I saw an add for this in the most recent tree trader magazine. Supposed to cover your dead end to keep it from fraying. Anyone used one before? For 40 bucks I might give it a try. https://www.ropinator.com/


Our crane operator brazes the end of the cable so that it can’t do that.My cable end doesn’t really get “caught” but it definitely gets frayed from catching branches in a canopy.
Never thought about that. You just saved me 40 bucks!Our crane operator brazes the end of the cable so that it can’t do that.
He puts a hose clamp around the cable before cuts it, and then brazes the end to keep it nice and pretty. It seems to work real well, I’ve never seen one get fuzzy/angry looking yet.Never thought about that. You just saved me 40 bucks!
It looks like it only clips on with enough force to hold itself on the cable. I don’t think it is strong enough to create any issues as far as live and dead end connection goes. Like you said in a snag I’m sure it would slide up or pop off. I just ordered one myself so I guess we can report back here when they come in!I use an oxy torch to melt the ends...i still am going to buy a ropinator...ive tried everything i could think of over the years to try and keep the dead end nice, straight, and out of the way with no lasting results. I do wonder if the designer received the green light to attach the dead end to the live end from equipment manufacturers. Its always been a no no, but appears the ropinator would "float" upwards if it somehow got snagged.
I got the red one and I think it was like 65What color did you get and how much?
Me too. The keychain and stickers were definitely a nice touch. I did feel like it’s a little cheap feeling for 65 dollars. But it looks 3D printed maybe so I’m sure there’s a good bit of time involved in making it.Got mine today, with a cool key chain amd some stickers...almost like the old treestuff...planning on mounting it tomorrow