RC Grapple
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Merle Nelson
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- SF Bay Area, CA
Have not had a need to employ mine yet. I set it up specifically to go on the opposite end of my climb line rather than a stand alone system like my Captain Hook is set up. It has the weight to carry my Tacyon out pretty far but have only done some practice throws with it.
just be careful. when you get it stuck you might not be able to rappel to the ground.
Merle Nelson
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- SF Bay Area, CA
Oh, good point, I hadn't pre-thought that through yet. Thanks.
ClimbingTN
Branched out member
- Location
- Columbia
I have one and have used it a few times. I have an old 11.7 rope on it. It still throws pretty good even with the heavy rope. Another discussion here I started https://www.treebuzz.com/forum/threads/new-grapple-by-reg-coates.49973/ and Post in thread 'New Ascender from Reg Coates' but we were moving the discussion to its own thread
https://www.treebuzz.com/forum/threads/new-ascender-from-reg-coates.47065/post-772903
https://www.treebuzz.com/forum/threads/new-ascender-from-reg-coates.47065/post-772903
- Location
- North Carolina
Mine's on its way. I'm really looking forward to using it.
Been thinking of how I'd like to deploy it. Interested in how it'd work off a long lanyard (15-20 ft). Really more interested in small traverses and work positioning, not so much between different trees.
Sounds like other folks have set it up on much longer ropes at a smaller diameter though.
Been thinking of how I'd like to deploy it. Interested in how it'd work off a long lanyard (15-20 ft). Really more interested in small traverses and work positioning, not so much between different trees.
Sounds like other folks have set it up on much longer ropes at a smaller diameter though.
- Location
- North Carolina
Figured I'd do a quick follow up.
Took my new Grapple out on a rec climb the other day and really enjoyed using it.
Right now, it's set up with a 20' 10mm lanyard (eye to eye with no snaps). I haven't taken off the tether at this point, so it's attached with a biner. On the other end I'm using a hitch climber pulley and prusik.
Made some small traverses in a large Sycamore tree with scaffolding branches. It allowed me to get in positions to set up good redirects and made for really nice work-positioning.
Can certainly see where this would come in-handy.
My kickbacks would be... it does add a good amount of weight to the saddle, but it's benefit could outweigh that.
It does feel a bit "clanky" when tossing it around in the tree for the first time, especially compared to the Captain Hook. Maybe because this device is two pieces that fold on itself, so there's a lot of noise when it's bouncing around in the tree. I found myself inspecting it for damage after most throws. Kept reminding myself that's what this tool is made for. Should be built to handle that type of use.
Overall, I'm pleased with the purchase.
I'm sure there will be a few things I tweak to my setup. I'll end up storing the Grapple and its rope in a small tool bag that attaches to my saddle. That'll help keep it stowed and tidy. I'll probably attach the lanyards splice directly to device, instead of the tether.
I'm pretty excited to use it more and figure out how to make it work best for me.
Took my new Grapple out on a rec climb the other day and really enjoyed using it.
Right now, it's set up with a 20' 10mm lanyard (eye to eye with no snaps). I haven't taken off the tether at this point, so it's attached with a biner. On the other end I'm using a hitch climber pulley and prusik.
Made some small traverses in a large Sycamore tree with scaffolding branches. It allowed me to get in positions to set up good redirects and made for really nice work-positioning.
Can certainly see where this would come in-handy.
My kickbacks would be... it does add a good amount of weight to the saddle, but it's benefit could outweigh that.
It does feel a bit "clanky" when tossing it around in the tree for the first time, especially compared to the Captain Hook. Maybe because this device is two pieces that fold on itself, so there's a lot of noise when it's bouncing around in the tree. I found myself inspecting it for damage after most throws. Kept reminding myself that's what this tool is made for. Should be built to handle that type of use.
Overall, I'm pleased with the purchase.
I'm sure there will be a few things I tweak to my setup. I'll end up storing the Grapple and its rope in a small tool bag that attaches to my saddle. That'll help keep it stowed and tidy. I'll probably attach the lanyards splice directly to device, instead of the tether.
I'm pretty excited to use it more and figure out how to make it work best for me.
Winchman
Carpal tunnel level member
- Location
- Southwest Georgia
I had to Google RC Grapple to see what it looked like. Part way down the search results was an ad for Home Depot. https://www.homedepot.com/pep/Notch...=1&cm_mmc=afl-ir-2003851-1420157-EdgeBingFlow
Below the Grapple is a horizontal scroll with eighteen other Notch arborist-related products for sale at HD. I wasn't expecting that, but OK.
Below the Grapple is a horizontal scroll with eighteen other Notch arborist-related products for sale at HD. I wasn't expecting that, but OK.
Merle Nelson
Been here much more than a while
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- SF Bay Area, CA
Ha, kind of funny. An accomplishment though. Especially if a less equipment savy (or internet savy) segment of society started buying Notch equipment.
ghostice
Been here a while
Guess it's a way to go for volume sales but I think this really degrades their Notch brand down maybe to a kind of homeowner or "pro-sumer" level. A lot of tools seem to have done this, with consumer versions of their brands loaded with plastic bits, that for example, the old Porter Cable's of the world wouldn't have been caught dead with. HD or Amazon are examples of this (check your mfgr's model numbers before buying). Notch on Amazon too?Might be a place to get rid of blems or seconds? Selling to the HO crowd might open you up to more risk from lawsuits tho, user accidents arising from untrained customers. Work at height is not the most forgiving of work environments.
I do know that I've had HO's make remark on the quality of tools/ gear we use and they do recognize pro or trade level tools when they see them being used.
I do know that I've had HO's make remark on the quality of tools/ gear we use and they do recognize pro or trade level tools when they see them being used.
Interesting, but it's clear they aren't selling the stuff in stores. I think what's happening is that Home Depot, or specifically the website is starting to just act as an online marketplace for products well beyond their original hardware store offerings. If someone searches for those products on google or whatever, the option to get it through HD comes up and they get their cut for being the middle-man in the final logistics of sending it to the customer.
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