How to Climb SRT/SRS: The Basics!

In this series of how to, Abdon shares the basics on how to climb SRT/SRS
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[@TheKde25]

Been an arborist for nearly 2 decades and never even tried srt. This video makes me want to. Excellent job.

[@BartlettArboristSupply]

Thank you!

[@Xc31]

If you're climbing a lot of tall stuff its 100% the way to go. Just the ease of ascend is worth the kit imo and it will earn itself back in no time.

[@ryanlewis1834]

14 year and same

[@bennydafarmer865]

Fuck yeah one of the best demo intros for arborist

[@BartlettArboristSupply]

Thanks homie 💪!

[@TheFiredog3]

Very good video, just getting into climbing, pruning and felling from up in the tree. 63y/o retired firefighter with rope rescue experience and find climbing exciting and great exercise. Most of my equipment was purchased from Bartlett Arborist Supply, you can always find videos on KZbin about the equipment you sell that is very helpful. Keep up with the great videos.

[@BartlettArboristSupply]

Thank you, cheers!!

[@gabebraveheart2541]

I have watched a ton of “how to srt” videos and this is the most informative and concise I have seen.

[@edwindude9893]

Best KZbin instructor.

[@BartlettArboristSupply]

Thank you for the kind words!

[@mootseighthecat]

Spot on info. Cheers, old Cdn.Arborist.

[@Wallace0333]

This is one of the best tutorials, thank you!

[@BartlettArboristSupply]

Thanks for the kind words!

[@OutlandFL]

Excellent and very thorough instructional video on the itemized 1, 2, 3 requirements for SRT/SRS since I have seen a few video's others make that don't include critical safety alerts and DETAILS for the friction knots or equipment in each situation as thoroughly that you do show. When misinterpreted in those other video's some can and I am sure have, gotten themselves into some trouble. You mentioned the "why's and reasons for" which is important in a life-critical activity rather than give opinions only that other video's don't always justify since most others don't include those "reasons for." So I appreciate that you included all the possibilities one can encounter to stay out of trouble since being up high is no place to find out you did it wrong.. right? Thanks!

[@robertsieben574]

I love your drip brother, I’m new to the culture and industry of the tree world please upload any tips and tricks your vids keep me intrigued and excited as time goes on I’ll find my swag. Love from Australia X

[@BartlettArboristSupply]

Right on, thanks for watching!🤙

[@wellbertuswelly7020]

Menakjubkan. Sangat sangat kereeen Seperti Predator and Alien. Yang bergalax xi ke planet bumi. 😊😊😊 Think youuuu

[@Sethhaun78]

Back then you only learned from other crews or other guys .so you wouldn't know any of this and had to earn it.via a apprenticeship or someone that would even train you..key word IF.

[@VinnyMartello]

I just do takedowns of trees mostly and I rock the spikes and a prusik but it’s time to learn a little more and do more.

[@BartlettArboristSupply]

Awesome!

[@cgriebel1]

Nice vid Boom Boom. Hey, where did you pick up that slick wooden handpiece for the hitch? Anyone retail custom pieces, or is this something I'd need to make up on the bench out of a section of thick hardwood dowel?

[@BartlettArboristSupply]

I sourced mine from a friend. You can search it as Big Jim's Hitch Breaker.

[@n085fs]

What diameter rope is typically used? I been messing around on a 1/4" double braided for myself and a 5/8" polypropylene for limb control, it has a core, idk how many strands, but my neighbor who's into rock climbing has a 3/8" or maybe even 1/2" for climbing. What's normal? Is 1/4" too thin? Does anyone else use 1/4"?

[@JavierMendez-e7n]

What’s the name of the friction hitch you use on this video?

[@BartlettArboristSupply]

The Catalon Hitch.

[@nathansmith965]

he says the basics "" and proceeds to spout out nothing but jargon that only tree climbers know

[@BartlettArboristSupply]

This is the basics for SRT climbing, if you are new to climbing and only want the bare bones basics for traditional climbing, this is the wrong video for you. May we suggest this video >>> kzbin.info/www/bejne/bZiqkqFjqdSobq8si=-3LTCcSnj6o_zNfd . Hopefully the jargon in the recommended basics video makes sense.

