I agree the rope is easier going up and down the tree. However once the prusik knot is tension loaded it will be very difficult to move up or down if you are looking for a way to move up and down a rope look at rope rescue equipment. There are several different options available.


The secret to a long marriage is to keep on dating, just as you did before marriage. We have "date night" once a week.
Hers is Saturday, mine is Thursday.

The only time a married woman gives those is if your not married to them!