In adverse environments, the function of Hitch Climber Systems may be affected. For example,
greater care may be needed to ensure that the friction hitch grabs reliably and that autolock
karabiner gates close and lock. Ice, mud, rain, cold, snow and tree exudates are examples of
localised or climatic conditions that may demand greater attention from the user. Beware, tree
exudates may create conditions similar to those made by lubricants or adhesives. Contamination
of ropes with tree exudates may lead to rope hardening and reduce friction hitch grab reliability.
Maintain ropes so that their function is reliable. Ideally, ropes should always be dry, clean and
equally flexible along their entire length.
Great care shall be taken to ensure that objects (such as leaves or twigs) are not trapped by the
friction hitch. Friction levels may be lowered, the grab function may fail, resulting in descent. To
minimise this risk, users shall plan their route carefully through trees (and other structures where
debris may be encountered) to avoid this situation.
Check also at all times that objects (including karabiners, rope crossings, twigs etc.) do not
contact the top of the friction hitch and affect or eliminate the reliable grab function. This is most
likely to occur in ‘busy’ structures and during complex rescue scenarios e.g. pick-off rescues
when it is necessary to displace friction away from the friction hitch. It is vital that user vigilance
is maintained at all times to avoid unanticipated descent. See The Hitch Climber Guide to the Ca-
nopy for informative details of how to lift and lower pick-off loads with a Hitch Climber System:
www.teufelberger.com/en/products/treecare or www.treemagineers.com.
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