Here are a few more photos from the Marquand Park climb:
NJ climb photos

Climber020 takes a limb walk

Great pics you took Moss. Getting to look at the pictures is almost as exciting as the climb itself.

I am thinking about putting together something to help people to learn to swing safely. Start small and swing from limb to limb or just swing off a branch into open air. Then eventually it can lead to 20+ foot swings from tree to tree. I find it to be the most exciting thing in the tree to do.

My next climb is going to be a Swinging expedition. Would like to see how far I could travel by swinging from tree to tree without coming down. Wonder if there is a world record for that? Might just have to find out so I know what to shoot for.

You're reading my mind. I was thinking the same thing. A swing expedition/clinic would be great. I was so busy trying to retrieve that very tenaciously stuck throwbag that I only caught parts of your moves. But you did run an excellent demonstration, now I have an idea of what elements and considerations are involved. I've been working on small limb to limb swings and just swinging into air, now I can see where it can take me.
-moss

Princeton climb continued. . .
That was a “beefy” tree you were trying to tame.
Looks more like bouldering than tree climbing, eh?
Note: This was early in the day, (i.e. moss still had all 10 fingers)

Nice photo EJ, I look like a flea on the mighty red oak. Are you sure that isn't photoshoped?

The tree to tree swing is known as a "flying traverse". It needs the perfect set up as far as anchor points are concerned (TIP). You must have the highest anchor possible nearest your target branch (tree). A long rope run is also needed plus a branch one can walk back on opposite the swing to create maximum swing potnetial. This move does carry some risk factor as far as back swing is concerned and getting back on the tree if you miss. Oh yes- the lanyard must be in hand and ready at the apex of the swing for a quick connection.