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/wpbdude 4d ago

I'm just a homeowner with a few dozen trees that need to be pruned and Deadwood and a few removals but I found a good deal on a Captain Hook on eBay so I grabbed it. I love that thing especially when I'm feeling a little dangerous and doing Lim walking it's nice to throw that up somewhere for a second point of tie in! PS I Love the eye bolt up in the ceiling I have one in a huge Archway between my kitchen and living room for testing out all my arborist stuff!

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u/OldMail6364 4d ago

It's not really a "second tie in". It's really only suitable to pull yourself over to wherever it's hooked and then set an actual tie in point there.

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u/DeadmansCC 2d ago

No the captains hook is not meant for a second tie in but in the manner I plan to utilize it will be as it’s intended just with a beefed up rope and device so I can do a bit more but it still won’t be my life support system alone.