attachment (though of course it will move with sliding D's) allows you to relieve some of the strain felt directly through your hips....working with heavy large timbe for prolonged periods any small respite you can find is a godsend.

DBS

Thank you Ekka and Sean,

This will help greatly in my toolbox of saftey gear.

Again thank you both!!

-Daryl

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DBS

Greetings,

this is what i decided for my second attachment point. i am aware of pros and cons for this setup, however i am an advocate of less is more while in the tree. i want as simple of a setup as possible.

while using the Cambium saver ( FC ) it will have to be retrieved in full removals. why not utilize it on my decent.

plus it was a $40 solution for my current setup.


-Daryl

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Eric Frei

Yep, that'll do it, that's a bona fide system. Retrievable too!

PS: Buy or cut off a split tail rather than that old hat idea of using the rope tail, best to buy a short piece of climbing line, 5' is should do it.

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redstree

I like this suggestion. The addition of the figure 8 offers additional uses and versatility. Great for fast escapes ;-)

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Eric Frei

Ideal for a long spar and a lunch time break.

Or imagine if you are blocking down a hollow trunk and BAM cut into a hive of bees, has happened.

I'd say on real tall or hollow etc use it in case you need to Single rope to the ground.

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