I climbed on a Lockjack for over 8yrs and loved it.
I then modified it by getting a Hitch Hiker and climbing SRWP for ever more!
Sorry, I realise that's no help at all!:bananahappy:
I love a foot ascender but don't like the new Pantin as much as the old one.
I got a CT last week and it is better than the new Pantin in every way.
Plus, the cam lock thingy is much easier to use than I expected.
Love it!
Mine arrived today! Simple design. Nice and small and soft. Looks and feels like the it's right shape.
Looking forward to some tall trees on Monday.
Thanks Swing.
Re: RopeTek Sidewinder - Retractable lanyard
I've been using mine for a few months now and it's brilliant. I'd never go back and it's certainly strong enough.
Good job Ropetek.
I gott a RopeKnight a couple of months ago and I've got to say it really is as good as Thomas says.
It flies straighter than a bag or Highball but the best thing is that it doesn't get stuck, at all. Ok, mine got stuck once but only because it went over a small branch and then twisted itself...
These are really good although I don't know if they're available in the US.http://www.engelbert-strauss.co.uk/Personal_Protection/Gloves/Textile/Knitted_latex_gloves_Techno_Grip-2100820-7613807-0-1386.html
I have convinced myself that technique was the issue but I have also gently rubbed down the area to make it smooth although I have not polished it.
No more problems though.
I guess it wasn't technique.
On the basis that we are talking about the HH sticking when trying to ascend, I too have had this problem. PCTREE suggested I look at the area of contact between the HH and the Oxan biner. There was indeed a slight bump which I have smoothed off but it didn't make any difference.
I have since...
Try the Tree Trimmer Hat designed by Ted of Easy Lift Harness fame.
I've got one and it's a great hat.
Find Ted here: http://www.easyliftharness.com/home.html
I also choke up on my TIP.
I determine the length of the retrieval side of the rope and put an Alpine Butterfly in it.
I then attach a 10mm oval Mallion to the Butterfly then put the work side of my rope into the Mallion.
I make sure that the closure on the Mallion is facing away from the tree...
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Dave, but I'd hate to see that bushing roll on descent and put the eye tab in a position to compromise the climb line.
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That's exactly what I was just thinking.
Also. when in descent, the clip will roll into the HH so is it then difficult to get it back out to clip...
It's a very good you make Yoyoman and your contribution is very welcome, it's something that I think we are all collectively working on.
A U bolt would work by virtue of it's rigidity. Of course, threading it onto the Oxan would be impossible so the solution must be something as rigid as...
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As much as I like the HH for srt, I really don't understand why a couple people say they think the HH is the ideal lanyard adjuster.
I have tried it for that out of curiousity, but I don't see where it adds anything to a nice compact hitch cord with some sort of take up...