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Showerthought: I figured climbing spikes on live trees was no big deal, but a botched removal job showed me the harm.
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faithbennett2mo ago
Yeah, learned that one the hard way too. My early climbing days left some trees looking like they lost a fight with a porcupine. Not my finest moment.
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the_andrew2mo ago
On my last trip to Joshua Tree, I saw some guys using wide straps that still left marks on the junipers. I mean, maybe it's just me, but I've had round ropes work fine when I add a bit of old carpet under them. They don't always dig in if you spread the load right. Honestly, a lot of it comes down to how careful you are with the setup. Idk, maybe I'm wrong, but I've seen both methods fail if someone isn't paying attention.
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phoenix9702mo ago
Wide webbing straps are your best friend for tree protection. They spread the load so much better than round ropes, which dig in and cause harm. It's a simple switch that makes a REAL difference.
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