ART Positioner

[tophopper]

Anyone have to replace the cam in their positioner yet. I have one about 1.5 years old, and no matter what kind of rope I string it with it seems to slip. Thought maybe the cam should be replaced but it doesnt look hardly worn at all.

Anyone else experience this?

 

[richhoffman]

Is the Art Positioner really worth the money? I have been wanting one but can't yet justify the cause!

 

[tophopper]

Im not sure what they cost Rich, it was given to me. It is the best lanyard adjuster Ive used tho.

 

[Tom Dunlap]

Is the O-ring still snug?

Are you using 11mm or half inch rope?

 

[frans]

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Is the O-ring still snug?

Are you using 11mm or half inch rope?

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Good questions, Tom.
I have several of the ART positioners, one is set up with 13mm & one is set up with 11mm
The 'O' rings have both fallen apart but I bought 'o' rings from the hardware store that work fine.
On another one I have I left the 'o' ring off and it also works fine for me. But then again I am used to it and dont mind that it does'nt grab real quick.

They are real nice for the flip lines, even with sappy rope they stick a bit but after awhile run smooth again when the sap hardens and wears off.
frans

 

[Norm_Hall]

I think they retail for $100.
I also have had one, for about 1 1/2 years, I use with 11mm rope. I agree with tophopper, it's the best lanyard adjuster I've ever used. It doesn't have to be be unweighted to pay out rope.

 

[tophopper]

The o rings were gone long ago and it never really affected the performance, it just began slipping lately. I will try new ones but Im certain it wont make a difference. Im using 1/2 inch rope in it and have tried blue streak, hi vee, yellow jacket, and yale xtc..... they alll slip

 

[flying_kiwiman]

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It doesn't have to be be unweighted to pay out rope.

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either does a knut or VT with pully under....the slipage thing is a problem with the positioner, also it some times releases when positioning by coming into contact with your harness or body (which really P's me off)... the knut or vt does'nt /forum/images/graemlins/applaudit.gif

my two cents....

Jelte

 

[Tom Dunlap]

Johnnie,

This just came to me. I wonder what effect a little coarse sandpaper would have on the cam. If the scratches were perpendicular to the rope it might give a better bight.

 

[tophopper]

Hmmm.....
that may be worth a try Tom

 

[Teti]

Thumbs up! I'm using the Poison Ivy. /forum/images/graemlins/applaudit.gif