Basics: Ascending a tree with spurs!

Like all the shy things...but can you show the simplified version next time

Would love to get into this. Gear is freaking expensive!

It's about the entry angle of your spikes not the depth. Spiking deep wears you out quick. Once you trust your gear you can cat step your way up and not be huffing and puffing. Practice close to the ground and get comfortable moving up and around the trees. Don't give up guys

I like when they show how frustrating this work can be. Thanks for the informative content bro

great video, subscribed =)

What spurs are they you are using ?

Did you kiss the pulley, man?
Lol.

Your work, production, and presentation are truly awesome.

Thank you.

Love the vid !!!

Abdon: you said you usually ascend and start removing, I assume using SRT. What happens after you've cut down most or all of the branches and you're left with the spar? Do you then come down, put on your spurs and climb back up? Or do you have a groundie send up spurs and put on spurs while you are up on the spar?

The eye of Soron see's you tryin to be Lord of the Rings, what you got 6 on 2 bridges. The not effin around set-up son

Lol I have a hard time with getting the rope or lanyard around big pegs like that it's a pain in the ass and a lil embarrassing

Is that rope good with the rope runner pro?

You guys gonna do a battle of the spurs? If you could..... What's spurs are the lightest? Ti, carbon , steel. What's best?

is that poison ivy growing on the tree?

Might wanna wash your ropes/hands lol

What do you think of that FTC rope for MRS?

Great video. Is Abdon ambidextrous? He could swing that rope around the tree with both his right and left hand. I'm right handed and I don't think I'd ever be able to casually switch to my left haha

Brother. Very nice work.

👍 Thanks

I hate spurs! I can't seem to get comfortable on them...

Lots of good info, thanks.

Excellent demo. However new climbers shouldn’t be sketched out about gaffing out. The only time you will ever slide a long distance is on a telephone pole or a skinny tree with smooth bark. The bigger the tree and/or the rougher the bark the less the slide. With experience single gaff outs (one gaff only) are easily dealt with. I look at each gaff step to ensure good placement. Avoid knots or areas of tight wood. It took me a few months to get the fear of gaffing out from my mind and that came with experience. Thanks for your video.

Excellent demonstration packed with tips and great info/ideas. Thanks so much for taking the time to share.

Hardly Basic Information for A New Climber. Keep Your Information SIMPLE for new climbers, the rest of us know what works best! Still Climbing at 70. Just Sayin