INCREDIBLE Rope Runner HACK for Arborists & Tree Climbers (A Knotorious Original Concept)!
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VIDEO about mechanical advantage systems on a limb walk: • LIMB WALKS with MECHAN...
DISCLAIMER: This video discusses a completely new method for using the Rope Runner/Rope Runner Pro which has been tested thoroughly by only one, single person (that would be me, Knotorious). Therefore, if you decide to take my advice and attempt to use this system on your own, you knowingly and wittingly accept all risk and responsibility for your actions. Using completely new climbing systems, regardless of how confident I may be, poses inherent dangers.
I want the world of tree climbing to gain awareness of my new technique. But I also want everyone to be as safe as possible. I chose to post this video because CZcams, even in the realm of arboriculture, should be a place were anyone can feel free to propose new ideas and concepts; even if they aren't 100% certain that their ideas are entirely safe.
Having said that, I am certifiably close to 99% certain that I have come up with a solution for the Rope Runner (Pro)'s vulnerability regarding its potential for collapsing when placed in a standard (theoretical) 3:1 mechanical advantage configuration for limb walking. You, the viewer, must make your own assessment. I am NOT recommending this system to ANYONE. I am merely, excitedly, disseminating my novel idea across the internet via my CZcams channel. Start low and slow. Don't climb alone. Have backup plans. Stay safe.
~Love, Knotorious
In this episode, I will introduce, explain, and demonstrate a completely new method for climbing with a Rope Runner/Rope Runner Pro, which -- based on my testing and knowledge/understanding of the devices, hardware and physics involved -- should be completely safe for use at height.
The manufacturer of the Rope Runner Pro (Notch Equipment) states explicitly in their instruction manual that the device should never be placed in a 2:1 (which can occur when a climber performs a natural redirect, without pulling the tail of their rope over first, which causes the potential for the device to collapse and stay collapsed, causing a climber to plummet to the ground) or a 3:1 theoretical mechanical advantage system.
This means that the Rope Runner cannot be used as part of a mechanical advantage system on a limb walk, which are almost exclusively formed by building a 3:1 system. It also means that the Rope Runner cannot be used with many of the retrievable redirects out there which require that the climber descend with their device in a 3:1 formation. As far as I'm concerned, these two elements may constitute the ONLY downside that the Rope Runner (Pro) possesses. Everything about this device is incredibly amazing and nothing short of perfection.
Bothered by this, I decided I would think about this vulnerability of the Rope Runner's and that I would attempt to come up with a solution, so that Rope Runner owners could use their devices in these two aforementioned, previously impossible ways. And I firmly believe that I have been successful in doing so.
PLEASE watch this video! It will answer any and all questions that you might have about everything I have said thus far!
CREDITS:
For my few second intro with music, the video with the running stream in the background of the title clip is from Vecteezy, which I acquired a free license for, and I am there legally obligated to promote them. You can find the exact clip used in my intro below. I honestly actually genuinely appreciate Vecteezy, because they offer a pretty large selection of freely available stock footage.
"Beautiful scenery of the forest with water stream flowing over the rocks. Stock Videos by Vecteezy"
www.vecteezy.com/video/672380... - Jak na to + styl
Please consider DONATING: paypal.me/KnotoriousKnotting
DISCLAIMER: This video discusses a completely new method for using the Rope Runner/Rope Runner Pro which has been tested thoroughly by only one, single person (that would be me, Knotorious). Therefore, if you decide to take my advice and attempt to use this system on your own, you knowingly and wittingly accept all risk and responsibility for your actions. Using completely new climbing systems, regardless of how confident I may be, poses inherent dangers.
I want the world of tree climbing to gain awareness of my new technique. But I also want everyone to be as safe as possible. I chose to post this video because CZcams, even in the realm of arboriculture, should be a place were anyone can feel free to propose new ideas and concepts; even if they aren't 100% certain that their ideas are entirely safe.
