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    ghostice replied to the thread New device from ISC.
    So based on False Hemlock's post above this is today's experient: ISC Apex Rope Wrench Arbsession CaraLINK Black Rope Wrench Tether v2...
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    ghostice replied to the thread Tell me about cottonwoods.
    If you're new to Populus, watch some videos from Poplar Mechanic - he worked in Medicine Hat Alberta area where there's lots of poplars...
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    ghostice reacted to False Hemlock's post in the thread New device from ISC with Like Like.
    Some notes from first day at work climbing with it exclusively today. Tree #1 Red Alder, rope used-Samson Voyager dry 11.8 mm (very...
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    ghostice reacted to Bart_'s post in the thread New device from ISC with Like Like.
    On the top link of a rack/zig device the final top mini-RW link always faces the challenge of initiating it's pilot force to cascade the...
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    ghostice replied to the thread New device from ISC.
    Looking back on the last few months, I think the AK2 and now the Reflex (and Blackbird etc.) are all large steps forwards that together...
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    ghostice reacted to 27RMT0N's post in the thread New device from ISC with Like Like.
    Right, to me SRT performance is all that matters, otherwise we might as well stick with DRT and a rope prusik. That was the situation 15...
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    ghostice reacted to Bart_'s post in the thread New device from ISC with Like Like.
    The chicanery/zigzag's secret to smooth performance is probably the aggressive RW configuration they use. The less load a device has to...
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    ghostice reacted to surveyor's post in the thread New device from ISC with Like Like.
    Based on my experience making a link device, I would think a stronger top spring could resolve this problem. The "Pulley Rack" I made...
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    ghostice reacted to Bill_N's post in the thread The Akimbo 2 with Like Like.
    While I still have not figured out the perfect connection for the A.2. for MRS, (particularly with the frustratingly oversized...
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    ghostice replied to the thread New device from ISC.
    Great thread. In addition to my other comments above, and post #174 on rope types that are in the manual, I did find yesterday that I...
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    ghostice reacted to Maplegeddon213's post in the thread New device from ISC with Like Like.
    I saw a video of a Spanish, average build, climber on Xstatic where the reflex would not grab whatsoever unless manually opening the...
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    ghostice reacted to roxy's post in the thread New device from ISC with Like Like.
    I have the zigzag plus and the reflex; I think the ZZ is more rope-like and intuitive but the REFLEX is burly. I don't like the swivel...
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    ghostice reacted to Bill_N's post in the thread New device from ISC with Like Like.
    It's funny, I actually find how well and perfectly this device works right out of the box a little... I don't know, boring... LOL. Bear...
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    ghostice replied to the thread New device from ISC.
    Bino H talks about biners and the Reflex. I found DMM Ultra O's/ Perfect O's go in just fine, including all the way around so you can...
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    ghostice reacted to evo's post in the thread New device from ISC with Like Like.
    Take this with a grain of salt. I believe EN A ropes have a nylon core which theoretically give a little more bounce or energy cushion...
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