Dr Storricks new tree devices

newguy18 · 16th July 2007, 01:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Tree Machine

Do not deposit money into my bank account.

The only bank account that is getting my money is mine.i still gotta try the chain thing.lol

newguy18 · 16th July 2007, 01:44 PM

Now agree with me or don't but I keep my climbing setup pretty simple
These are the only 2 friction hitches I use.The tautline and the klemheist.they work for me and I aint changing no matter what hitch or mechanical device the come out with.I don't know about anyone else but I don't want to haul more than nessecary up a tree.while were on it though I climb tail tied and I have foot locked a single line.

Ekka · 17th July 2007, 01:49 AM

Seems like for an 18 year old newbie you are already stuck in the mud!

Tree Machine · 17th July 2007, 07:53 PM

Good thing we're not trying to change anyone here.

Tree Machine · 17th July 2007, 08:01 PM

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Originally Posted by newguy18

i still gotta try the chain thing.lol

Here's a good place to use the chain link. When you need to get your bag swinging and dropping quick, just a chain link of extra weight helps a lot.

Sean Freeman · 18th July 2007, 12:29 AM

Time for a new throw line TM?

Thanks for the clarification on the name of the knot Gary I've been calling the unbraided VT a fench prussik for ages for some reason don't know why, the 6 wrap version is pretty much what I climb on all the time now, esp when on pulleys or FS.

Perhaps I'm not the only one who is confused about it? http://ozultimate.com/canyoning/knots/french_prusik/ this is what I tie using bee line with spliced eyes and what I see in the photo from Dan of Mark's set up above his hand ascender.

Tree Machine · 18th July 2007, 05:01 AM

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Time for a new throw line TM?

Heh, heh. Every few hundred shots I cut off a meter or so. Looks like it's about due.

Hey Boa, thanks for linking these referral sites. Keeps the thread rich.

Also, there is no intent to take over the tree climbing world and replace the hitch with devices, so none of youz needs to feel your manhood is in jeopardy.

This is just a mental exercise to go places no climbers have gone before. Actually, this is an exercise for my butt and two typing fingers that is keeping me from climbing at the moment.

The National Speleological Society convention is coming up soon. This design project may ramp up quite a bit, quite soon, especially if Elizabeth lets me take her laptop down. Fun with Photoshop, live, at the site of the physical presence of Dr. Gary's collection. It's like going to worship at Mecca. The inspiration should be flowing over the top.

Tree Machine · 19th July 2007, 07:41 AM

Something Gary said about 6 pages ago....

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the idea of locking with a carabiner in a slot might be something to consider....or maybe not.....

----> Gary

This could be the holy grail....or maybe not..... but I am really curious as to what that thought was. Slot...., that's not a lot for us to go on, Gary.

Side note: The NSS Annual Convention is this week. If any of you are in the southeast region of Indiana July 23-28, you are invited to this event. I may even be leading a trip or something, but my core duty there, other than smashing the 300' vertical rope climb world record, is as recycling director. This is self-appointed, though.

gdstorrick · 20th July 2007, 02:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Tree Machine

This could be the holy grail....or maybe not..... but I am really curious as to what that thought was. Slot...., that's not a lot for us to go on, Gary.

The idea came from the Alptech A.B.S.

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Originally Posted by Tree Machine

Side note: The NSS Annual Convention is this week. If any of you are in the southeast region of Indiana July 23-28, you are invited to this event. I may even be leading a trip or something, but my core duty there, other than smashing the 300' vertical rope climb world record, is as recycling director. This is self-appointed, though.

I'll be there with my gear collection on display. I'd like to meet some of you-all if you're there.

gdstorrick · 20th July 2007, 02:55 PM

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Originally Posted by boa07

Thanks for the clarification on the name of the knot Gary I've been calling the unbraided VT a fench prussik for ages for some reason don't know why, the 6 wrap version is pretty much what I climb on all the time now, esp when on pulleys or FS.

Perhaps I'm not the only one who is confused about it? http://ozultimate.com/canyoning/knots/french_prusik/ this is what I tie using bee line with spliced eyes and what I see in the photo from Dan of Mark's set up above his hand ascender.

That one is what I've always seen called an "autoblock." To add to the confusion, my web site has a cut and paste error.

I duplicated the Frenck Prusik page to get the layout for the autoblock page, and then changed everything except the page title. OOPS! Gotta fixit...hope I'm knot tablame ferthissun

----> Gary

Ekka · 21st July 2007, 03:26 AM

So Gary

Can I buy one of these new devices yet?

