Bulldog Lynx

[surveyor]

Guess I will start a thread about this SRT device for 10mm line.
I have installed a spring which pushes the bollard into the rope on the top headstock arm causing a positive engagement when weighted, but still allows smooth tending.

 

[Steve Connally]

Would this be a good lanyard management device Gordon?

 

[surveyor]

Steve, I would say the Bone style BOLA is better for a lanyard because it is very compact and will accept a larger rope.
I am trying to make this Lynx specifically for use with the Reep Schur or Beeline (10mm) and for use with the throw hook.

 

[surveyor]

Lynx on left (with Beeline), then Bone style BOLA middle, and adjustable Bulldog Bone on right.

 

[Steve Connally]

The bola won't fit my beeline lanyard.

 

[surveyor]

When weighed the Lynx is approx. 8" from the centerline of the pulley, to the top of the headstock arm, so I would say that is similar to a hitch.
It is very flexible in line with the pulley, but rigid at 90 degrees to the pulley.

 

[Steve Connally]

Ahh. Ok.

 

[JeffGu]

Try a Trango Cinch on that 10mm lanyard, Steve... those things love the 10mm ropes.

 

[Steve Connally]

That's what's I have on my
Captain. I use an art rope guide on my lanyard. It works great . Just want to support Gordon!

 

[surveyor]

Still working on the Lynx, it now has a headstock and a tailstock with swivel.

 

[theatertech87]

that looks amazing! So glad it's not dead. I personally feel that more points of friction is better. Esp for bigger guys (think 300# plus) I've never been able to get a rope runner dialed in even remotely close to useable but a zigzag or unicender work fantastically

 

[Tom Dunlap]

Nice looking Lynx!

Is it still mid line connectable like your other tools?

 

[surveyor]

No, it has to be threaded, just like the ZZ. The flexible body acts as the pulley, and when tending manually it forms a J shape.

 

[surveyor]

 

[theatertech87]

Any chance a few more links would make it release easier on a single line? Or maybe a larger headstock size so it means less?

 

[surveyor]

I have tried it with more links added, but it still seems to grip too hard on a single line, and adds more weight, length, and friction for tending slack. I like the shortness of this configuration. I have also tried a longer pivot length on the headstock, but then it is even harder to release on a single line.
What I have not yet tried is to lengthen the headstock on the "handle" end so that you have a lever to pull the headstock down to release for use as an SRT device.

 

[evo]

What I have not yet tried is to lengthen the headstock on the "handle" end so that you have a lever to pull the headstock down to release for use as an SRT device.

The leverage may be the ticket for single line while maintaining versatility with Ddrt.

 

[pctree]

Gordon I commend you on your perseverance! I kinda gave up on r&d!

 

[surveyor]

Thanks Paul. You are too busy having your monster cone chipper eat trees whole!

 

[surveyor]

This is just a tease, but is a fun idea that needs more work.