JRB Tree Climbing Method: Rigging and Climbing a New Rope

This is a demonstration of the rigging of and initial climb on a brand new rope using the JRB Climbing Method.

DISCLAIMER: Viewers assume responsibility for their own safety. This video is provided for demonstrational and informational purposes only, and is not considered advice nor instruction. Climbing and related knot tying activities are dangerous and should be performed only with appropriate training, supervision and protective equipment. The author disclaims responsibility for the clarity, comprehensiveness and accuracy of the content, as well as all liability for accidents or injuries incurred. - JRB Tree Climbing LLC

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[chatpile]

I love that bouncy feel, it’s much less when you get to your hunting height and lovely on a rope burner repel and stop!

[davidheffron]

John, thanks for the great video. In several videos you mentioned the use of a false crotch, for use in trees without a usable crotch to toss over. I hunt an area with very straight crotch-less trees. I plan on presetting these trees and feel a false crotch may be appropriate for this. Thanks for the great information you provide!

[thefullaj]

Great video, your passion for teaching really shows! Interesting hitches, not something I have seen as a mountain guide. I would strongly recommend not leaving hitches on for an extended period of time as you are unable to inspect the hitch, though the amount of friction and heat are minimal as you stated periodically inspecting gear is important. I have found over the years that I have to you at least 1/3 more energy on a dynamic rope, be it ascending or hauling, and in a hunting situation I haven’t found an advantage other than more readily available in smaller diameters.

[DavidWilliams-vyus]

John I am very impressed my name is Chris I've been a fireman for 32 years and then avit Rock and tree climber entry dismantlement I will say joining the two Miche hitches I am a big fan of the Zeppelin bins joining two ropes together it is a safe and secure not and comes apart very easily when you want it to I love what you doing very good instruction stay safe climbing and God bless

[jrbtc]

I was asked what rope was used in this demonstration: It's Mammut Alpine Dry 8.0, a dynamic rope, which is NOT specifically designed for tree climbing. Ultimately, it is the responsibility of the climber to decide which rope or cord they use for any application.

[TherealFNM]

Would or could you use this rope to climb up via the saddle hunters hitch leap frog method? My debate is between this and RescTech, but I figured this would be much more resilient than the resctech.