Tensioned ropes which are deflected under load place high magnitudes of force at either anchor . In the setup above , unacceptably high forces are being placed on the top anchor , applied at high angles to the arm of the tree in a direction in which timber is particularly weak .
Please see the chapters on evaluating tree anchors ( Chapter 2.3 ) and on floating anchors ( Chapter 2.4.2 ) for further details .
Skills that may be required : |
Technique |
Description |
Evaluating tree anchors |
Chap . 2.3 |
Floating anchors |
Pg . 170 |
Pick-off rescue |
Pg . 50 |
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