Rope Installation and Throwline Techniques

Written By: Lance Piatt

Various Arbor techniques for installing the rope into trees from the ground. Rope installation is the cornerstone of tree climbing. Literally, without it… nothing else happens. Single Hand Toss, Cradle Throw or the Big Shot. All are important. Seasoned tree climbers seem to lean towards the single hand toss over time. Very accurate. The two handed cradle is secure and often allows a higher toss. The Big Shot… well, this is the canon of the traditional climbers (however, even then… bow and arrows are counted on often for the “big guys”. It is crucial, the line is not knotted up. Paying the line out is critical to keeping the system clear of obstacles. Once the bag is in place, paying special care to snags and limbs that will want to hold the bag hostage.

About The Author:

Lance Piatt

Beginning his career in the rescue and rigging world as a “blue collar” SAR member with Deschutes and Jefferson County teams. Lance Piatt owns and operates Red Ibex Solutions, a sales and marketing wheelhouse blending rope rigging education and exquisite imagery with equipment knowledge and understanding; housing Rigging Lab Academy and Rescue Response Gear… Lance is producing high-end video education, working with several experts and instructors to produce unique series of “how to videos” and courses for rope rigging: Such as; the first ever full-length rescue training DVD, 'Tower Rescue', released in fall of 2005. As well as a series of scenario-based rescues ranging from cave rescue to cliff rescue.

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