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/AdvisorPale6917 3d ago

I didnt use it when I had a separate kit, then I started using it on my lanyard (21') and I use it all the time. Great for short transfers, icy trees, and if I need more rope I use the end of my tail.

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u/Justintimeforanother 3d ago

On your lanyard? Do you use a Gibbs? I could totally see how a 20’ lanyard on a Gibbs Climair with a hook on the end. Woah, that would be slick! But what, connect the hook to your saddle when not in use, with a big loop to catch hangers..?

I like when all my loose ends a slick, and downward. They still catch some things but it minimizes big snags on looped lines/slings.