Having said that, I am certifiably close to 99% certain that I have come up with a solution for the Rope Runner (Pro)'s vulnerability regarding its potential for collapsing when placed in a standard (theoretical) 3:1 mechanical advantage configuration for limb walking. You, the viewer, must make your own assessment. I am NOT recommending this system to ANYONE. I am merely, excitedly, disseminating my novel idea across the internet via my CZcams channel. Start low and slow. Don't climb alone. Have backup plans. Stay safe.
~Love, Knotorious
In this episode, I will introduce, explain, and demonstrate a completely new method for climbing with a Rope Runner/Rope Runner Pro, which -- based on my testing and knowledge/understanding of the devices, hardware and physics involved -- should be completely safe for use at height.
The manufacturer of the Rope Runner Pro (Notch Equipment) states explicitly in their instruction manual that the device should never be placed in a 2:1 (which can occur when a climber performs a natural redirect, without pulling the tail of their rope over first, which causes the potential for the device to collapse and stay collapsed, causing a climber to plummet to the ground) or a 3:1 theoretical mechanical advantage system.
This means that the Rope Runner cannot be used as part of a mechanical advantage system on a limb walk, which are almost exclusively formed by building a 3:1 system. It also means that the Rope Runner cannot be used with many of the retrievable redirects out there which require that the climber descend with their device in a 3:1 formation. As far as I'm concerned, these two elements may constitute the ONLY downside that the Rope Runner (Pro) possesses. Everything about this device is incredibly amazing and nothing short of perfection.
Bothered by this, I decided I would think about this vulnerability of the Rope Runner's and that I would attempt to come up with a solution, so that Rope Runner owners could use their devices in these two aforementioned, previously impossible ways. And I firmly believe that I have been successful in doing so.
PLEASE watch this video! It will answer any and all questions that you might have about everything I have said thus far!
That issue and solution was discussed and demonstrated by presenters at Arborfest I attended a few weeks ago. Not new, but thanks for your videos, enjoy them very much.
Well, at least my video is the first actual publicly available discussion and demonstration of this technique then! It's new to me and I'm sure it's new to anyone who didn't attend Arborfest, including myself and the vast majority of other tree climbers! =-D Glad you enjoy my videos! I appreciate you saying that!
I didn’t attend Arbor Fest and knew about this
@@TheModernArborist Interesting! I'm actually glad it's more popular than I was originally aware of; this means people can really trust this method. Thanks for commenting!
Back with some heat! you're getting better and better being on camera brother. much love and respect!!!
Knotorious produces that HOT FIRE (and occasionally speaks in the third person)! Thanks for saying that I'm getting "better and better" on camera! I see that change myself and it's amazing! It's nice to be creating next level tree content that my viewers, like yourself, can thoroughly enjoy! Thanks for your continued support for my channel!
He's getting stronger and more powerful!
I recommend a butterfly knot for mid line use. That setup is in risk of slipping. I speak from experience. Otherwise flipping awesome video bro
If you use a small enough ring, trust me when I tell you that it will not slip. But it's worth testing before you decide to use it. I used a 34mm ID anchor ring on an 11.8mm rope and it is rock solid. A larger ring might be at risk of slipping for sure. Glad you enjoyed the video! Pretty proud of it!
I did. Enjoy it. Looking forward to the next one
Great job..!!! very impressive configuration on the rope runner pro for limb walking..!! I’m very impressed..
Thank you very much! I'm incredibly proud of this brand new idea/original concept! It has always bothered me that the Rope Runner/Rope Runner Pro can't be used with 3:1 limb walking configurations and one day this method occurred to me after I thought about it for awhile! I made this video only a few days ago, but because I wanted to make sure I was the first to propose the idea/make a video out of it, I made sure it was the very next video I posted! =-D
Outstanding bro
Thank you! I appreciate it! The video turned out great! The idea is so unique and interesting as well.
