new Stien lowering devices

I just picked up a RC2000 for Dad as a birthday gift when I was up in MA. We haven't used it yet, but I rigged it up to a tree out front to surprise Dad and man, that thing is a breeze to rig up. You just set the top sling, clip the top eye to a biner, and then set your lower, load bearing sling.

As for the device itself, it's very well built, and extremely sturdy. I'm really looking forward to using it, and see how it compares to the POW.
 
Yep, I'd buy it from Mayer Tree or TreeStuff. Both are great companies and I'd buy from either of them anytime. My only problem is choosing which one to buy from
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Used one of the rc-2000's today, I was climbing so didn't handle it personally, but kept a close eye on it as it was our first time using it. I've got a few questions/ideas about it, but definitely gets two thumbs up. Very nice piece of equipment.
 
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Considering the range of abilities I don't believe there is another tool as versatile in this price range.

Dave

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Portawrap is as versatile and in the same (or less) price range, no?

Seems like a nice device. One thing I learned from the vid is to start doing a top-tie when I set up the porty!

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nick
 
Def love the top tie, gonna have to start using that little trick.

I am in no way dissing the stein, but I love my buckingham porty, just as effective and versatile. Reg walked me through both devices at pittsburgh, great lookin pieces. If i was in the market for a new porty, I would def consider them, but I cant justify the dinero when my porty works fantastic for me now.
 
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Portawrap is as versatile and in the same (or less) price range, no?

Seems like a nice device. One thing I learned from the vid is to start doing a top-tie when I set up the porty!

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nick

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I have used the Porty quite a bit and it is a very good tool. As stated above, if you already have the Porty, and don't plan on expanding on what you already use it for, you may not desire to change over.

However, Reggie gave some significant thought to improving the capabilities while still maintaining a reasonable cost.

The top tie on the Stein is dedicated for that purpose. Top tying the Porty will put that attachment in the same running space as the lowering line. I don't particularly like this.

The rounded edges along the trunk protect the bark and the overall mass is a great heat sink, giving the Stein the ability to work with larger loads both in removals and preservation with less chance of damaging the tree or the lowering line. The larger diameter of the tube makes the running of the line noticeably smoother and allows for larger diameter rope.

I would feel very comfortable using the Stein in similar situations to a Hobbs. Whereas I doubt the Porty would fail, these little extras that Reggie has added to the Stein bring it a long ways further in usability and load capacity.

Dave
 
One of the positives I see is there are no "tight" inside corners for the rope to run through on the stein like you get where the bight passes through on the porty.
 
I plan on purchasing one of his devices to try once we need another lowering device. Reg has good ideas which we can see in the products he designs for us.
 
I picked up the RC1000 a few months back. I don't get the chance to run it much as I'm climbing mostly. But when I
have it worked flawlessly.
The two attachment points are a good idea, much more stable.
I'm using it with 5/8" rigging line and I almost wish I would have bought the RC2000 as its a little tighter bend around the barrel, more than two wraps and it wont run very fast.
All in all I would say better than a portawrap just for the two attachment points.
 
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