{BayAreaHikeAndHuck} Tree Self Rescue Kit?

[Bob Posey]

I know there was a discussion about tree self rescue awhile back
(outside this group). I was wondering if someone could post the cliff
notes version (links where to buy, etc.).

Thanks in advance,
Bob


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[Tim O'Neill]

I carry one that is made from items culled from my climbing gear (webbing,
biners) and 50 meters of perlon cord with an appropriately sized rappelling
device. www.towmeup.com has a great PDF of kit contents and instructions
http://towmeup.com/Tree%20Rescue%20kit%20Instructions%20RevA%20...pdf.
Their kit is very close to what I carry. Make sure you have an
appropriately sized rappelling device for the small cord -
I don't carry the kit all the time since it weighs around 4 lbs, but when
over tiger country & flying in comps, it's in the harness since self-rescue
is a necessary option. Make sure you practice with the kit while hanging in
your harness - it's much harder and complicated than it seems.

Tim


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[Larry Webster]

I have the same tree rescue kit. If you're flying XC, it's one of those must haves in your harness.

-Larry

[Simon Waddington]

Just got back from tiger country myself, no self rescues required.  However I did comple a hike and huck there, 1600' up and a nice 40 min thermalling flight which wasn't as stella as forecast but still worth it.

On Apr 18, 2010 1:48 PM, "Larry Webster" <thee...@gmail.com> wrote:

I have the same tree rescue kit. If you're flying XC, it's one of those must haves in your harness.

-Larry

On Apr 18, 2010, at 9:50 AM, Tim O'Neill wrote:

> I carry one that is made from items culled from m...

[Bob Posey]

Seems like a pretty cheap insurance program...  4 lbs isn't toooo bad, but it sorta negates the advantage of buying a 3.8kg Ozone Swift!  Vrrrrt!

Thanks for all the feedback.

Bob