Being mostly in the trees to prune I don't get to do much rigging. Needing to lower a 4" dead oak branch over a sidewalk, I opted for a "mini porta-wrap". (Thanks, Luke at "Tree Stuff") It was smaller than I expected, which was fine seeing its packs nicely. It proved to be the perfect tool for the job. Smooth and easy. Look forward to next challenge with it. Am sorry now I didn't take a pic of it set up. Next time.
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- Thread starter Adkpk
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- Orange, MA
Good call! I've actually wanted to pick up a second mini-POW, but seemed as though Sherrill isnt selling them any more, just the large ones. They work great as a midline anchor for floating false crotches, just maximum wrap it and cleat it off. Thanks for posting this, now I know where to find one!
With rigging in mind, I wouldnt get too heavy, or let stuff run too fast, I melted some stuff pretty good trying to run it on the mini, just fyi. Keep it reasonable and you'll be good!
With rigging in mind, I wouldnt get too heavy, or let stuff run too fast, I melted some stuff pretty good trying to run it on the mini, just fyi. Keep it reasonable and you'll be good!
- Location
- North of Seattle
That is rigging on the "fly"...
southsoundtree
Been here much more than a while
- Location
- Olympia, WA
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Mini's are great for a belay system for SRT too and they can be backed up with an english prussic. A first day newbie can get you down if you run into problems, very simple system.
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For this application, I'm sure it will work fine.
I'll suggest a cheap or already purchased option for this:
munter/ mule/ overhand knot tie off.
Mini's are great for a belay system for SRT too and they can be backed up with an english prussic. A first day newbie can get you down if you run into problems, very simple system.
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For this application, I'm sure it will work fine.
I'll suggest a cheap or already purchased option for this:
munter/ mule/ overhand knot tie off.
southsoundtree
Been here much more than a while
- Location
- Olympia, WA
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Good call! I've actually wanted to pick up a second mini-POW, but seemed as though Sherrill isnt selling them any more, just the large ones. They work great as a midline anchor for floating false crotches, just maximum wrap it and cleat it off. Thanks for posting this, now I know where to find one!
With rigging in mind, I wouldnt get too heavy, or let stuff run too fast, I melted some stuff pretty good trying to run it on the mini, just fyi. Keep it reasonable and you'll be good!
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Just an idea here Jeff, you know what's best for you-
rather than duplicate gear, you might consider spending the roughly the same amount of money and get a Belay Spool (O.L.D.S. thread) if it would lend more versatility to you gear.
Its a specialty product, as is the mini-POW. Good for some situations, not others.
Just an idea.
Good call! I've actually wanted to pick up a second mini-POW, but seemed as though Sherrill isnt selling them any more, just the large ones. They work great as a midline anchor for floating false crotches, just maximum wrap it and cleat it off. Thanks for posting this, now I know where to find one!
With rigging in mind, I wouldnt get too heavy, or let stuff run too fast, I melted some stuff pretty good trying to run it on the mini, just fyi. Keep it reasonable and you'll be good!
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Just an idea here Jeff, you know what's best for you-
rather than duplicate gear, you might consider spending the roughly the same amount of money and get a Belay Spool (O.L.D.S. thread) if it would lend more versatility to you gear.
Its a specialty product, as is the mini-POW. Good for some situations, not others.
Just an idea.
- Location
- Orange, MA
That's a great suggestion actually, thanks Sean.
- Location
- North Carolina,USA
sherrill sells small med and large port a wraps trust me i work for them
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