Compact Bulldog Bone

swingdude · Oct 17, 2020

Treezybreez said:
We'll make you a bone believer one of these days.

Nah I good. Singing tree for life.

CutHighnLetFly · Oct 25, 2020

Right side bone is from 2015. The other is 2017.
I've been thru 2 spines on the oldest one. Probably getting close to needing a new bollard for the adjustable

CutHighnLetFly · Oct 25, 2020

Bollard wear

surveyor · Oct 25, 2020

Based on your bollard picture, I would estimate you have about 55 thousands of wear on that bollard.

CutHighnLetFly · Oct 25, 2020

surveyor said:
Based on your bollard picture, I would estimate you have about 55 thousands of wear on that bollard.

Which in "time till replace" would mean.....?
I know I always ask you questions and then never really act on it so im sorry for always asking and appreciate your time. But do you have any adjustable arms in stock at the moment?
Maybe i send you my old one to inspect yourself? Get to see how the device has faired after miles and miles of rope have passed thru it? Its definitely been thoroughly used, Gordon

surveyor · Oct 26, 2020

I recommend that you replace the bollard at no more than about 70-75 thousands of wear. It would be best to mic the actual wear depth. At some point the wear may tell you it is time, because it will begin to creep, but if not, don't exceed the recommended wear. I can make up a new top arm assembly, which is easy enough to install yourself, or you can send it back and I could examine/refurbish.

Christrees · Oct 28, 2020

macswan said:
That looks great, do you have people trying them out yet?

surveyor said:
Thanks. No, it is brand new, one of a kind.

So whats going on with the bulldog now? Are they available yet?

surveyor · Oct 28, 2020

private message sent.

Seattle High Rise · Nov 26, 2020

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 attach photos. Happy Holidays to everyone.

Burrapeg · Nov 26, 2020

Great idea!

Merle Nelson · Nov 27, 2020

Clever

rustykfd · Nov 28, 2020

“Milled down with a grinder”

It’s a good idea, I might look at this too.

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buddybusk · Mar 26, 2021

Hi Guys

Super stoked just ordered my Compact Bulldog Bone, looking to get a new rope to go with it as my drenaline is getting pretty worn out. anyone have any experience with drenalline and the bone? ive really liked it as a rope but its worn out pretty quickly for me (i was using it drt through crotches wont do that again). Any sugestions as what ropes work well? i can get cougar blue really cheap wondering if thats any good with the bone.

look forward to hearing your experiences and recommendations, or warnings
thanks in advace

Ob2 · Mar 26, 2021

buddybusk said:
Hi Guys

Super stoked just ordered my Compact Bulldog Bone, looking to get a new rope to go with it as my drenaline is getting pretty worn out. anyone have any experience with drenalline and the bone? ive really liked it as a rope but its worn out pretty quickly for me (i was using it drt through crotches wont do that again). Any sugestions as what ropes work well? i can get cougar blue really cheap wondering if thats any good with the bone.

look forward to hearing your experiences and recommendations, or warnings
thanks in advace

Last I knew Gordon recommended cougar blue with the bone!

CutHighnLetFly · Mar 26, 2021

Cougar is great in the bone. Yale blue moon and varying colors is great too.

Treetopflyer · Mar 27, 2021

buddybusk said:
Hi Guys

Super stoked just ordered my Compact Bulldog Bone, looking to get a new rope to go with it as my drenaline is getting pretty worn out. anyone have any experience with drenalline and the bone? ive really liked it as a rope but its worn out pretty quickly for me (i was using it drt through crotches wont do that again). Any sugestions as what ropes work well? i can get cougar blue really cheap wondering if thats any good with the bone.

look forward to hearing your experiences and recommendations, or warnings
thanks in advace

Drenaline is very responsive and plays well with the bone ! Never suffered any slippage with my 220 hanging from it.

Serf Life · Apr 5, 2021

Put on a swivel from rico and fiddled around with a different tend loop that will hopefully stay in place and open better.

Serf Life · Apr 6, 2021

Did a two stem white pine crown reduction yesterday and the swivel was a definite improvement. Tend loop stayed in place well with the line attached to two bollards but is too long/big.

Ob2 · Apr 6, 2021

Wow the pitch doesn't gum it up too horribly?

Serf Life · Apr 6, 2021

Ob2 said:
Wow the pitch doesn't gum it up too horribly?

Dude, you are doing a disservice to yourself not owning one. Yesterday was a drizzling day on Drenaline, like butter. Knock out pitchy spruce on Yale 11.7, self tending all day. Set a worn xtc pull rope and rappel down for kicks. Ddrt, srt, omg bdb ftw...imo, fwiw.