Just doing my cs 38 training. Tree climbing and aerial rescue. The tutor recommends a rescue knife. Does anyone have any advise please, I'm only a day in so I'm pretty green!
Leo
Leo
How's about a Petzl Spatha?
Why not ask the climbers what they use over at http://arbtalk.co.uk/forum/
the petzl is the one carried by most arb's as you can clip on a small carabiner so its easy to access, it should be located so its accessable with one hand ideally.
How easy is it to deploy and use? I would think the crab could actually get in the way.
I wonder if most arbs use one because other arbs use it? what do your tutors recommend?
I would be tempted to get a ukpk rescue with a kydex sheath that would hold it in the open position on your belt/harness/wherever. No worry of struggling to unfold it when needed in an emergency but nice and secure. Spyderco serrated edges are the nuts - it's what I would want if my life depended on it! When going home / accidentally leaving you kit in the car, there'll be no legal issue having it on your person as it's a slipjoint.
Sorry to go against the grain (no pun intended) but I think most arborists would simply use a silky saw to cut a rope in an emergency. Very few, myself included back in the day, would ever climb without one as they are so useful for light pruning. Glyn.
silky's should come with their own first aid kit attached! i have only nicked myself a few times luckily very small cuts but they are so sharp, i have the F180 and a sugoi which is particularly brutal if it comes in contact with you.
How's about a Petzl Spatha?
Why not ask the climbers what they use over at http://arbtalk.co.uk/forum/
Not sure about one handed opening when you trapped and stressed.
Mora Safe? Mora Companion Serrated?