Wow, amazing! Great views. I guess this is why those who risk the most are rewarded with the most. I think I'd try this if I had all the gear, and someone else to belay me
Thanks for posting.
Wow, amazing! Great views. I guess this is why those who risk the most are rewarded with the most. I think I'd try this if I had all the gear, and someone else to belay me
Thanks for posting.
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looks beautiful man!
"Its not the fall that kills you, its the sudden stop at the end" -D.A.
"Hold on to your butts." -Samuel L. Jackson
I 100% agree with both of your arguments:
-Using paracord on my hammock is unsafe which is why I now use doubled 6 mil climb spec rope.
-Tying between two trees in the canopy is dangerous even in good weather so this trip was the first and last time I use this technique.
I was just angry when you mentioned that the mods should remove my post because you thought it shows unsafe hammocking when in fact I am showing people how to sleep high off the ground SAFELY. If I edit my original post to state that it is unsafe to hang between two trees would you agree?
Even if you were part of the 90% your input was still appreciated haha. Thanks man!
Refreshing
Last edited by Refreshing; 12-24-2011 at 18:40.
EDIT!!! Two Isles was right. No need to "re-hashing what we did in careless youth".
Last edited by Refreshing; 12-24-2011 at 21:24.
I really enjoyed this thread up until some people got snippy
and then they run off crying.
Why can there not be civil discourse?
I think 'refreshing' has taken in some points very well.
He Has stated how he would do things differently.
Yet the opposing views still keep grinding or whining.
I think valid points can be noted.
The other 'side' , if you will, notates such. Admits that he was wrong
for instance in defining a tree and we move on.
Everybody learns and everyone can risk as much or as little as they are capable and able.
No need in re-hashing what we did in careless youth.
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AT '12. AT '14. FT '15. CA '15.
I can't believe how some people poo poo everything they can't accomplish. As a dad with two dependants, I would try this--with help--any day. The veiws and photos are awsome. My only caveat, make sure someone knows your exact itenerary. It has been said I'm not afraid of dying, I'm afraid of not living. Keep it going young man---LIVE.
I think that I shall never see
A poem as lovely as a tree.... Joyce Kilmer "Trees"
I bought this book at Muir Woods near SF. True tales here.
http://richardpreston.net/preston-books/the-wild-trees
I can only imagine hanging in these redwood / sequoia forests.
I love the unimproved works of God. - Horace Kephart
Thanks for posting the pics. That's an awesome way to use a hammock setup. It'll also come in handy if it turns out zombie's can't climb trees.
Sigh! I didn't look at the original post knowing I would likely want to try doing that some day. I got the climbing rope, harness, biners & stuff, but was still able to resist viewing.
Today, I temporarily lost my mind & I looked, then it got worse & I looked at the trip report & pictures.
Refreshing: When I fall out of the trees, I'm telling the wife that you put me up to it.
Great report, even better pictures!
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