HOW I USE THE PETZL ZIGZAG DESCEND/SWING TO A PALM TREE (UPDATED VERSION)

First and foremost, thank you to everyone who has given me tips throughout this journey!
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This is how I use the petzl zigzag to descend or swing to a palm tree that close by
the set up i use is any climbing harness with a D ring on it
petzl zigzag
1/2 rope
4ft (I also use a 2ft friction saver)
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Thank you

[@SmfPawgy]

When I first watched this video a few weeks ago I thought everything was so crazy. After a couple weeks of rope /mechanical device research, I finally get what’s going on Thanks for the vid 🤙🏽

[@mr.benitezhimself]

I respect you doing some homework

[@dqmc07]

What a great video and demonstration, I enjoyed watching you work, I love your passion and humility, much respect my friend.

[@mr.benitezhimself]

Thank you my friend!🌴🌴🌴 that’s what I am here for 💯💪🏼

[@tylerstpierre5857]

Keep up the great work. Love the videos

[@darekwojtasik5491]

Great job 👍 Awesome !

[@mr.benitezhimself]

Darek Wojtasik thanks for watching my friend 👍🏼

[@jacoboslandscapemaintenanc1988]

Good video. Great job 👍

[@mr.benitezhimself]

William Jacobo Thank you brother 💯💯

[@mr.benitezhimself]

7:14 how I set up the zigzag

[@PoplarMechanic]

Good job! I love the zigzag! 👊

[@mr.benitezhimself]

Poplar Mechanic thinking about getting the newer version next year 2020 season Thanks for watching my brother 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@alexmedina1343]

@@mr.benitezhimself good afternoon I'm in the process of learning I climbed my first palm today I've been watching alot of ur videos for weeks now taking alot of your advice helped alot today before I buy the zig zag pretzel what is the 2020 new ones called ?

[@mr.benitezhimself]

Alex Medina Petzl zigzag update version it’s thicker and has 3 entries of attachment instead of one🌴

[@alexmedina1343]

@@mr.benitezhimself thank u I will keep watching your videos closely for safer tips climb safe 🙏

[@mr.benitezhimself]

What’s what I’m here for brother take care and climb safe 🌴💯

[@josealfredovaldezaragon5047]

Buen trabajo compa Benitez cuidese mucho

[@mr.benitezhimself]

Jose alfredo Valdez aragon muchas gracias my amigo 💯🙏🏼

[@josealfredovaldezaragon5047]

@@mr.benitezhimself aqui andamos en tucson mi compa tambien apodando palmas yo tambien me compre el zig zag un saludo desde tucson az

[@josealfredovaldezaragon5047]

@@mr.benitezhimself siempre al pendiente de sus videos todos los dias se aprende algo

[@mr.benitezhimself]

Jose alfredo Valdez aragon saludos mi amigo! esta caliente en Arizona, aqui en Las Vegas tambien!

[@mr.benitezhimself]

Jose alfredo Valdez aragon muchas grascias x el apoyo mi amigo 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@claussorensen4269]

Excellent.

[@mr.benitezhimself]

Thank you 🙏🏼🌲🌲🌲

[@r.g.3636]

good job...... suggestion,, NEVER CUT WITH JUST ONE ROPE IN UNLESS ITS STEEL CORE,,, of course there are exceptions..... when coming down of trees,, if i can,, i keep my lanyard around the tree as i come down on my climbing line

[@johnhildebrand1991]

Definitely get the 3 inch gaffs out for that

[@mr.benitezhimself]

Yeah I’m wearing the short gaffs I sold my long gaffs because they were metal and heavy

[@johnhildebrand1991]

@@mr.benitezhimself ogh they make aluminum gaffs or I'm sure u can swap out just the spike part to I long gaffs.i like the long spikes for pine trees and big bark maples but I have the short gaffs for oaks and smoother trees ide be a nervous mess trying to spike them Posey goosey looking pine trees

[@mr.benitezhimself]

john Hildebrand posey goose😂😭😂

[@mr.benitezhimself]

john Hildebrand here in Las Vegas, I barely get to trim trees other than palms. Maybe 10% and when I do, I don’t use spikes because I can feel me hurting the poor tree.. So I just srt to get to the canopy. 🌴🌴🌴

[@christians.6966]

What’s spurs are you using for this type of tree ? Pole or tree ? And why is it your preference

[@mr.benitezhimself]

Tree because they are for trees. I haven’t used poke gaffs.

[@estebanramos2846]

Ay bro what’s the most comfortable spikes to use on a plam tree ?? Lmk

[@mr.benitezhimself]

I have long and short spike, depends on the palm

[@poet_stowage4574]

Can you use the friction saver to also climb the palm and then use it with the zigzag to repel down?

[@mr.benitezhimself]

Yes you actually 🌴

[@poet_stowage4574]

Mr. Benitez Himself thank you for all your great content and information. You’re helping so many people including me.

[@mr.benitezhimself]

Brain Storm that’s what I’m here for brother 🙏🏼🌴 climb safe

[@juanarcos38]

My understanding is that a residential trim is only trimming below 9 to 3 orientation. Anything above that would be a commercial trim or hurricane trim.

[@mr.benitezhimself]

Commercial/hurricane trim (3-4 palm fronds, 11-1, or even 10-3) Residential trim ( 6-7 palm fronds, 9-3) But if I see any brown on top of the palm fronds, or if the palm frond is hanging too low, I make the decision to cut it off

[@ser7ser7i]

@@mr.benitezhimself Thank you.

[@migelangelrodriges139]

You are un Chingon

[@mr.benitezhimself]

migel angel RODRIGES michas gracias mi amigo 🙏🏼🌴💯

[@andrewsantillan6737]

Yo nice jump Traverse check on my last video it’s my homemade Captain Hook check it out let me know what you think

[@bohansen98]

SPiking llive trees and trimming above 3 and 9 o'clock is tree abuse. Good job

[@mr.benitezhimself]

I climb palm trees with spikes When it comes to pruning other trees, I don’t use spikes If a client pays me to leave ONE palm fronds up there, I’ll do it. I let them know, they will grow twice as fast. Also, learned this year that it’s not necessarily hurting the tree because a “hurricane” trim is actually better for palms that go thru rain/wind storms Thanks for watching

[@mr.benitezhimself]

Bo Hansen I understand where you’re coming from, these trees will live far longer than you, even with me climbing them. I don’t lose sleep over minuscule things. Like I said, if they client doesn’t want me climbing them with spikes, that fine. Let’s do SRT, but the majority of people can’t afford $300.00 a tree (just for a trim) Thanks for your tips, I’m still going to do it this way and if the money is right, I’m doing as the client wishes. Dirty hands but clean money Watch more of my videos and criticize them as well Love learning everyday Thanks