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qwert3948

qwert3948

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like. how do i get up there..
i've been so weak recently im not sure if i'd be able to climb a tree xd
 
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wham311

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Retractable stool has been recommended
 
Crow_88

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I used a chair that was in the vicinity. It ultimately failed, but it got me into the noose.
 
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Tl;dr: You don't need to climb any tree, ever, in order to hang from a tree. You (i) tie a monkey's fist knot or heaving line knot on one end of your rope, (ii) throw that end over a branch of your choosing, and (iii) tie a running bowline with your remaining rope around the branch you chose. Stools and chairs are useful for lifting yourself off the ground when you eventually do hang, but they're not relevant to actually tying the rope around a tree.

For more information on those knots + information on tree hangings in general, this is probably the best thread on sasu. Posts #1 and #13 supply tons of useful info, including which trees are safe to use, plus pictures and diagrams of stuff :3
 
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I've been on top of a tree as a kid. A really big one. I just hug it really tight and look for edges that I can sort of put my shoes on to give me a little push up. It was an old berry tree. I don't know what kind of berries grew but they tasted nice and the view was super nice not a single house in sight just plain trees and grass. I'd bet anyone can climb a tree. It's not that difficult if you're sort of light weight.
 
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qwert3948

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Tl;dr: You don't need to climb any tree, ever, in order to hang from a tree. You (i) tie a monkey's fist knot or heaving line knot on one end of your rope, (ii) throw that end over a branch of your choosing, and (iii) tie a running bowline with your remaining rope around the branch you chose. Stools and chairs are useful for lifting yourself off the ground when you eventually do hang, but they're not relevant to actually tying the rope around a tree.

For more information on those knots + information on tree hangings in general, this is probably the best thread on sasu. Posts #1 and #13 supply tons of useful info, including which trees are safe to use, plus pictures and diagrams of stuff :3
woah tysm!
 
AreWeWinning

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Finding a branch isn't necessary. The tree trunk can be used as well, on any tree. Contrary to logic, it's possible to tie a hitch on a tree's trunk and it'll hold perfectly well against a vertical pull. Arborists use such setups routinely to catch very heavy logs from falling, and the forces there are far greater than what a human weighs.

Arborists usually use a running bowline, which they tie around the tree, and they also add an extra loop below it for added gripping power. But I have tested these kinds of setups, and any hitch can be used (e.g. an Anchor Hitch, or a Round Turn & Two Half Hitches). What's important is not whether it's a Running Bowline or something else, but rather that there are two loops around the tree. These setups work because the tree's rough surface creates enough friction and the rope doesn't slip. Even the extra loop below the main hitch isn't necessary (I have tried), but adding one has no drawbacks, only benefits.

This type of setup can be used on a tree's trunk, or on branches, regardless of their angle.

Videos with examples. The links open at the relevant times:
 
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darkandtwisty

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I wondered the same thing after I learned about the Aokigahara forest in Japan.
 
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TBONTB

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Finding a branch isn't necessary. The tree trunk can be used as well, on any tree. Contrary to logic, it's possible to tie a hitch on a tree's trunk and it'll hold perfectly well against a vertical pull. Arborists use such setups routinely to catch very heavy logs from falling, and the forces there are far greater than what a human weighs.

Arborists usually use a running bowline, which they tie around the tree, and they also add an extra loop below it for added gripping power. But I have tested these kinds of setups, and any hitch can be used (e.g. an Anchor Hitch, or a Round Turn & Two Half Hitches). What's important is not whether it's a Running Bowline or something else, but rather that there are two loops around the tree. These setups work because the tree's rough surface creates enough friction and the rope doesn't slip. Even the extra loop below the main hitch isn't necessary (I have tried), but adding one has no drawbacks, only benefits.

This type of setup can be used on a tree's trunk, or on branches, regardless of their angle.

Videos with examples. The links open at the relevant times:
Okay, thats interesting. I would need to be able to stand on a stool to tie this to the tree. Then place the noose, then step off and hope I don't try to grab the trunk.

I think I'll need considerable know practice
I've been on top of a tree as a kid. A really big one. I just hug it really tight and look for edges that I can sort of put my shoes on to give me a little push up. It was an old berry tree. I don't know what kind of berries grew but they tasted nice and the view was super nice not a single house in sight just plain trees and grass. I'd bet anyone can climb a tree. It's not that difficult if you're sort of light weight.
That sounds nice. I'm 63 and overweight. I think those days are over for me
 
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