So far it seems like most of these slippage or issues are when the device is in an SRS configuration so I wouldn’t be surprised if the “optional” wrench becomes the required wrench. Either way, it’s a shame between these negative reports for this device and the initial launch of the blackbird or...
Saw the same video this morning, Jason who was the mind behind it commented saying this wasn’t the only case but also rope age/wear weather and condition of the top spring are all factors, I wonder if we’ll see an “approved” rope list come out instead of the rope diameter range
I haven’t been able to climb on my co-workers yet but he’s been an avid zigzag for Mrs and rope runner for SRS, he hasn’t ran the reflex SRS yet but he does like MRS so far, he says less jumpy than the ZZ, almost like a dialed in hitch as far as feel to him. He’s climbing on kalimba.
Tip for fluid film, get a cheap hot plate and an old glass coffee pot itll keep it warm between refills, used to do it with older enamel paint for cars too.
Put a xsre under that bight and then you can grab the xsre to tighten and loosen the “buckle” significantly easier, still won’t open up like a cobra buckle but it’s the next best thing
Honestly do what everyone did with the original treemotion light, shove a xsre biner where the webbing goes into the “buckle” easy on and off adjustment just pull the xsre to loosen
Arbsession is supposed to be getting a large shipment finally so maybe we’ll see more feedback and comparisons. Even if the friction plates wear fast I do appreciate from what I’ve seen that’s it’s an easy and relatively cheap fix to be back to new, it’s what I loved about the OG runner.
Seems like this device has been significantly overshadowed by the akimbo 2 and now the reflex, but seems on par for ART’s devices seems to be those who love them love them and it’s meh to everyone else.
I will say there’s a significant difference between the original 200’s and the 200X’s with the x’s lasting longer and seeming to cut faster but haven’t got my hands on the new ones yet but on paper they put out 6ah vs the 200x 5ah so in theory should be better?
I’d be curious if the preproduction model saw a lot of single line without a wrench or the “expert wrap” and that’s what caused the possible “wear” or rope pickiness.
Connectors:
The REFLEX is designed for optimal use with the KL120SS Compact Oval, or KL121SS Standard Oval Karabiners. Karabiners used with this device must be suitably-shaped (for load-bearing) EN362 type Aluminium connectors, with triple-lock, auto-locking barrels. The towing aperture is...
municipal bidding in Michigan is absolutely wild. Some towns put out bids for on call storm clean up others hire “tree” companies to do absolute hack elevations through neighborhoods without any PPE, Safety or Training. This past fall I watched as a worker was driven around while standing in the...