Same basic experience here Steve. Found the Chicane awkward/clunky and horrible for limb walking and horizontal work. Was OK on straight up and down conifer work, but I have tools I much prefer for that kind of work..Always interested to here others thoughts on devices/tools though..
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Matias
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The only thing I like is the way that it opens. It's definitely easier than a slic pin with gloves. That said, I have gotten used to the slic pins, especially from using the RRP, and they don't mess me up at all, so the ZK2 on a caralink v2 is my constant companion. I have been considering getting an apex, but I still don't have a good reason to get another wrench right now.
I agree, as I have heard echoed by most, that the chicane blows for limb walks. Straight up and down, almost everything is awesome, especially mechanicals.
I agree, as I have heard echoed by most, that the chicane blows for limb walks. Straight up and down, almost everything is awesome, especially mechanicals.
Steve Connally
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I use the Apex. Impulse buy but glad I did.
It's... fine. And I use it more than other devices... I have it, a RRP and Wrench in my truck all the time. Nothing will touch a well tuned hitch and wrench setup in terms of performance. The ZZ/Chicane just works for me with total consistency regardless of the rope, rain, sap and I simply don't have to think about it at all for it to do its job. You have accurately pointed out its biggest weakness is in limb-walking/horizontal movement and as fun as that climbing is, honestly I don't get a ton of that kind of work compared to simple spur removals where I'm hardly using a climbing line, or a spur removal using a top-rope like the photo showed where I don't really leave the stem, so I don't run up against that issue a huge amount. I do like playing with different setups though and change it up here and there.
Edit: I should give the caraLINK Tether v2 a try one of these days...
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Shelter released a slic pin tool that a fellow buzzer named @John_KAYS designed. It was a very simple tool that simply slid over the end of the pin and pressed down the tab. I might be able to dig mine out, but I’ve been on an Akimbo for a hot minute and most of my other gear is in unlabeled boxes since the shop move,
southsoundtree
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Very expensive strips from NASA...
or remnants of thrift store nylon cutting boards cut into rectangular stacking plates for wedging.
davidwyby
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Same as other forums for me…iPhone with safari.
(That’s not me, it’s @southsoundtree risking his neck to help me out)
chiselbit
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Hey David, nice to see you here. Welcome to the Buzz
Muggs
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Apex on lowest friction setting, with caralink V2 shorty tether, is the bees knees for horizontal movement/limb walking. I can easily just reach up and pull on the top of the apex, which collapses it and pulls the hitch at the same time. It's the best version of a wrench that I've ever tried, and the only version that I actually enjoy...
....annnnd I just ordered the Apex and caralink v2 shorty last night.
I do like the adjustable friction ability on the Notch Flow wrench, but needing a tool to do it is annoying, something the Apex solves. And I like being able to take the SRT portion off easily like the Chicane, without having to mess with detaching the pully/hitch, something the caralink solves. So maybe it will be the perfect combo for me. Always more toys...
I do like the adjustable friction ability on the Notch Flow wrench, but needing a tool to do it is annoying, something the Apex solves. And I like being able to take the SRT portion off easily like the Chicane, without having to mess with detaching the pully/hitch, something the caralink solves. So maybe it will be the perfect combo for me. Always more toys...
Muggs
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Yeah, I just keep the apex on the lowest setting for everything and it's mint. The only time I dial up the friction is to take a long descent to the ground.
What was it about other Wrench setups you didn't like until finding the Apex/caralink combo?
Muggs
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The wrench always felt like too much friction for lateral movement. Perfect for up and down. I used it for years, but it frustrated me. This combo got me loving a hitch again after being on mechanicals for a while. Also like how the apex engages, with the shorter length
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Dan Thornton
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Pardon my ignorance ... I can't find an 'Apex' or a 'caralink V2 shorty tether' online. What are they? And where did you find them?
Muggs
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Arbsession caraLINK Tether v2
The Arbsession caraLINK v2 Rope Wrench Tether was developed with the goal of providing a compact, solid tether but incorporating a way to quickly connect it into the climbing system, without the bulk of tape at the top of the carabiner. Sewn by the Arbsession Splicing Team. Our kits are built...
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ISC Apex Rope Wrench
The ISC APEX is fitted with a swing-open side frame which allows for quick and easy mid-line attachment, even when wearing gloves! The push-button, swing-open side frame has a double-lock closure system for added security and an audible ‘click’ to confirm closure.
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southsoundtree
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I found the mysterious new clanging rattle in my van after much searching underneath.
The center console between the rear seats has quick- connects to bars in the floor. I recently removed the console.
A small ceramic plate from a slice peach from yesterday vibrated or slid its way along the carpet until contacting said bar in the floor.
Doh!!
The center console between the rear seats has quick- connects to bars in the floor. I recently removed the console.
A small ceramic plate from a slice peach from yesterday vibrated or slid its way along the carpet until contacting said bar in the floor.
Doh!!
I once had my friends play a joke on me and stuffed my van full of kids toys and half eaten happy meals. I cleaned it out quite thoroughly, but for several months after, if I hit a bump just right I heard Eddy Murphy’s voice saying “holler atchya boy!” It was a toy donkey from Shrek that was hidden behind the fuse box. I was glad to find that one!
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