This is sort of a spinoff from the previous topic. I'm curious about what method of cambium saver/false crotch/nothing(!) that folks use on the second and third pitch. If you use a monkey fist, bag, or biner on the rope end, it precludes setting a double-ring friction saver in the higher branches (which needs a throw line). Leather sleeves don't seem to be much available for some reason, and Dan House sleeves are heavy and can bend too sharply on the smaller diameter branches. So what do you use?

ART Rope Guide is what you're looking for...that is if you're able to spend $200 on a friction saver!

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nick

Hey cc,
If you want leather sleeves, just go into your local shoe-repair shop. The guy in my town was more than happy to oblige, and he only charged me about 10 bucks each!
Of course they might not know anything about what we do for fun, so you might have to put up with some ribbing about being an adult doing a child's activity!

We are able to get leather cambium savers from Lighthouse Leather in Maine. Their website is: http://users.aol.com/smscott/inv.htm

Follow the Lighthouse Leathergoods _link_ to tree climbing. I use the 24" 8-10 oz (thickest available). 5" refers to the raw size of the leather. It is sewn into a tube and riveted at the ends (for another 1$). After I get the savers, they are straight. I wet them and place them over a piece of garden hose in a soft arc and slowly dry them so it retains it soft curve.

The phone number is on the website. If you call, ask for the item that he made for Dick Flowers. This is the best one, in my not so humble opinion.

These leather savers set without much difficulty, as light, and don't cause nearly as big a bump on your head if you take one.

Bob
Tree Climbing for All
www.arborquest.org

FWIW, I called New Tribe last week to ask about these, and Lighthouse is who Barbara suggested that I contact.

This will get you to the leather sleeves:

http://users.aol.com/smscott/goods.htm