Anyone ever used the Treepedo?

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I saw it at the ISA tradeshow, it looks dangerous.

-Tom

[/ QUOTE ]I've heard this elsewhere from a woman and thought aahhhh that's just a chick thing to fear a hunk of metal.

Now men who sling chainsaws and logs around are saying it's dangerous? Ever hear of "Headache!"? Yes you gotta define the work zone a bit wider...

I think it's a great design, and after seeing men who laugh at danger spend too much time with throwbags, and even melt down over getting their balls caught in the wrong crotch, I think there is a need.

The guy built a better mousetrap--I like his initiative and ingenuity. I got one in a wild shopping spree at ISA, and if Blinky ever shows up on one of these jobs (Wade Avenue awaits) he can give you his professional opinion. Mine counts for nothing--I am a hack weight-tosser.

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Looks like it would easily put a hole in a roof.Also if it gets stuck you gotta climb to get that thing it could cause some real damage being pulled out.If you accendently hit the tree square with it(when throwing) look out no telling where it would go.Ive been nailed by throwbags from 60 feet and didnt do any major damage that thing from 60 feet would invite an emergency visit.
 
looks kinda cool. but the demo video shows a tight branch union and the throwline almost in line with it. i'd like a sharper line angle to see how it responds to a more realistic throw/angle.
 
Ouch. Obviously I know nothing about its construction or lifespan, but I was thinking about a number a lot lower than $200.
 
Keep in mind that I haven't watched the vid yet and looked at one pic in their website, but I think you guys are misreading what it is for.

About 5 years ago me and a guy from one of the rec climbing sites tours with this idea. I started with canvas, then tried plastic, then realized aluminum would be best. We never got to the aluminum, though.

I think you throw your throwline as normal, then the treepeedo serves as the interface between the skinny throwline and the fat climbing line. Thus prevent those situations where you cam get the climb line up TO your TIP, but it's getting snagged and won't come over. The treepeedo helps to sorta "bump" it over.

I could b wrong. I should go watch the vid now!!

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nick
 
Nevermind what I said before.

From the vid, looks like it'd work perfect after the throw.

I can't believe they recommend throwing
that thing around.

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nick
 
Checked it out at the show, it does indeed look dangerous! I envision it going through a deck, roof, side of a pool, etc. the inventor says there is no crotch that will snag it, I say HAHAHAHAHAAHAA!

I think Nick has the best idea, it should be used as an interface when pulling climb line in.
 
Here is just an idea after seeing the product and what it is used for. Why not take a spent CO 2 cartridge, put it in a vice, cut off one end, drill a small hole in the other and you have a homemade version of the same thing. Might not be quite as long but I'm sure it would work similar.

I could see using something like that to keep my line from jamming but I definitely wouldn't pay $200 for it and I would stick with throwbags for getting my line into the tree.
 

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I envision it going through a deck, roof, side of a pool, etc.

[/ QUOTE ]OK, this danger thing is still not clear so let's try this:

In some places you can bomb branches, in some places you cannot due to targets (or perception). So you bring out a handline and rope stuff down; risk mitigated by a switch in gear.

Soft weight near targets, more choices elsewhere.

Good idea on the CO2 cartridge, but i can see it getting stuck at the neck maybe, and i don't think they are so heavy.
 
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