RADS / YOYO Recreational Tree Climbing (Rapid Ascent Descent System)

A look at the Rapid Ascent and Descent System (RADS) aka YOYO system that I use occasionally. Ironically the system isn't very fast to ascend with but it rapidly switches over to descent without having to un-weight the rope. The Petzl RIG and ID are good choices for a RADS system since they are auto braking descenders. It should be noted that the Grigri is a belay device with assisted braking. Other descenders that may work: https://smcgear.com/spider.html https://www.iscwales.com/Products/Descenders/RP880-D4-Work-Rescue-Descender/22396/ https://www.camp-usa.com/safety/product/druid/ Other good videos on RADS / YOYO systems: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zb5MYVnY8Nk https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OifFJ5fMI_E https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IitC3YDDJM8 Gear used: Saddle- New Tribe Aero (Generation 1) with two rope bridges with a large steel ring and large aluminum ring Main Climbing System – 150’ Yale Blaze rope (green) Petzl Grigri (generation 1) Rock Exotica Rock O carabiner x1 CMI Micro Pulley Rock Exotica Rock D carabiner x1 DdRT / MRS system: 30” 8mm Bee Line hitch cord with sewn eyes DMM Hitch Climber pulley x1 Rock Exotica Rock O carabiners x2 Leather cambium saver Misc – Black Diamond Half Dome Helmet Metolius Ropemaster bag with built in tarp 65L Black Diamond Mercury backpack Vasque Coldspark boots Gopro Hero 5 Black Atlas Nitrile coated gloves 5/16” Galvanized Steel Pear link Human ground dwellers have determined that climbing, walking, eating bacon and existing can be dangerous and can pose a serious risk to your personal safety and health. In other words, always seek out professional training and instruction and never ever attempt anything you see in this video or on this youtube channel.