Tree Climbers Always Make This Mistake When Using The Rope Runner

[@havespurswillclimb]

Enjoyed the video. Nice service you are providing. I hope climbers are paying attention.

[@BinoH]

Thank you!

[@Knot-orious]

Your title stated that "Tree Climbers Always Make This Mistake When Using The Rope Runner." Perhaps I missed it, but what is the mistake that climbers "always" make with this mechanical climbing device? Having said that, inspection is definitely a crucial part of tree climbing. It isn't much fun AT ALL, but it should be performed for every component of a climbing system, as well as for one's harness and PPE, prior to every single climb -- at a minimum. Just because the RRP is made out of high density aluminum and stainless steel components, this hardly precludes it from requiring just as much inspection as any other piece of software or hardware used for tree climbing. In fact, due to the relative complexity of the RRP's design, it actually warrants substantially more attention insofar as inspection; and your 8 minutes worth of proper inspection protocol supports this assertion. Anyways, this was a thoughtful video that brings attention to an area of tree climbing (inspection protocol) that is often overshadowed by its much more interesting facets, such as climbing methods, equipment choices, and chainsaw techniques. The actual inspection of an RRP, following all of Bino's steps, would take roughly 1.5 minutes AT MOST, so there's no excuse for not doing one's due diligence in the name of safety and self-preservation.

[@ainarszile3137]

Thank You Bino! I also have this device. Usefull video!

[@BinoH]

Enjoy it

[@ainarszile3137]

@@BinoH Thank You!🙂

[@diegovd7215]

Thanks Bino, I have this device so this video is a keeper :)

[@BinoH]

Thank you!

[@mvblitzyo]

Great safety check

[@BinoH]

Thank you Joe!

[@philosborn1840]

On your captive, you got a Petzl bar to fit on a DMM carabiner?

[@BinoH]

Yes

[@Knot-orious]

Hey Phil. How's it going, my friend? =-P Fancy seeing you here haha

[@Knot-orious]

I use a DMM Perfecto with a removable captive bar for my RRP. Helps prevent cross-loading.

[@philosborn1840]

@@Knot-orious I picked up a SAKA footie, that’s my latest project.

[@TommyLawson-yc3ru]

Thank you Mr Bino!

[@BinoH]

You're welcome!

[@OS-26]

Можно видео с верёвкой? Спасибо

[@janismuzikants9320]

The captive is just for convenience not part of PPE requirement though. At least no such requirements in Europe. Or is it different in the USA?

[@BinoH]

Check out the Rope Runner Pros owners manual. It show no side loading carabiner a good way to make sure it doesn't is with captives.

[@janismuzikants9320]

@@BinoH got it. Thanks!

[@BinoH]

@@janismuzikants9320 You're welcome