What is the best arborist climbing rope?

Dan discusses all the ropes he uses on a regular basis as a climbing arborist. He talks about the benefits of each rope, when he’d use them and in what application.
Every rope featured in the video Dan uses regularly and is therefore a recommendation (in the correct application) otherwise he wouldn’t feature the rope.
There are many ropes that Dan has not used and therefore can not comment on, as that would be insincere.
These are Dan’s thoughts at the beginning of 2021.
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[danpowellwoodman]

Thanks Dan
I appreciate you sharing your preferences with us. So many of the arborists that have been on youtube for an extended time have stopped teaching basic information and techniques. I've always admired you for being willing to instruct and help new climbers while keeping everyone else apprised of the latest equipment.
Kudos Mr.

[neightjay]

You’re the man Dan. Thanks for taking the time to make this video. I took your advice 3 or 4 years ago and purchased the Yale blue moon as my first rope. Started out with hitches and moved on to the zig zag. The rope never gave me any issues. Now looking at that petzl rope. Nice that it passes thru the zig zag. Again thanks for all the content. All the best in 2021.

[chrisguitar]

Ive learned tons from you, nothing you say is wasted words. Thank you for all of your content.

[TroyStevensStelzerPaintingInc]

Crazy that I've seen so many of your vids, but never this one, yet I'm also currently climbing on Hyperclimb 11.7 with 9.3 Epi. Although I've always loved that hitch cord, the climbing line is new, (to me at least). Wonderful combo. Thanks for the vid.

[danielmclellan]

Hey Dan, thanks for the great video! Was wondering if you would make a video on rigging ropes or just comment on what rigging ropes you like.

[treedom]

It is super helpful to see how the different pieces in another cimber's kit fit together as a whole integrated system for managing everything together ...

If there's anyone completely immune to that mentality of "this one single piece of apparatus [be it rope / mechanical / harness / whatever] got to be the absolute best thing - I must get it." Well ... have yet to meet them.

But seeing things laid out in a more thoroughly thought-through, taking time to tease out the points worth considering - what works well with what kind of thing. Help to make those well-informed decisions.

Thank you for doing that.
Cheers

[trex]

Thank-you! I need a specific starter list long with what to do with each element and how to use them. What I really want is a class.

[jamesleroy]

Good job and entertaining. I'm new to climbing on a rope. Well super new. I am in cable TV and climbed for years on bashlins with a leather strap 20-30 feet off the ground. I want to learn how to tree climb. I have looked at loads of reviews and couldn't make up my mind. I am the guy who is going to get 1 rope and you sold me on the Yale 11.7. Thanks for the video.

[hotdognonesky]

I love seeing other people's gear and systems. I mainly use 16 strand for a moving rope system because I like the stretch I get when I'm moving between trees and especially during a big swing or a jump that involves a miss. (I know I shouldn't jump from tree to tree, but I'm not very smart and I think it's fun) I'm over 250 lbs so I find that it makes a difference on my body. Thank you for the video. I enjoyed it!

[JesseStanchfield]

thanks! tree noob and appreciate all the info here and in the podcast!

[jeromelouis]

Great video, actually helped me with deciding which climbing rope to get next. I just got in to the industry this year and my first rope has some nicks and discoloration, so I've decided to retire it just to be safe and went with the samson hyperclimb because I do both MRS and SRS climbing. It was a very affordable option I found.

[rrssmooth]

That is what I was thinking, most expensive tranverse line ever 😉, talking about ropes got me excited, love the smell of new rope. Great video.

[kennethsizer]

Awesome video, Dan!
Bonus: the comments are more informative than most videos. You guys are great!

[philosborn]

I appreciate all your efforts and enjoyed the presentation 🇨🇦!

[ringoscaramanga]

Thank you so much for taking your time to explain everything into details, I really got enlightened

[TomStevens.]

Donaghys' cougar ropes (available as orange, blue, pink or grey/red) but make sure it's not the CE version (because that stuff is crap). Definitely one of the favourite all purpose ropes in Australia. Semi-static. Amazing on hitches or mechanical devices. Fantastic for both SRS and MRS.

[elhuero]

What length of rope would you recommend if i can only buy one? What lengths would you recommend if i can buy two? Thanks

[phi]

You just convinced me to get DrenaLINE (Stars & Stripes!! pattern) for DRT work. I already have Teufelberger's Tachyon and Xstatic, so now this completes the trifecta. THANK YOU!!

[deanstavalone]

I use the "flow" but passing it thru the eye isn't really an advantage. You install the zig once...then yer done. Nobody is taking it in and out and honestly it was still a bit of a pain to install from the "eye end" I tried, even with the little string they provided...it was just easier to install from the other end. Love the rope, but the eye isn't really an advantage IMO. Thanks for the content. What's your opinion on xstatic? I use that for SRT.

[jamesford]

Would the petzl flow be OK to use with foot ascenders? I’m new to this rope climbing stuff. I’m used to using gaffes and a lanyard. So whatever rope you think would be best to start out on I would appreciate it. And thank you for the videos. And also I’m not worried about spending the extra money for a high end rope