Double tip when pruning palms?

vl2007 · 28th September 2007, 11:43 AM

I'm a little concerned that i should be using my climbing line choked off in addition to my lanyard, (If i need to descend quickly for any reason). I know his is standard practice when working down a sparr on removals, but is it used when pruning palms? I choke off my lanyard now, incase my spikes kick out, or when i'm working from a ladder, and the ladder fails, my lanyard will hold me. Any schooling you have for me will be helpful.

Ekka · 1st October 2007, 12:18 AM

Yes, definately! Even when cleaning.

vl2007 · 1st October 2007, 06:11 AM

I geuss I'll be setting up a 70' length just for palm cleaning.

Thx for the schooling.

franz nel · 13th November 2007, 03:23 PM

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Originally Posted by vl2007

I'm a little concerned that i should be using my climbing line choked off in addition to my lanyard, (If i need to descend quickly for any reason). I know his is standard practice when working down a sparr on removals, but is it used when pruning palms? I choke off my lanyard now, incase my spikes kick out, or when i'm working from a ladder, and the ladder fails, my lanyard will hold me. Any schooling you have for me will be helpful.

I find palms quite stable so I presume your quick retreat is from hornets or snakes. How about using double double rope with s shunt on one and a fig 8 on the other. and forget the lanyard. But beware the only fatality I know about in HK was from grabbing a shunt. If the system makes you nervous you can play around with different hang weights on the end of the rope with the fig of 8 "semi fireman's belay" to get the right mix of sppeedy exit and safety,

newguy18 · 18th November 2007, 08:38 PM

yes you need that double tie in wether removing or pruning.Tie a prusik or other friction hitch on your climb line and below it a figure eight descender so if something happens you can be on the ground in a few seconds.

28th September 2007, 11:43 AM	#1 (permalink)
vl2007 Semi-mature vigorous tree Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Florida Keys Posts: 87	Double tip when pruning palms? I'm a little concerned that i should be using my climbing line choked off in addition to my lanyard, (If i need to descend quickly for any reason). I know his is standard practice when working down a sparr on removals, but is it used when pruning palms? I choke off my lanyard now, incase my spikes kick out, or when i'm working from a ladder, and the ladder fails, my lanyard will hold me. Any schooling you have for me will be helpful.

1st October 2007, 12:18 AM	#2 (permalink)
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1st October 2007, 06:11 AM	#3 (permalink)
vl2007 Semi-mature vigorous tree Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Florida Keys Posts: 87	Re: Double tip when pruning palms? I geuss I'll be setting up a 70' length just for palm cleaning. Thx for the schooling.

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