[@richkellett2418]

Jargon: “special words or expressions used by a profession or group that are difficult for others to understand.” Might be because it’s a video for tree climbers 🤔

[@williamlong9653]

If you don't know enough of the basics to understand then you're better off with drt

[@threeriversforge1997]

I love the idea of just walking up the rope like that. I'm way too big for such things, but I sure wouldn't mind trying it just once before I die!

[@Sethhaun78]

The wrench taketh...50 percent of the load .thanks to Bingham and guys like that and mumford.with there tinkering skillls

[@BartlettArboristSupply]

Excellent comment, thank you for bringing that up!

[@wisniewskijan4839]

Really love your videos guys ❤🐒🦫 Very cool that you Do your videos in two languages 👌😎

[@BartlettArboristSupply]

Thanks! 😃

[@bryancampbell2197]

AWESOME Thank you for demonstrating in a tree..not on the ground. Sometimes seeing the demo in a real instance is ultra valuable

[@BartlettArboristSupply]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@robertsieben574]

Great content mate, god bless keep going ❤

[@BartlettArboristSupply]

Thank you 🙌

[@ryandelcourt4774]

ty bro, what are your thoughts on metal vs rope tether on your wrench?

[@BartlettArboristSupply]

Prefer the soft tether rather than metal. During spar work, I can cinch it tight to the wood and spin around to make a nice face cut. Side loading the tether wouldn't matter, just keep an eye on the slic pin orientation.

[@r.g.3636]

thank you.... you guys are great teachers....!!!!

[@BartlettArboristSupply]

Thank you🙌!

[@shawnengelman5029]

Great video buddy.

[@BartlettArboristSupply]

Thanks big dawg!

[@TimberTrainer]

The Wrench seems outdated compared to the Akimbo and Runner. It only makes sense for someone looking to transition into SRS who already owns all the other gear. The Rope Runner Pro doesn’t cost more more than a stiff teather, wrench, eye & eye, and hitch climber.

[@BartlettArboristSupply]

Sure, the wrench may be a bit outdated however it has been cemented in the SRS world and keeps the user up to date on the many different hitches that exist today. There is also the fact that some climbers do not like mechanicals, which may be a deciding factor. But I do agree, mechanicals are butter smooth!

[@wellbertuswelly7020]

Kereeen

[@claudeanthony468]

super smooth demo

[@countrylife4584]

I've seen tons of your videos and enjoy and learn a lot from them. One thing I've seen a few times is that object above your prusik that looks like a piece of cork. What is this? I've looked for them and can't find them. I'd love to have one! Thanks in advance!

[@BartlettArboristSupply]

Thanks for watching! That small wooden accessory is known as "Big Jim's Hitch Breaker and it was gifted from a friend.

[@countrylife4584]

Thank you kindly! Would you happen to know where I could purchase one from? God bless and safe climbing my friend!

[@BartlettArboristSupply]

Not entirely sure where to source.

[@countrylife4584]

Thank you. I was able to locate a few suppliers that carry them. Incase would like to know, they make them mid line attachable as well. Happy climbing! God bless

[@FT4Freedom]

It's definitely a concise intro. Everything else fill in the blanks.

[@leebennett3672]

Hi what is that little brown device above your hitch .thanks

[@BartlettArboristSupply]

It is called a Hitch Breaker.

[@Sethhaun78]

Why couldn't you use 16 strand ..i have the bigger ropewremch ..need order small one 11 13 order from u comes today new bluemoon......

[@BartlettArboristSupply]

You can, however the toothed cams on the ascenders may damage the cover of the 16-strand and since most basic 16's are cover dependent, they could potentially weaken your rope. But if you foot lock it, have at it. It's just a general recommendation based on ropes and their load distribution.

[@Sethhaun78]

@@BartlettArboristSupply 12 strand would work or no?

