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/Des...
https://www.camp-usa.com/safety/produ...

Other good videos on RADS / YOYO systems:
   • How to Tree Climb (Ep.2/3) --- ascension s...  
   • Work RADS  
   • Видео  

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.