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  1. matamorph

    In-tree throw line

    ... Might post some pics if I manage to get my scrambled (yet plentiful) ideas dialled into something good!!
  2. matamorph

    In-tree throw line

    ... It turns out it is!! After MUCH research/(YouTube) ... I have discovered the world of dyneema "whoopie slings" & "soft shackles"! So far, I have been up all night, and have made 10 'thing-ma-jigs', ALL with amazing (and sometimes surprising) effects! The first of which changed my view of...
  3. matamorph

    FOLDING!-micro grapnel hook from toolbox ballast!

    I know!.. A dumb buy! ...a bit like the 3 divers watches I own that I will NEVER get wet!
  4. matamorph

    FOLDING!-micro grapnel hook from toolbox ballast!

    Never tried any 'large' grapple hook techniques. Not trustworthy enough anchors once angles of force change etc as far as I can tell. I prefer to pass my line and swing across on that!... Also when it comes to climbing equipment, I prefer micro to macro.
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    FOLDING!-micro grapnel hook from toolbox ballast!

    ...Just coiling around finger n thumb and dropping into drawstring bag is probably enough... But I know I will over-complicate things!
  6. matamorph

    FOLDING!-micro grapnel hook from toolbox ballast!

    Working on that to! ;)
  7. matamorph

    FOLDING!-micro grapnel hook from toolbox ballast!

    I've been trying these techniques out a lot recently, (once up I'm drt) and have it dialled in quite well!.. (haven't yet needed it professionally though)
  8. matamorph

    FOLDING!-micro grapnel hook from toolbox ballast!

    Cable ties might even perform the same job!
  9. matamorph

    FOLDING!-micro grapnel hook from toolbox ballast!

    I here ya!!!.. ..but only when when the bills are paid!
  10. matamorph

    FOLDING!-micro grapnel hook from toolbox ballast!

    It's actually my 'garden shed' attempt to combine two techniques for throw-line positioning & horizontally traversing through the canopy, or to another tree. Check out these videos for deets: Respect to the innovators!.. This gadget:... ... 'seems' to fit the bill, (..I own one!!) but with...
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    FOLDING!-micro grapnel hook from toolbox ballast!

    ...four things...
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    FOLDING!-micro grapnel hook from toolbox ballast!

    ...Neither can I take credit for the thinking!... Inspiration comes from these three things:
  13. matamorph

    FOLDING!-micro grapnel hook from toolbox ballast!

    Thanks oceans! Avatar is my sons work
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    FOLDING!-micro grapnel hook from toolbox ballast!

    Here's a (far from perfect...) option to include a neodymium magnet! Only a two hook version, as couldn't get 3 through the ring magnet, and as a result the rubber rings just don't grip quite well enough to keep the grapnel shape (sure there's a smaller one o those rubber thingies in my...
  15. matamorph

    FOLDING!-micro grapnel hook from toolbox ballast!

    Here's a quick prototype of a folding micro grapnel hook for line retrieval, made from crap that I had in the bottom of my toolbox! All you need is in the first pic.. at the bottom... (because I'm not sure how to put images where I want in my posts!..)...add extra shaped chain-link for four...
  16. matamorph

    I'm thinking about purchasing my first new truck.

    ...Just buy smart!
  17. matamorph

    I'm thinking about purchasing my first new truck.

    ... shiny NEW biners! ... would love that new truck smell though!!! ...(until "first dink" paranoia sets in!...)
  18. matamorph

    I'm thinking about purchasing my first new truck.

    Yeah, but... used equipment means more biners!...
  19. matamorph

    Doubly redundant

    ...also!.. extra Butt strap for those lacking width!!... COME ON!!.. is it only me who obsesses over this crap???!!!!
  20. matamorph

    Doubly redundant

    (* in a perfect world ALL! my gear would be black, even throwline n bag!!... but I would probably never see them again!)

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