OG rope runner back on Arbsession

False Hemlock · Apr 29, 2025

Original Rope Runner

The Original Rope Runner from Singing Tree is the GOAT of rope climbing devices. Allowing ascent and descent on a single line without bending the rope allows users to use a foot ascender with this 100% mechanical device. Now with more refined rounded edges! Manufactured by CMI in the USA and...

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SeanRuel · Apr 30, 2025

Also the hitchhiker 2! Feel like I haven't seen that in a while

Friedrich · Apr 30, 2025

now with more refined rounded edges… the og has to hurt a little

moss · Apr 30, 2025

Love it! I LOST a really nice customized OG Runner I bought used on the Buzz! Tears will never stop!

I still have a blue one that I use regularly. In the quest for the new there is always the proven and reliable. Glad it's available, and yes, rounded edges? Perfecto.
-AJ

moss · Apr 30, 2025

SeanRuel said:
Also the hitchhiker 2! Feel like I haven't seen that in a while

Damn! Perfect for a throwing hook progress capture etc. As well as climbing in general. I'm sooo tempted!
-AJ

Matias · May 1, 2025

moss said:
Damn! Perfect for a throwing hook progress capture etc. As well as climbing in general. I'm sooo tempted!
-AJ

I am using the HHxf I got from Boomslang for my hookline and it really shines in that application.

moss · May 1, 2025

Matias said:
I am using the HHxf I got from Boomslang for my hookline and it really shines in that application.

Not surprised! By the way I'm super mad at that Raywood Ash for letting you down! Glad you're ok.
-AJ

arborlicious · May 7, 2025

I bought my first Rope Runner (RR) in 2015 after being on the Rope Wrench since 2011.

Still running the original RR to this day although I gave my first one away.

I use 11-12mm ropes (mostly 11.5-11.7mm) and leave the top bollard wide open–never adjusting. When it does start slipping I know it's time to turn the bollards.

They cost $349 in 2015 and the price on arbsession is $349.95 in 2025!

Thank you Kevin Bingham

One cool hack from Mike Powers is use a #40 (2.5mm) and make a hole at the top of the friction plate for tying a piece of throw line (Dynaglide of course) to aid in tending. Alternatively use an original Singing Tree Quickie (shown below) to provide a nice central tending point.