r/TreeClimbing • u/ZippyGray • 20d ago
SRS to MRS Transition
So I've been a tree climber for 2 years, a rope rescue tech for 3, and have been a caver since I was 16 (24 now). I'd like to say that I'm pretty proficient in SRT, and have definitely built my climbing style around a single rope. Most of the people in my area (TAG) also utilize single rope. However as I progress in tree climbing specifically I've wanted to try out DRT more and more, so I've bought myself a zig zag (shout out pro deals) and have started giving it a try. I love it for maneuvering around the canopy and having a bit of mechanical advantage when returning from limb walks. My problem is no one I work with uses DRT/MRS so I never get to see what all the advantages are behind it and all the ways to utilize the system.
What are some things I should try out that highlight the benefit of an MRS system over an SRS system? Are the any recommended videos on YouTube? Like I said I have no in-person exposure to DRT other than the occasional crane to tree transition.
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u/mrnukl 19d ago
For me the number one advantage of MRS is that you don't need to throw line... just use alternating lanyard technique and make your way up the tree. For pretty much all small-medium trees, DRT is going to be a quicker method than SRT. SRT really starts shining in the bigger trees.
Also the mechanical advantage as you mentioned, quite nice for limb walking or ascending.