TreeRhino
TreeHouser
So i generally only use canopy anchors when ascending and working on an SRT system and struggle to advance my PSP (TIP) efficiently. I understand that a basal anchor system would make this a whole lot easier, but i just don't like my line in the work zone--too much risk, for me, of it getting damaged inadvertently by ground operations.
That being said, I often don't start off with the PSP (TIP) that i eventually want to work the whole tree with. Either because the throwline gods aren't with me that day or because i can't see well enough to be confident in what I'm anchoring to. In any case, once i get up and can inspect further, I often want to advance my canopy anchor, but it is very cumbersome.
Recently, my strategy has been to leave my original PSP where it is and toss the tail of my rope over a higher crotch to elevate my TIP. By doing this, I am essentially turning my canopy anchor in to a basal anchor of sorts (with the basal part up in the tree and out of the way) with all that implies (higher potential loading, etc...) but am quite careful about what i redirect over.
My questions are as follows:
1) Am I missing a hazard here that could come back to bite me?
2) Is there another way to do this that would be as simple and not require extra gear and/or retrieval of said gear at the end of the climb?
Thanks!
That being said, I often don't start off with the PSP (TIP) that i eventually want to work the whole tree with. Either because the throwline gods aren't with me that day or because i can't see well enough to be confident in what I'm anchoring to. In any case, once i get up and can inspect further, I often want to advance my canopy anchor, but it is very cumbersome.
Recently, my strategy has been to leave my original PSP where it is and toss the tail of my rope over a higher crotch to elevate my TIP. By doing this, I am essentially turning my canopy anchor in to a basal anchor of sorts (with the basal part up in the tree and out of the way) with all that implies (higher potential loading, etc...) but am quite careful about what i redirect over.
My questions are as follows:
1) Am I missing a hazard here that could come back to bite me?
2) Is there another way to do this that would be as simple and not require extra gear and/or retrieval of said gear at the end of the climb?
Thanks!