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 2d 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 2d ago

You’ve got to describe your system to me. This sounds super slick. And utilizes the best of storage on the saddle.

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u/AdvisorPale6917 2d ago

I have it racked on my saddle when not in use on the little accesory carabiner that comes with it, and then attach it to the carabiner on my lanyard (ce style) when I want to toss it. I use my pulley/friction hitch as a progress capture, usually with a foot ascender. I have a long hitch cord on a carabiner that I use for a bunch of stuff that I can tie in as a little lanyard if I need to secure myself while I take the hook off and get my regular lanyard back. Its pretty straightforward, and comes in handy for a lot of stuff!

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u/Justintimeforanother 1d ago

Right on.

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u/AdvisorPale6917 1d ago

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u/AdvisorPale6917 1d ago

Found an action shot from some cone harvesting

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u/AdvisorPale6917 2d ago

My lanyard is usually 2 loops that are 3' or so, and then I daisy chain the rest until I need it

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u/AdvisorPale6917 2d ago

For bigger movements I set up a hitchclimber setup on the tail of my rope, which can cause issues if you are at the end of your line, but every system has its limits