For a few months now, I’ve been working with a new upgrade to my BDB that I really enjoy. So, those with a non adjustable version might be interested. I drilled a hole, installed a phenolic ball knob with thread lock, then milled down the bolt head with a grinder. It’s really ergonomic. I’ll...
No, perhaps my previous photo was misleading. I’ll try and post a better one. Basically, because of my chair the rope is getting fed through my BDB at an angle. Whereas, if you’re in a tree harness the rope hangs pretty much directly below you & feeds straight in. Regardless, it’s...
I’m in a bosun’s chair. The rope runs over the front of my chair when I’m working. The rope is off to the side in this photo. But, you get the idea, it’s in front when I’m working.
I don’t know if my feedback helps you guys, primarily because I’m not familiar with the most popular tree climbing ropes. Personally, I think Gordon’s design is the best mechanical climbing/descender out there. The design allows the most braking leverage that you can easily release. I don’t mean...
Thank you for the welcome. Yes more leverage top & bottom. I changed the top from 1.375 inch center hole to center hole, to 1.5625 center to center. The bottom went from 1 inch center to center, to 1.5625 center to center. I changed the bollard to 1 inch long by 11/16 wide. The spine is the same...
I’m selling 2 new BDB’S that I purchased last January. They are unused, except for one, which I did one rappel on. I actually purchased 3 all together last January. I bought one, played around with it in my yard, then bought 2 more. However, as it turns out, I was too impulsive.
I’m a high rise...