Basic Techniques - Petzl

Mechanical Prusik with high-efficiency swivel, for tree care

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Techniques to improve returning to the trunk with SRT

Primary uses of the ZIGZAG

Examples of ZIGZAG handling

Movement and work in the tree using DdRT and SRT with the ZIGZAG

Installing the ZIGZAG in SRS mode for accessing and working in the tree

Wrong attachment of the rope end to the ZIGZAG (DdRT usage)

Access on doubled rope with the ZIGZAG

Access on single rope with ASCENSION and CROLL and ZIGZAG in double mode

Attaching a second belay system to the ZIGZAG

Basic tree care concepts