Wednesday, November 20, 2019

It's all about choices.

He tied a bowline around the tree, but that isn't part of the anchor unless the clove hitch, carabiner, and runner fail. The fact that he did tie the bowline means he understands that the clove hitch isn't secure and he has added two points of failure. A bowline on a bight around the tree would be ideal.

Monday, November 18, 2019

Why we're losing trees.

The webbing is not at the base of the tree, so it is pulling much harder on the tree. The 8MM in the background is at least 12 feet up the tree. We have to stop this.

Sunday, November 17, 2019

What's wrong with this picture?

Nice anchor to the big tree, but the second anchor takes a 90 degree turn to a runner and carabiner on the tiny tree. The tiny tree is taking all the force. If it fails there will be about 20 feet of slack.

Friday, November 15, 2019

Thinnest cord ever?

Might be 7mm. I've seen short pieces of 6 mm, but they had 40 feet or so of this stuff.  It can cut, and stretches so much that you will hit the ground until you are about 8 feet off the ground.

Tuesday, November 12, 2019

Tie every knot you know.

This little tree is the only anchor.

Because the hex has slack and is just a backup.

Might be two figure 8s with stopper knots and a clove hitch. They added a point of failure with the carabiner, gate pointing down towards the rock.

Saturday, November 9, 2019

Extra links are not a good idea.

Carabiner plus mystery knot.

Lots of extra rope, instead cordalette, carabiner, and three knots.

Tiny tree with climbing rope anchor.

Wednesday, November 6, 2019

Dead tree plus tiny tree equals?

Yep, big tree's dead.

Bowline with no stopper knot.

Tiny tree and dumb clove hitch. The bowline is just as adjustable. 

Sunday, November 3, 2019

Snag those pesky hikers.

That's about four feet up the tree.

The anchor tripped people while I was watching.

How many ropes on the tiny tree?

Poor picture, the rope is just below the branch.

Thus stuff was piled next to the trail, begging to be stolen.

Really?