Day 5
DAY 5: Rigging
Day 5 is dedicated to rigging techniques and related information. Download the full
Tree Worker Program outline for details. There will also be a short discussion about leg spikes and other gear.
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Learning the running bowline knot for tying off branches.
The rope handler is telling the climber he's ready for the climber to cut the branch.
Practicing lowering a load (Treeman, in background) using the Portawrap.
Learning to set up a "negative rigging" system.
Setting up a fiddle block for raising loads.