Srt

sanleonscott · 29th October 2007, 04:07 AM

Hello men,can somebody explain to me the best SRT?thanks in advance

Ekka · 29th October 2007, 04:39 AM

This is a task for TREE MACHINE.

Jim, where are ya?

Oh, and welcome Scott.

Tree Machine · 29th October 2007, 07:50 AM

Hi Scott.

Please don't think Single Rope Technique is the get-all technique, or that it's the easiest system to climb on, but it is very handy to have in your skill bank.

My suggestion will be to try 1:1 doubled rope technique. It is nearly identical in all respects to SRT, except it provides you more options aloft and is easier to footlock and there is no anchoring the rope to the base of the tree. You go up a doubled rope, clip onto a doubled rope, and work off the doubled rope. No knots are required, just your basic hardware.

If you seriously want to investigate SRT in this thread, we will pull from the search and rescue industry, mountaineering, and especially caving. These are SRT disciplines that are far advanced in SRT since that's what they've been climbing since there were those disciplines, and all the gear manufactured for SRT is directed at those industries.

SRT should be decided upon in a tree-by-tree basis. Only use it when there is advantage over 1:1 doubled or traditional 2:1 doubled, and sometimes switching to SRT from DRT while aloft may prove useful.

SRT is a device-based discipline. Many have attempted SRT using hitches and rope-on-rope friction, and no one has come up with a reasonable system. A friction control device is definitely needed for SRT, like a batter needs a bat. Also, backed-up ascenders are needed for the trip up into the crown. It's not just a good idea, it's the law of physics.

sanleonscott · 29th October 2007, 04:53 PM

to be honest with you,i only climb on my own property.as an electrician,i climb everthing from wood poles,radio towers,bridges,lighting structures,etc.everthing i know about climbing trees i learned from aboristsite,treeworld,mostly from Ekka.I've got the basics of drt down,including Ekka's trunk walking.i just thought maybe i was missing something with srt.thanks again,scott

29th October 2007, 04:07 AM	#1 (permalink)
sanleonscott Sappling Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Mcville,Pa Posts: 5	Srt Hello men,can somebody explain to me the best SRT?thanks in advance

29th October 2007, 04:39 AM	#2 (permalink)
Ekka Eric Frei Administrator - Brisbane L5 (Dip) Hort Cert III Arb + some Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Brisbane Posts: 6,943	Re: Srt This is a task for TREE MACHINE. Jim, where are ya? Oh, and welcome Scott. __________________ 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

29th October 2007, 07:50 AM	#3 (permalink)
Tree Machine Over mature heritage tree Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 569	Srt Hi Scott. Please don't think Single Rope Technique is the get-all technique, or that it's the easiest system to climb on, but it is very handy to have in your skill bank. My suggestion will be to try 1:1 doubled rope technique. It is nearly identical in all respects to SRT, except it provides you more options aloft and is easier to footlock and there is no anchoring the rope to the base of the tree. You go up a doubled rope, clip onto a doubled rope, and work off the doubled rope. No knots are required, just your basic hardware. If you seriously want to investigate SRT in this thread, we will pull from the search and rescue industry, mountaineering, and especially caving. These are SRT disciplines that are far advanced in SRT since that's what they've been climbing since there were those disciplines, and all the gear manufactured for SRT is directed at those industries. SRT should be decided upon in a tree-by-tree basis. Only use it when there is advantage over 1:1 doubled or traditional 2:1 doubled, and sometimes switching to SRT from DRT while aloft may prove useful. SRT is a device-based discipline. Many have attempted SRT using hitches and rope-on-rope friction, and no one has come up with a reasonable system. A friction control device is definitely needed for SRT, like a batter needs a bat. Also, backed-up ascenders are needed for the trip up into the crown. It's not just a good idea, it's the law of physics.

29th October 2007, 04:53 PM	#4 (permalink)
sanleonscott Sappling Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Mcville,Pa Posts: 5	Re: Srt to be honest with you,i only climb on my own property.as an electrician,i climb everthing from wood poles,radio towers,bridges,lighting structures,etc.everthing i know about climbing trees i learned from aboristsite,treeworld,mostly from Ekka.I've got the basics of drt down,including Ekka's trunk walking.i just thought maybe i was missing something with srt.thanks again,scott

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