Dude...MASSIVE tip on that switch from the base anchor to canopy. No idea how I have not seen that or thought of that. I climb SRT and a lot of the time alone, self taught and have not thought of a good way to do this without having someone untie my base anchor. Plus, having this alpine at the top and canopy anchor lessens, or eliminates the threat of falling if you nick that other side with a saw or something, which I am always nervous about doing when pruning and stuff. I really appreciate that man, absolute game changer - stay safe!

im liking this system the more i learn about this stuff . thanks man keep up the good work

Great video! What i really like about your anchor is that it adds redundancy. If the canopy shackle fails for any reason you will only fall a foot or so.

I like your vids man. You don't get douchy with all the unnecessary terminology. You explain things with simple terms and genuinely seem like a cool humble guy!!! I appreciate that!!!

I never really considered changing to a canopy anchor until I watched you do it. Sweet tip.

Thank you for the base/ canopy anchor explanations. I’m definitely going to run this setup, looks incredibly efficient.

Awesome tips and love your approach: minimal gear, smart, efficient, safe, simple. So much good advice packed into 7 minutes too.

Wow, you seriously answered the questions I had about setting anchors lol. I never climbed rope before, but I just got all the gear for srt. I've been learning as much as I can, before trying to apply any of it in a tree. Thanks for the video, it was very informative and straight forward.

Practical and sensible advice as per usual! Thanks Z!

Zach, thanks for showing how you convert from base anchor to canopy anchor. You are a great teacher because of your knowledge and enthusiasm. Blessings to you.

Great Stuff. Great information. Be looking forward to watching the sequent to this. Thanks a lot Zaccheus.

Thanks Zac! I like the new Clogger hat!

Great tip on the canopy anchor!

Thanks for the content , respect!

Nice helpful tips Zac, Thanks 👍

Sweet video. I learned something. Thanks!

Great tips. Thank you for sharing.

Dude, absolutely awesome keep up the good work👍👍👍👏👏👏

Love your content man..and appreciate the time you put Into these to inform our tree community

Been doing almost this exact procedure since watching this the first time

I've always liked your practical explanations, and this video is no exception. I've been just tying off the ground anchor with a bight to itself, similar to what we used to do while mountaineering or crevasse rescue. The one advantage of that over what you do here is if you run into trouble, the groundie who may lower you down doesn't need to have climbing experience or extra hardware. He just holds the loose end, unties, then slowly lowers you down using the friction of the rope around the tree to do so in a controlled way.

Great video buddy God bless happy New Year

Awesome job brother

Great video. Just started drt myself looking forward to switching to srt soon. Was wondering how you run your foot ascender when wearing spurs saw it on one of your other videos. Keep up the great content!!!

happy new year! climb safe🖐

I love ❤️ this. I haven't finished the video so I apologize if you go into further detail later...so I get creating a base anchor so your SRT line is now retrievable! Yay the best of both worlds 🌎. The eze of climbing with ascenders & have both ends of my climbing line on the ground when I am. So I get adding the butterfly 🦋 on my climbing line @ the base for another anchor ⚓️ point for a 2nd Climber that's genius too, but how does one use it to lower me down? I would think If I was injured or required assistance getting down for some reason then someone would have to release my anchor and belay me down on a friction device after anchoring themselves to the tree 🌳.

I really dug the hitch you used to tie the saw on, I watched it 4 times, can’t wait to try it. If you basal anchor with the opposite side of the rope couldn’t you still leave the extra rope in the bag (to avoid chipper accident) and have more rope to work with for going higher? Great vids, keep ‘em coming!

Many thanks.

I like your way of explaining tree work concepts. Do you ever climb MRS anymore? I would love to see a tips and tricks video on that from you since that's what I've started with, since money is a little too tight for all those SRS contraptions.. One day.

Wooo Hoooo that’s sweet

doesnt switching to a canopy anchor completely negate the alpine at the basal for lowering though?

Do alpine butterfly knots reduce the strength of the rope? For the canopy anchor transition could you just attach the quickie around both legs of the rope and have it cinch?

Interesting throwing from the base of the tree. I probably would have done it from the outer perimeter. Or maybe you did it further away...

What canopy anchor do you recommend for srt, for Petzl zig zag, with chicane?

Hi Zaccheus - what battery tool are you using together with GRCS to fast winch limbs up? Thank you.

That’s very useful, although I don’t think a rescue climber can go up the other end as it is not fixed from that end and the rope may just come down

Ever just base tie to the porte with a biner and have the groundie unclip it so you can canopy anchor?

Just an idea but look into patreon. I think you would be surprised by loyalty. If you allowed a little more in depth Q&A people would do a monthly support. I would 💪

Could you do a video on the lowerable base anchor?

How do you like the original RR vs Pro? And why doesnt the original have a spring bird?

Looking forward to alternative to knee ascender video.

More knots than a sailor on a sail boat!

Hey Zach. Good short vid. If you ever are light on crew or just want the groundie having an extra hand available, Buckingham makes a mini port-a-wrap that is slightly bigger than your hand. Your friction is then in the tree with you to set and those things are really strong. Would not use it for stem cutting but for limbs it is great with a heavy duty runner and h.d. steel biner. This way the groundie can have all focus on manipulating the limb and undoing the rigging line. Bummer is they are not cheap, like $150 for something that is just welded metal. Don't like only basal anchoring...too much crap can happen down there so ya great vid here how to canopy off of basaling. I think I saw in a previous vid you had a neck tether for srt. If you do, consider a chest anchor so you don't accidentally hang yourself. I think Ohio did away with lynching years ago. Although, considering its voting habits I don't know.

If your rope settles off a twig in the first few feet of ascent, it hurt to fall on your saw. From experience

How are you ascending without a knee ascender

MISSED A KEY POINT: EVERY I mean EVERY single SRT assent / climb video I watch edits out the part where the climber is done climbing and now must transition / get into / on a limb ( stand on the tree limbs ) .... It's kind of like getting out of or into a canoe from the dock....No one wants to show how hard it is if You're canopy tie is not ideal for an easy transition - step off into the tree😑

Erm, re: using the retrieval line as a rescue rope... what happens if a rescuer ascends your retrieval line and then disconnects you and transfers you onto their system? Then you have the weight of 2 climbers on the retrieval end with no counterbalance. I like your vids bro but that's some dodgy advice there.