Pro Climb Easy Rig Innovation – SMALL is BIG!

Colin, without a doubt it could handle more, but there are specific engineering principles behind the WLL selected for the Easy Rig.

Here's a link that should explain everything and wait to you see the drop test performed!

http://treetools.co.nz/_blog/Treetools_Blog/post/Pro_Climb_Easy_Rig_-_small_is_big!/

I really don't want to comment on the design aspects of the Porta Wrap or RC Stein 1000 as I don't have the necessary data and others would be better answering those questions.
 
Here's a little more info on the testing that was done for the ratchet straps:

A 500kg (1,100 lb) 4m (13’) section of timber was loaded onto a standing 25m (82’) Pine spar using a GRCS. A large DMM Impact Block secured the load at the top, and the system ran a 19mm (3/4”) Samson Tenex to secure the load.

The reason for this test, was not to see if the Easy Rig could handle the force of the impact load (that was never in question), but to test the strength of the single truck tie-down strap that is used to secure the bollard to the tree.

In this deliberate test configuration, the weakest point was the ratchet-strap. Rossy wanted to make sure that his Easy Rig could withstand significant impact forces just in case someone used it for more than ‘lightweight’ applications, as some ‘enthusiastic’ tree workers have been known to do with rigging gear.

In Rossy’s simulated rigging job, the 1,100 lb log was dropped (snubbed off) into the Easy Rig, mounted to the tree with the truck tie down. All components in the system, rigging line, arborist block, top sling, etc where over-rated, relative to the job/testing, making the Easy Rig ratchet strap the weakest link in the chain.

As the video in my link above shows, the whole system performed flawlessly, which should put people’s minds to rest. When you think about an 1,100 lb log even falling 4’ and being snubbed off, you’re talking about a dynamic shock load of over 5,500 lbs easliy. I am not sure what the height of fall was that was used in the test.

I feel extremely confident that the Easy Rig will handle the arborist’s everyday tree work.
 
I'd love to comment on this , I would . Problem is , I don't sell this stuff , or get paid to endorse it , wish I could offer a good reply , but in terms of lowering devices , only the Manufacture has power. Not worth offering any ideas . Becarefull what you think , alot of Blairs and Palmers out there ! SHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH
 
No worries Riggs, I would love to hear your comments as I value your rigging experience as you know.

Rossy doesn't pay me a penny to indorse the Easy Rig, I just like to spread the word around when I find a product that works great...I hear what you're saying about a lot of the others out there as well :)
 
I'll be at the expo . I'll check it out . Offering opinions ? well thats another matter . I'm sure the " innovators" of this industry would welcome them . All those smart people , sweat and tears . A "crime" that went on and was aloud , maybe it was for the best (or ?) . Innovation ? really ? wow ! thank God for honesty and integrity ! Small is Small , players play , it;s not worth telling what you know to people who use it to there benifit . WORD
 
Have to say I like my porty and it works like a charm. But if dudes want a few more options what the heck go for it. I personaly find the price tag a bit much for a device that does the same thing as a tried and tested porty.
 
The downside of a fixed bollard is that it needs a fairlead block if you are not loading the rope straight into it. The POW is sorta omni-directional, like when we were using it as a speedline anchor.

As well, you can attach a rope 'short' with the POW if you need to connect two ropes. We have had to do this with Amsteel for pulling over rotten trees from a safe distance.


Different tool for different applications. The fixed bollards are more for larger loads, as with negative blocking. Probably won't replace POW style devices. Different tools in the toolbag are good.
 
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I "never really liked the tight bend radius", either. So, I only use it to pre-tension a line ... like here, for example. It's great for that, like a floating cleat.

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what a great video, thanks for posting, please make more, very enjoyable to watch.
 
Anyone know why Stein USA doesn't answer e-mails or phone calls?

You have any idea if the RC-2001 is available in the states, Reg?
 
Brendon, don't know what email you are using for Stein USA, but here's the one that I always use. Michelle is good at getting back to me.

Michelle Goddard [michelle@stein-usa.com]
 
She actually just called believe it or not.

I was using the address on the site, never saw that one.

She'll let me know tomorrow when it's available,

Thanks!
 
Brendon, you should come over to the dark side and check out the Bull Rigger Bollard.. available now strong light weight and reasonably priced, oh and all made in the states. Sorry for the hijack, cheers fellas
 
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