Just kidding.

newguy18 · 21st July 2007, 05:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Ekka

So Gary

Can I buy one of these new devices yet?

Just kidding.

Maybe he'll donate one to you Ekka.

TreeCo · 21st July 2007, 06:08 AM

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Originally Posted by gdstorrick

That one is what I've always seen called an "autoblock."
----> Gary

Thanks Gary. I will start calling it the 'autoblock' too.

Sparko · 24th July 2007, 10:26 AM

I'm intrigued to see what this device will look like. I've only been climbing a while and never on anything but rope. I also want to know if anyone's been breaking records yet?

gdstorrick · 28th July 2007, 10:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Sparko

I'm intrigued to see what this device will look like. I've only been climbing a while and never on anything but rope. I also want to know if anyone's been breaking records yet?

Well, Jim's whole point is that we have to invent it. We were both at the caving convention

last week

and he spent a lot of time looking over my vertical device collection, trying to piece together ideas. He showed me the rig he is using, made from a bunch of odds & ends held together by Adobe Photoshop

. It really helped me understand

better what he was looking for.

----> Gary

gdstorrick · 29th July 2007, 04:45 AM

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Originally Posted by TreeCo

Thanks Gary. I will start calling it the 'autoblock' too.

Well, things got more complicated. I was talking to Bob Thrun last week (the author of "Prusiking," he's been researching knots and their history). It seems that the French call "everything" an "autobloc." Still, if you're American and not French, then "autobloc" generally refers to only one specific knot.

----> Gary

16th July 2007, 01:44 PM	#102 (permalink)
newguy18 Part of the Furniture Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Dead twig Florida. Posts: 3,362	Now agree with me or don't but I keep my climbing setup pretty simple These are the only 2 friction hitches I use.The tautline and the klemheist.they work for me and I aint changing no matter what hitch or mechanical device the come out with.I don't know about anyone else but I don't want to haul more than nessecary up a tree.while were on it though I climb tail tied and I have foot locked a single line. __________________ Have your say join us today. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xzkd_m4ivmc http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xzfzb...eature=related http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x-OqK...eature=related

17th July 2007, 01:49 AM	#103 (permalink)
Ekka Admin - Dip Arb & Hort Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Brisbane Posts: 7,978	Seems like for an 18 year old newbie you are already stuck in the mud! __________________ Remember to use the "search" function, if you have answers/questions post them so everyone can benefit. Free Tree and Green Industry Link Directory Qualified Brisbane Tree Lopping \| Stump Grinding and Stump Removal Brisbane Brisbane Tree Care, Consultations, Developer, Tree and Arborist Reports Forum Sponsors

18th July 2007, 12:29 AM	#106 (permalink)
Sean Freeman PDF King & Arborist Extrodinaire Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Townsville Nth Queensland & Gold Coast Sth Queensland Posts: 1,788	Time for a new throw line TM? Thanks for the clarification on the name of the knot Gary I've been calling the unbraided VT a fench prussik for ages for some reason don't know why, the 6 wrap version is pretty much what I climb on all the time now, esp when on pulleys or FS. Perhaps I'm not the only one who is confused about it? http://ozultimate.com/canyoning/knots/french_prusik/ this is what I tie using bee line with spliced eyes and what I see in the photo from Dan of Mark's set up above his hand ascender. __________________ Sean Trees are poems that earth writes upon the sky, We fell them down and turn them into paper, That we may record our emptiness. - Kahlil Gibran

21st July 2007, 03:26 AM	#111 (permalink)
Ekka Admin - Dip Arb & Hort Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Brisbane Posts: 7,978	So Gary Can I buy one of these new devices yet? Just kidding. __________________ Remember to use the "search" function, if you have answers/questions post them so everyone can benefit. Free Tree and Green Industry Link Directory Qualified Brisbane Tree Lopping \| Stump Grinding and Stump Removal Brisbane Brisbane Tree Care, Consultations, Developer, Tree and Arborist Reports Forum Sponsors

17th July 2007, 07:53 PM	#104 (permalink)
Tree Machine Over mature heritage tree Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 571	Good thing we're not trying to change anyone here.

24th July 2007, 10:26 AM	#114 (permalink)
Sparko I'm new here so be nice Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: UK Posts: 2	I'm intrigued to see what this device will look like. I've only been climbing a while and never on anything but rope. I also want to know if anyone's been breaking records yet?