Two Is Better Than One: The Power of the Double Tie-In ​Ever feel like you’re fighting gravity just to stay facing your work? We’ve all been there—out on a long limb tip, swinging like a barn door every time we reach for the saw. ​Enter the Double Tie-In (or dual-anchoring). ​While efficiency is the name of the game, taking that extra minute to set a second line or lanyard isn't just about safety redundancy—it’s about superior work positioning. ​Why you should be triangulating: - ​🚫 Stop the Swing: By triangulating your position with two anchor points, you lock yourself in space. No more fighting to stay balanced; you can focus entirely on the cut. - ​📐 The Geometry of Comfort: A second tie-in allows you to distribute your weight. It reduces the load on your harness in one specific spot and makes those awkward, twisted cuts much more manageable. - ​🛡️ Ultimate Redundancy: In the unlikely event of a primary anchor failure or a cut line, that second point is your lifeline. It is the gold standard for safety when using a chainsaw aloft. - ​🚶‍♂️ Walk the Plank: Need to get to the very tip of a flimsy lateral? A second line from a higher, opposing lead supports your weight, effectively turning a sketch walk into a controlled descent. ​Pro Tip: ​You don't always need a second full climbing system. A long lanyard (flip line) or a quick redirect can often give you just enough triangulation to stabilize your shot.

Wich hitch do you use ? I use the VT when climbing.

Alpine butterfly

I like to use two life lines in a spanning tree. Helps with limb walking and over all positioning. I often run two hitch climbing systems some time my rrp. Any ome got any tips for limb walking they want to shsre?

How to tie it (The "Rabbit" Method applied to a running loop): ​Pass the rope: Throw your working end around the tree or limb you want to choke. ​Make the loop: On the standing part (the long line going to the ground), make a small loop (the "rabbit hole"). Make sure the standing part is on the bottom of the cross. ​Run the rabbit: Take your working end (the tail) and pass it UP through that loop. ​Around the tree: Go BEHIND the standing line (the "tree"). ​Back down: Bring the working end back DOWN into the hole. ​Dress and Set: Hold the working end and the loop together, and pull the standing line to tighten. ​Run it: Pull the standing line to slide the knot all the way up until it chokes the timber.