[@audi_steve8363]

@@Sethhaun78 12 strand is worst

[@drakewesterman9798]

You should put links to the products used in video

[@BartlettArboristSupply]

Excellent suggestion! We will do this moving forward.

[@teamja1088]

The only reason I am hesitant to go to SRT is I am not a light climber. I weigh 260lbs without any gear, boots, or a saw. As the story goes, that means at my top crotch the rope has around 550+ lbs of force on it and it only has a WLL of 850lbs (8500lb break strength). Not the widest of safety margins to say the least. Conversely, using DRT the weight on my rope is halved, again as the story goes, which makes me feel safer with the wider safety margin. I have been thinking of switching from my current ropes to tower climbing ropes as they are stronger but I have not seen anyone online (where I have obtained all of my climbing training this far) use them so I have no idea if they are worth the extra money, plus none of the ones I have seen for sale have eyes on them, which makes using the Zigzag more difficult I found out as a knot termination tends to get in the way of its function.

[@BartlettArboristSupply]

I see your concerns. I guess, I am a bit confused as how you phrased, " top crotch your rope has around 550 lbs of force". Are you referring strictly to the rope's WLL or the branch union? If it's the branch union you are concerned with; we can only "guesstimate" what the branch union is rated for after identifying the tree species and whether it is in good condition. We are working with unrated anchors, whilst other at-height workers have rated anchors and know their WLL. Might want to canopy anchors instead of basal anchors if you're worried at the forces applied. If it was about the rope and it's WLL, refrain from jumping into the system.

[@A.E.Lanman777]

What are your thoughts on carrying a flip line with you to help you to anchor into a spot your working or even helping you out to and back from the end of the branch?

[@BartlettArboristSupply]

Lanyards definitely increase stability when working at height and is always recommended to climb with one. For coming back in from a limb walk, usually redirecting is the best choice or a mechanical advantage system would be better.

[@alotl1kevegas860]

Was that a Catalyst hitch you were climbing on?

[@BartlettArboristSupply]

It's the Catalyone.

[@alotl1kevegas860]

@@BartlettArboristSupply Thank you. You guys are the best!

[@sarahmattgosma-helfrich3880]

What is that just below the wrench, above the hitch?

[@alotl1kevegas860]

​@@sarahmattgosma-helfrich3880It's a round piece of wood with a hole in the center. It's called a "hitch breaker"

[@sarahmattgosma-helfrich3880]

@@alotl1kevegas860 so, basically it’s that? Duh… wish I could attach a photo of what I made after your comment. Very simple solution to solve the locking hitch issues

[@nathansmith965]

can anyone recommend a video for beginners wanting to learn how to climb from scratch. i have no idea what this guy is saying.

[@BartlettArboristSupply]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/bZiqkqFjqdSobq8 Watch that one ☝️.

[@minimalman1000]

What is the device being used to pull the hitch down when descending? Thanks

[@BartlettArboristSupply]

It is called the Big Jim's Hitch Breaker.

[@ajrubberduck123]

Could you go up on DRT and then go round the canopy on the chicane Srt with a 16 strand rope ?

[@BartlettArboristSupply]

Planning on foot locking up? You should be able to do that.

[@ajrubberduck123]

Yeah I mainly foot lock up anyways or hip thrust

[@audi_steve8363]

Hey where did you get your glasses??????

[@BartlettArboristSupply]

Heatwave Visual.

[@150FreeShrugs]

Which saddle are you wearing? Any recommendations? For saddle? Rope for srt?

[@BartlettArboristSupply]

The harness used in the video is the TreeMOTION Evo, that specific model is no longer available. Some good harnesses to look into: DMM Kinisi Max, Petzl Seqouia ( regular or SRT), TreeAustria Pro or Teufelberger's TreeMOTION Pro. Ropes for SRS can range from 24-strand to 48-strand. There are differences between elongation, SRS ONLY, the strand count, diameter...etc. Typically, most go with a 24-strand rope that can withstand the abuse of ascenders and can be used comfortably with both MRS & SRS climbing styles. Cousin Atrax 11.6mm, Tachyon 11.5mm, and Blue Moon 11.7mm are excellent ropes to use!