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2008 Rendezvous

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The September 2008 Annual Tree Climbing Rendezvous in Atlanta is approaching, and it's going to be tree-mendous! Don't miss it! 

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Gear Rater Ascending Tools
Please use the following guidelines in your evaluation of ascending tools:
Type of use: 1=Professional, 5=Recreational, 3=Both
Frequency of use: 1=once every 2-3 months, 2=once a month, 3=2-3 times/month, 4=1-2 times/week
5=3-5 times/week
Durability: 1=falls apart with infrequent use, 5=holds up extremely well with frequent use
Technical skill required: 1=difficult to figure out, 5=easy to figure out
Ease of use/set-up: 1=difficult, 5=easy
Safety: 1=easy to make mistake / gear failure, 5=reliable under any conditions
Strength: 1=breaks easily, 5=rarely or never breaks
Portability: 1=very difficult to carry, 5=very easy to carry


Petzl Basic Ascender
User rating: 
 4.5

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Image courtesy WesSpur Tree Equipment
 
Bee Line Eye & Eye Split Tail
User rating: 
 4.5

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Image courtesy SherrillTree
 
TENEX Eye & Eye Split Tail
User rating: 
 3.8

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Image courtesy SherrillTree
 
Ultra Tech Eye & Eye Split Tail
User rating: 
 3.8

(8 mm)

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Image courtesy SherrillTree

 
One Eye Split Tail
User rating: 
 4.4

(13 mm)

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Image courtesy SherrillTree

 
CMI "Ultrascender"
User rating: 
 3.8

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Image courtesy SherrillTree
 
ART "Lockjack Sport"

Also used for descending.

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Image courtesy SherrillTree

 
Yates "Big Wall Ascender"
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Image courtesy Yates Climbing Equipment
 
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