You are a clever guy, Brocky. I like how short that hitch is. Though it probably won't work with the above setup, the upper slope on the HH was purposely angled for guiding the hitch and keeping the dog bone, long sides, perpendicular to the slot.
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You are a clever guy, Brocky. I like how short that hitch is. Though it probably won't work with the above setup, the upper slope on the HH was purposely angled for guiding the hitch and keeping the dog bone, long sides, perpendicular to the slot.
The above configuration does work, very nicely with being able to adjust with the split bolt. Without the bolt, the VT would cause the rope to rub on one side of the HH. The bolt corrects this and you are able to have the legs the same length, keeping the dogbone perpendicular to the body. The legs don’t seem to have to run parallel with the slots with the bolt use, with the wraps being isolated from the bottom finish.
Acerxharlowii
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I bought my HH2 used (couple times) and it came with that 8mm epi, what a bunch of bullshit, what the heck is that cordage good for? It certainly isn’t meant for friction hitches on the HH2. The 9mm rit that came today works like a freakin charm. Night and day literally for me! Using the “Brocky” with 5 wraps on xstatic. Haven’t tried any other yet because it was like butter.
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dsptech
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9mm RIT worked best for me also.
Just have to keep it clean and from milking.
RBJtree
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Has anyone tried using a pinto as a tending pulley with the hh2? I don't have either device yet, planning on making an order soon.
Acerxharlowii
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Yes I do. Pinto works just fine
southsoundtree
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@DSMc turned me onto the Petzl Fixe. He advocates to make it dedicate as a tender pulley, and pinch the cheek plated to the ring size (one of the DMMs, is what he uses, and so I use), such that it has a little spring effect to slip onto and off of the ring.
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Has anybody else tried sterling flex 8mm? I've had great results with many ropes, using 4 or 5 wrap HH hitch.
climbstihl
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Can you post a picture of that? Can't really visualize it.
CanadianStan
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what a classy gentleman
Jehinten
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I wondered that too. Maybe Bonner is no longer a fan of the HH2? His opening post has been edited too.
Acerxharlowii
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Haven’t see much of him on here since selling out
I would also add sexy!
After some of the treatment he has received around here who can blame him. Might have pulled all his posts and headed down the road?
Acerxharlowii
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I think the pulley of choice does help with one handed tending. You are using a pulley on bridge? The pic would t load
RBJtree
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Tree stuff doesn't sell it anymore. I assume they used to, can't say I really know.
RBJtree
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I just added the hh2 to my bag o tricks a couple days ago. I've been using it with the captain hook and as a secondary tie in with a 50' piece of km3 max, ice tail, and the Brocky/knut h hitch. It has preformed flawlessly. I didn't even try the original hh hitch, Brocky's just looked too good! Gave it a shot with the pinto under it, but I don't see the need for it. It tends just fine for me without the pulley. Although I haven't used it as my primary multicender yet, I've had a good amount of time on it while out of position from my primary tip in a couple nice big oaks I've been taking down this week. I am very glad I got it. Thanks treebuzz for introducing me to all the great tools I have spent all my extra money on lately. And thanks to Brocky for the great hitch!
By the way, it seems the hh2 is maybe getting harder to find? I ordered mine straight from Ropetek because Gap said they haven't gotten their order from October and are out of stock. I considered the HHx, but I am not a fan of the slick pin. I would drop it.
By the way, it seems the hh2 is maybe getting harder to find? I ordered mine straight from Ropetek because Gap said they haven't gotten their order from October and are out of stock. I considered the HHx, but I am not a fan of the slick pin. I would drop it.
dsptech
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Paul Cox (Ropetek) stopped selling their products to Treestuff after Sherrill Tree bought them due to Sherrill's shady business practices.
That explains why this threads title was stripped by the OP.
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@DSMc - Are you still using this setup? I just got a HH2 and am trying to figure out how to tend it. Screwed around trying to make a wire tether/tender, then tried making a plastic "holster," then considered the Wesspur sewn rope "horseshoe" thing, then just discovered your post and photo here. This looks like a good way to do it...are you still happy with this setup for tending on SRT? (I'm trying to teach myself SRT and got a little spooked on the Unicender so switched to the HH2 and am getting accustomed to it for DdRT and will soon start messing with SRT on it...) Thanks -- Jeff
