Recreational Tree Climbing - RAD SYSTEM TUTORIAL (Comprehensive Beginners Guide)

This video is designed for the beginner or aspiring tree climber. It covers what gear you will need to get started with the RAD system: how to install it on the rope; climbing technique; tips, and general thoughts.

I highly recommend that everyone interested in climbing trees learns this very reliable climbing system. Very easy to learn. Very affordable. Very safe.

Apologies for making this in a narrow vertical format. Working alone, with my phone, this configuration was the easiest way to manage.

To see a real world demonstration of the RAD system in use, check out these videos:
   • Recreational Tree Climbing - R.A.D. S...  
   • Recreational Tree Climbing - Alpine B...  

Here is how I set my rope in the tree:
   • Recreational Tree Climbing - Installi...  


Here are some direct links to the gear used in this system:

[ I would highly recommend staying with professional rock climbing brands or professional arborist supply brands. There are Amazon/Generic offerings out there, but I don't believe they are regulated as strictly, and not worth the risk,just to save a few bucks....]

[ You should be able to buy everything you need for a beginner RAD setup at a rock climbing/outdoors store, such as: EMS, REI, etc....]

Here are some good arborist supply websites:

https://www.wesspur.com
https://www.treestuff.com


Petzl GriGri:
https://www.amazon.com/PETZL-PET_1007...

Black Diamond Hand Ascender:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00LU1EFNQ/...

Petzl Micro Pulley:
https://www.amazon.com/PETZL-Mobile-V...

Petzl Footloop:
https://www.amazon.com/PETZL-FOOTCORD...