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  1. SouthSoundTree-

    Zipline, thoughts

    Gotcha. Didn't watch it again, actually, as I've been running around feeling pulled a thousand directions. Something in the discussion pointed me to see how a double-slung, long, low fir limb would slide out more easily with a low-tied or low-redirected, taut speedline, if a climber couldn't...
  2. SouthSoundTree-

    Zipline, thoughts

    Once again, tips and tricks from different folks add to the tool bag. I've never tandem sling-ed a long limb, or cut it in half, speedlining in two parts. Always single slinged, balanced or lifted. Thanks, Reg.
  3. SouthSoundTree-

    Zipline, thoughts

    Reg, I took away from the video that particularly when you have an exposed site, you do well to get the top out of the tree as soon as reasonable. Stripping the front limbs cleared the way for the top. The back limbs were energy dampeners on that tall, relatively slow tapering stem. Yes/ no...
  4. SouthSoundTree-

    Zipline, thoughts

    Vary rarely do I take mine off.
  5. SouthSoundTree-

    Zipline, thoughts

    one or two, over the years. Almost all non-locking aluminum biners, here. Sling placement is a factor in getting away with it, I think.
  6. SouthSoundTree-

    Zipline, thoughts

    Reg, do you mean a HUT/ tether doesn't work with your Rope Wrench due to pitch? Have you run a Hitch Hiker? I have pitch friction sometimes, but usually don't have issues. Just watched the video. Good quality/ advice. Something that I find helpful where you need to suck up slack in the line...
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