It seems that the top link should be instead essentially a short stubby RW with a well rounded profile, that way it would do more of the heavy lifting. I have had success that way with my original Pulley Rack, and now the Lynx.
I have inserted the disk to serve a couple of purposes, first it fills the space between two links so that there is no confusion where to insert the rope through the Lynx, then second when the Lynx is fully weighted the links are under tension and the disk serves as a "floor" upon which the...
There are Owls in the woods behind our house, Not sure which species, but quite large and vocal, even in the afternoon. I see one from time to time when it is calling or flying a short distance, and then talk to him. He might deign to look at me briefly . I would not be surprised if there is...
All but the purpose built 9mm seem to like in the 11-12mm range, It is hard to specify exactly which ropes will work, as there are so many variables. The Bulldog Bone is far and away the most desirable, due to its midline capability, but any and all can be used for ascent/decent or lanyard...
The Bulldog Bone comes stock with the adjustable brass bollard, However it can be had with a non adjustable elongated aluminum bollard, and the original round non adjustable steel bollard, and an optional secondary outboard top aluminum bollard that makes it useful with a 9mm rope.
The Bulldog Bone is designed for SRS, but will also do MRS (manual tending),it is midline attachable.
The 3 arm Bulldog OAR will do SRS and MRS and self tend (shown in the Lynx thread)
The 2 arm Bulldog Diggity OAR will also do SRS and self tend MRS (this device has replaced the BOLA which...