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That part is the best :D. Well, that and the rappel out.

Yessir...you want to very careful where you point the top in a stand. There isn't much place to hide up there. I did hundreds like this for snag creation...wildlife habitat work. You cannot let your attention wander.

Nope, I don't Brian, and I don't think any other FS instructors do either. It's not a protocol we endorse. Oh, I agree with you 100%, Cary. Of course, you know there are simple ways to make that system self tending...right?? :D

I'd bet there are more climbers out there in the real world using the tautline or blake's tied up trad style than any other friction hitch system. And yes, it is pre-historic :).

That's the whole darn truth right there.

Yes, Dylan...that's the designed "escape" rigging protocol. You attach to it with your standard DRT system (or a SRT descent system, that works just as easily).

Paul, you might recall I ran a hard push in support of one of the US Park Service climber/instructors who trained under me...she was really thinking the SAR/vert. rope rescue personnel at her Park (North Cascades NP) could put a Wraptor to use. It seems that they were just too hide-bound to see...

2 and a half hours for the recovery...that's really sad.