

Don't wrap excessively, just once, enough to have a good comfortable grip.Ģ. Wrap your hand around the rope that is hanging down. It takes several minutes, but then you start to get in the rhythm.ġ. ( I would also find a tree that isn't over a cement driveway) Find a good-sized tree that is about 25-50' tall. Oaks are very strong, large trees, with few branches at their bases. A tree of course! Make sure that it is some sort of oak. My equation! h = height of tree r = length of rope needed r = 2h + 10 (IE. (Use equation below) I didn't use real climbing rope, but I recommend that you do. Depending on the height of your tree, you will need rope that is as long as twice the height of the tree. It is important that is thick, because this makes for a more comfortable, satisfying harness (Unless you have a real harness) 3. They can hold 25kN (That's about 5,600 pounds) 2. Make sure you have one that is made for climbing! The ones that I have cost $7 each, bought at REI. These are the minimum requirements to climb a tree.
