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  1. SingleJack

    New Petzl Basic - first impressions

    The new Petzl Basic ascender is smaller, lighter, thinner, 8-11mm. This video is a subjective comparison of the 'new' vs. the 'old' Basic. Upon further evaluation: Climbed with it rigged as a knee ascender on 11mm Blaze ... worked fine, IMO. The 1/2" (13mm) line did work BUT NOT RECOMMENDED...
  2. SingleJack

    New Petzl Basic - first impressions

    Petzl Basic - New vs. Old
  3. SingleJack

    New Stihl Bar Scabbard

    It's about time ... LUV'EM New Stihl Bar Scabbard {vid}
  4. SingleJack

    What's that knot again?

    Re: What\'s that knot again? http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Double_overhand_noose
  5. SingleJack

    running bowline vs base tie

    FWIW: Just a thought on the subject of 'isolating' for a Bowline. It's NOT necessary to isolate to cinch for a pull-line or SRT. In fact, sometimes, it's good to cinch around several branches ... especially in thin, crowded tops. Check out the bottom right photo on page 72 of Jerry's...
  6. SingleJack

    Better backup system when blocking down a spar

    [ QUOTE ] [ QUOTE ] It keeps the biner from getting cross loaded ... learned it from Prune Right. [/ QUOTE ] I like the wrench too, did you cut off the other "open end" and smooth it over? [/ QUOTE ] Thanks ... yup, bought it a yard sale for 25¢ Leaned that from Tarzanstree
  7. SingleJack

    Better backup system when blocking down a spar

    It keeps the biner from getting cross loaded ... learned it from Prune Right. I used to use a delta all the time but his trick is faster + safe = better.
  8. SingleJack

    Better backup system when blocking down a spar

  9. SingleJack

    Better backup system when blocking down a spar

    From Odis Sisk's (NATS) post in the TB thread when riging off of Spar (05/26/10)
  10. SingleJack

    Carabiner nosing

    Thanks, Great point Dave! Though it is harder to "nose" a triple-lock - still, it is a valid concern. Another thought about "wide" setups for SRWP, I've been using HMS biners because they are specifically designed to take wider loading at the top.
  11. SingleJack

    Generic Rigging Thimbles

    David, thanks for bringing that ring off the boat and into the trees. GOOD JOB! You know what's coming ... you'll see those little black rings with "Sherrill" written on them ... heavy-sigh ... Still, great innovation ... can't wait to see what's next ... keep up the good work, man...
  12. SingleJack

    Tony's tenets

    Re: Tony\'s tenets Roger that ... still wishin' ...
  13. SingleJack

    Why ZK?

    I was wondering the same thing ... especially since the so-called "zk2" is marked "RP280" ...
  14. SingleJack

    OLDS-Overhead Lowering...

    [ QUOTE ] Thanks for that particular Answer! ;D [/ QUOTE ]
  15. SingleJack

    false crotch question

    [ QUOTE ] ... Tony, Im in southern Maryland. Im into almost anything outdoors..I love mt biking, hunting, fishing, offroading in my jeep and now it appears ive added tree climbing. By the way, I travel up to Pine grove, pa every other month to go jeeping at Rausch creek. [/ QUOTE ] [ QUOTE ]...
  16. SingleJack

    The Hitch Hiker

    [ QUOTE ] Tony, this is a good topic for discussion and deserves a dedicated thread. The ideas being suggested here will be missed by many as it is just a thread on the Hitch Hiker. Dave [/ QUOTE ] +1
  17. SingleJack

    OLDS-Overhead Lowering...

    [ QUOTE ] [ QUOTE ] There are many ways (& reasons) to lower a limb solo. The video below uses a Belay Spool, a Rope Jack and a 'French' Prusik. Solo Limb Lowering 1st came the Belay Spool for consistent friction; 2nd the Prusik for controlled lowering; 3rd the Rope Jack for...
  18. SingleJack

    Anyone climbing with a petzl rig

    Love the RIG for removals. The RIG & gaffs are best for the few removals I have to do. RIG goes on at the base and stays on though out the work. But, if I have to redirect, it's the easiest. Works on every rope I've got, from soft FAT 12strand XTC13 to hard 24strand HTP11. Pruning...
  19. SingleJack

    Quick question - SRT sans RW/HH in the interim

    Good info in those videos, guys ... thanks.
  20. SingleJack

    Quick question - SRT sans RW/HH in the interim

    +1, Kevin ... just ordered three more of them from Luke ... :)

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