Love to sée this vidéo coming out
I have tries this technique from your advice
This help me a lot in the tree
Keep UP your great vidéo
All thé good for you
I'm so glad you enjoyed the video and I love to hear that you have tried this method out and have had great success with it! I am extremely proud of my new concept/method and proud of myself for coming up with it. It truly does seem to be a legitimate, safe, clever hack which, by adding only 1-2 pieces of hardware (effectively nothing/easy), a climber can use the RRP in a 3:1 configuration without the risk of it collapsing! As for you telling me to "keep up [my] great videos," don't worry! I have already made enough content over the last two months to where I could sit back and relax until October of next year, when I would probably run out. But I don't take breaks. I am going to continue to make videos as often as I can so that this channel gets loaded with premium educational content about tree climbing and knots/friction hitches! =-D
By your "new technique" you mean that thing that some arborists have been doing for years? With all forms of rope and mechanical friction hitches? That thing?
All I can say is that I've never once seen anyone climbing like this. So, as far as *I* was concerned when creating this video, it is new and original (I truly did come up with this idea on my own, without any outside influence). Even if "some arborists" have been climbing this way for years, I was unable to find a single, solitary website or video about. If you know of even one video that discusses this method, please link it, because I'd love to see it. Finally, if this truly isn't something new, then that's actually a wonderful thing! It means this has a long history of use among "some" tree climbers (according to you) and, therefore, just like I theorized in my video, this method actually is more likely to be completely safe to use.
Most responsible arborists won't show you techniques or methods that are either inherently dangerous or are not an approved use by the equipment manufacture for liability reasons. Just because a professional has the knowledge and experience to implement a "hack" does not make it appropriate for everyone. If you can't fully articulate the risks associated with a certain action, consider yourself uninformed and don't take the action.
Everthing about tree climbing is "inherently dangerous," but I agree that it isn't always a wise decision to show methods that are "not an approved use by the equipment manufacturer for liability reasons." As far as liability is concerned, I am taking a risk, but I did provide a TON of disclaimers and it has now become apparent that this method has been around for awhile now, and it has not appeared to pose any unacceptable amounts of risk to the climber. I also demonetized this video so that I wouldn't profit from it and to keep advertisers away from any liability I may incur.
I see professional tree climbers/arborists using carabiners, for example, in ways which are not supported by the manufacturer, such as whenever they choke their rope around a spar using a carabiner. Anyone who has been tree climbing for awhile has seen this in professional's videos. Some of the biggest channels show themselves using carabiners in this way because, although manufacturers refuse to promote any applications which might cross load a carabiner, if the spar is big enough, if the gate is triple action, and so long as the gate is facing up, this is a perfectly safe and acceptable way to use a carabiner as far as the industry is concerned.
I honestly didn't have to "fully articulate the risks associated with [this] certain action" because I honestly never truly believed there were any risks to using one's Rope Runner (Pro) in this fashion, with a pulley below it, extending the rope, allowing for it to be used in a 3:1 configuration on a limb walk, or for certain retrievable redirects which require a climber to descend on a 3:1 for retrieval. I said in my video that I was 99% confident that my method is safe, but made it very clear that, as far as I knew at the time, this was a very new and relatively untested method, but that I felt safe using it.
It would soon be discovered that many before me have already used/use this method in order to use the Rope Runner (Pro) in the exact manner I demonstrated in this video. Not just this device, but with other mechanical climbing devices. I did everything I possibly could to make sure that everyone understood the risks to inexperienced climbers, while also being confident that I BELIEVED there were no real risks when used by someone who has practiced "low and slow" first. I said that at one point in the video, among other very careful and well-thought-out disclaimers which were intended to protect the viewer much more than myself.
I believe this is an important video and that, although I can't take credit for this method anymore, I am DELIGHTED that I have been told that this is a method that has a much longer history of use than I originally anticipated and a successful one at that. I think people deserve to know about this method.
I think this is a good video, however this is not a new concept. Been done with the akimbo. tree climbing competitions are a great way to see new techniques.
Yes, a lot of people have been telling me that. While I guess it's not as new as I had previously thought (I had no way of knowing it was already such a popular method because I'm pretty isolated and couldn't find any videos or website content about it), it's exciting to find out that this method is likely just as safe as I had originally thought it might be. It's also nice to know that there is finally a video out there about this. Maybe there already is one somewhere on the interwebs, but I haven't been able to find one. People should definitely know about this method. It's so cool and useful. Glad you liked the video! Thanks for commenting!