Squished fingers under lanyard

DanInPhilly · 2nd April 2010, 10:16 PM

My last noob question (thanks to those who replied to the other two).

Climbing practice is going OK, except: whenever I flip the lanyard up a little, and my weight pulls on it, my fingers get squished between the tree and lanyard. Not a big problem at first, but they get sore after a while.
Maybe I need better gloves?

Apocalypsse · 2nd April 2010, 10:53 PM

Gloves aint got nothing to do with that, just dont keep sticking your fingers in between the rope and the tree, then BAM, no more squishy time.

Eric Frei · 3rd April 2010, 07:25 AM

But doctor, I need more pain killers, every time I hit my head with a hammer it hurts!

glennak · 3rd April 2010, 10:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DanInPhilly

My last noob question (thanks to those who replied to the other two).

Climbing practice is going OK, except: whenever I flip the lanyard up a little, and my weight pulls on it, my fingers get squished between the tree and lanyard. Not a big problem at first, but they get sore after a while.
Maybe I need better gloves?

It sounds like you have your body too close to the trunk or get a stiffer pole strap.

newguy18 · 4th April 2010, 01:37 AM

You need to loosen your pole lanyard,there should be a good 8"-12" between your body and the tree,then put your hands on boths sides between your body and the tree[the gap,,not under the line between the tree]and as you go up you you lean in and flip your line[its all in the wrist]up.

Treeson · 5th April 2010, 02:27 AM

Perfect practice makes perfect..... Perfect the practice first then practice!!!

dov · 5th April 2010, 10:12 AM

I did that a couple of times when I started cos I was double wrapping my flipline (going twice around the trunk.) Are you using a flipline or a polestrap?

trout · 5th April 2010, 10:44 PM

are you talking removals ( spikes ) or prunes ( no spikes ) the angles are way different ?

2nd April 2010, 10:16 PM	#1
DanInPhilly Sappling Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Philadelphia Posts: 5	Squished fingers under lanyard My last noob question (thanks to those who replied to the other two). Climbing practice is going OK, except: whenever I flip the lanyard up a little, and my weight pulls on it, my fingers get squished between the tree and lanyard. Not a big problem at first, but they get sore after a while. Maybe I need better gloves?

2nd April 2010, 10:53 PM	#2
Apocalypsse Veteran Heritage Status Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Victoria, Australia Posts: 1,152	Re: Squished fingers under lanyard Gloves aint got nothing to do with that, just dont keep sticking your fingers in between the rope and the tree, then BAM, no more squishy time.

3rd April 2010, 07:25 AM	#3
Eric Frei Admin - Owner Palm & Tree Services in Brisbane Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Brisbane Posts: 12,986	Re: Squished fingers under lanyard But doctor, I need more pain killers, every time I hit my head with a hammer it hurts! __________________ Protect your rights to work - Join Australian Tree Association My businesses:- Qualified Brisbane Tree Lopping \| Stump Grinding Brisbane \| Brisbane - Gold Coast Consulting Arborist

4th April 2010, 01:37 AM	#5
newguy18 Part of the Furniture Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: orlando,fl Posts: 4,948	Re: Squished fingers under lanyard You need to loosen your pole lanyard,there should be a good 8"-12" between your body and the tree,then put your hands on boths sides between your body and the tree[the gap,,not under the line between the tree]and as you go up you you lean in and flip your line[its all in the wrist]up. __________________ Have your say join us today. old schooler

5th April 2010, 02:27 AM	#6
Treeson Semi-mature vigorous tree Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Edinburgh Posts: 176	Re: Squished fingers under lanyard Perfect practice makes perfect..... Perfect the practice first then practice!!!

5th April 2010, 10:12 AM	#7
dov Over mature heritage tree Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Melbourne Posts: 649	Re: Squished fingers under lanyard I did that a couple of times when I started cos I was double wrapping my flipline (going twice around the trunk.) Are you using a flipline or a polestrap?

5th April 2010, 10:44 PM	#8
trout Former Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: aus Posts: 29	Re: Squished fingers under lanyard are you talking removals ( spikes ) or prunes ( no spikes ) the angles are way different ?

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