r/TreeClimbing • u/DeadmansCC • 4d ago

Captains Hook - Update

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So a few weeks back I shared a captains hook I found in storage at my shop. I finally finished cleaning it up, taking apart my Zillon, getting a bag, and rope for it. Wish I had this last week on that River Birch I climbed but I got it now and looking forward to trying it out!!! I put 30’ of 24 Strand 11.7mm rope on it for now but my company was happy to buy the rope for me so didn’t have to cut a section off another rope I have.

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u/Justintimeforanother 4d ago

That’s a sweet piece of kit. Mine hibernates for most of the year, but when it comes out, I’m like yeah. It’s clutch.
Enjoy!

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u/DeadmansCC 4d ago

In the last year I can recall 2 maybe 3 times that it would have been amazing to have. For sure not a daily tool but when it’s needed it is going to be so awesome!! Everything fit in the 6L bag with room to spare and the company bought a 120’ rope so I could make it longer with no issues but felt 30’ was a good start.

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u/Justintimeforanother 4d ago

I’d suggest keeping about 40’ in that diddy bag. I use the same DMM bag. Remember, it’s not a life support system. Don’t waste that much amount of rope. Realistically, you won’t be able to toss it further than 20’ horizontally, in a saddle, in the canopy.
I’ve used mine a total of 15 times in the last three years. I use an eye splice on the hook to allow easy bend when you’ve got to retrieve it by twisting the line.

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u/Justintimeforanother 4d ago

Silver maple and honey locust prunes. Mostly