Tree Climbing with Zig Zag and Chicane, Best Tree Gear

Hi Mr Bino, what is this green rope your're using in the demo? Which brand of rope is fit better on this Petzl gears right now ?

Thanks man. Now I’m motivated for a zigzag I’m going too stop with the Blake hitch

I have an older zigzag and use it as a drt system for basically a fall arrest system when i spike a tree. I'm looking at converting over to the srt system mainly to incorporate a way to be rescue from the ground if the unthinkable happens and i am unable to descend on my own. I was looking at this step up due to having the zigzag already and purchasing the chiana with a basal anchor tied to a petzel ID for the ground guy to bring me down.. any downside to what im describing and any food for though you might have... all ears

More cardio will help

man i buy you a beer teach me how to tie all this stuff . hahah

Why do you need to use the chicane with the,zig zag? Thought zigzag zag was good enough by itself.

Whats the difference between the chicane and a rope wrench?

Thanks for videos 😉

I like the rope winch better then the chicane just cause it less bulky and it more durable I feel like have you tried both of them ?

honestly, your videos are not bad. But it does not really seem like you are more of a pretend expert to me.

great video - how thick is the rope you are using? Also do you have to use a Chicane with the zigzag? if so why?

Hello Bino, thanks for the great videos. I use Yale xtc on my zig zag and want to try an 11.7mm rope. I am a heavy climber, i worry 11.7 might move too fast on descent with my extra lbs and less friction. Apparently the zigzag works better on 11.7mm.

What’s the chest clip for I have one given has a gift not being utilized

you attached on the saddle belt instead of the bridge, does it matter for positioning when rope walking or is that just your preference? my saddle is quite different and having trouble with leaning back instead of staying verticle, it was easier when at head height but had to advance with hand and couldn't use the chestie

Bino, thanks for the video. I currently use the rope wrench and rope runner pro and have considered adding the zig zag pro with the chicane. I enjoyed your video and think I will go ahead and get the set up. Do you have a "go to" climbing set up and do you prefer single rope or moving rope?

Hi nice informative video what quickie do you use

Did you ever try a rope wrench instead of a Chicane?

Have you tried a dog bone? If so what did you think about it

Can you do a RAD system with this? Thanks.

Bino could you do a video on a few different canopy anchors for the zig zag chicane setup that are retrievable

its a tricky one because the zig zag is not midline attachable so it limits your options on canopy tie ins, more so with friction savers

Another great Vid. Thanks Bino. : )))

I missed the part where you went from a short tail below the alpine butterfly to a long rope to the ground...How did you do that?

Would love to see you try out some of the SRT hitches like the "Sticht hitch". Would be great to see if they work for you!

Thank you

Thanks for another great video, Bino. I went with the Zigzag for my first mechanical because it works well with many ropes and you don't have to adjust any friction settings. I'll be climbing on it this morning for the third time while pruning dead branches.

Bravo....

Hi Bino,
what do you think about using the Petzl Chicane with an ordinary friction cord ( e.g. Distel, or Michocan) and for example the Hitch climber Pulley? I guess it would be possible, can you imagine any disadvantages? Would it a be secure way to climb SRT? Maybe you want to do a video about this issue!?! Many greetings from Germany, I really love your videos!!!

It would be great if You test like so the "Love Taz 3"

Bono, rather than feeding twice when moving the tie in point, unclip the Chacaine to let the rope free and clip in once the new tie in is set. Love the zig zag, and it does take time to get used to releasing to descend. Hopefully soon the Chacaine can be added.

Yeah I got one for my zigzag still trying to get used to how long it is but it works really great oh yeah and I got one of those jet foot ascenders thanks to your video it works great

Great love it Bino

Thanks for the excellent video :) how about trying out the chicane and a friction hitch?

I love my zz & chicane set up...the only down side is that it's not mid-line attachable

what do you like better between all the mechanical hitches i have the rope runner pro right now have not had the chance to use it as of yet but will