pulleySAVER

Taylor,once again you score with a great demo on cool equipment , my crew is having fun w/the pinto pulley saver!!! We are getting ready to order 2more pinto pulleys and one small one from treestuff... Thanks for the vid and keep them comming... Later from SO CAL
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Thanks Again Taylor for another well put together demo! I like the different ways to retrieve the pulley.
 
Taylor, nice video by a genuine tree man. Any reasons why I'd buy this over the ART positioner ? never used either BTW but am definitely looking to upgrade on the basic friction-saver.

Pulleysaver?....I understand the descriptive meaning of Cambium and friction savers, but what is being saved here, the pulley? just think the name lacks a little imgination, or maybe its keyword-search thing. Actually, dont answer!

Thanks Taylor
 
YESSSS DUDE!!!!!!!!! so awsome! you really should be getting comped, or paid for these great videos (which no doubt greatly help sell more units for the companies)
 
Thanks for the comments everyone!

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Taylor, nice video by a genuine tree man. Any reasons why I'd buy this over the ART positioner ? never used either BTW but am definitely looking to upgrade on the basic friction-saver.


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Hey Reg,

The following are my observations and opinions based on my experience with both the Ropeguide and pulleySAVER.

There are many subtle (and some not-so-subtle) differences between Teufelberger's pulleySAVER and ART's Ropeguide. I have used a Ropequide for the last four years and I think it is a fine tool. Two advantages in configuration go to the pulleySAVER: choking by passing the PINTO and prusik through the soft eye; and the equalizer config. These two extra options allow the pS to be installed in a greater variety of situations. I suppose one could setup the Rg to equalize, but this would involve tools to accomplish.

The pS has only two bits of hardware (PINTO, retrieval snap). The Rg has five (ring, Cocoon, adjuster, retrieval link, stopper).

The pS is easier to inspect for wear and damage. Only two components to replace: soft-eye base unit, and PINTO/Ocean Polyester unit.

The PINTO is hot-forged and very rope friendly, the becket can be used in various applications.

When positioning on a stem (or in constriction mode on an anchor point in the canopy) the Ropeguide's mechanical adjuster tends to get twisted/torqued against the limb. Also, in constriction mode, the Cocoon cannot swing as freely and your climbing line can run against the relatively sharp sideplates.

Retrieval of the pS is more predictable vs. the Rg. The combination of soft-eye, soft prusik, and smooth profile of the PINTO equates to less trouble uninstalling from constricted, wrapped, and choked modes. Also less trouble getting stuck in another crotch on the way down! The somewhat rigid webbing link and Cocoon interface with the Aluminum ring in such a way as can cause a sort of lockup against a limb. A good amount of flipping and shaking usually gets things moving, but that depends upon the rope's route to the ground. In extreme conditions, and really horrible planning on the climber's part, any piece of gear will get stuck. However, I feel the design of pulleySAVER provides a more consistent and reliable uninstallation.

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Hey Taylor, good vid. I was wondering if the ring with the eye will be available on its own? Or better yet, anyone have any ideas how to make one. Maybe a piece of hollow braid with an end-to-end splice would work. Hmmmmm...
 
Thanks for that Taylor, all good points.

humour me one last time,

Installation with a throwline, sorry if this has already been discussed ?
 
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Thanks for that Taylor, all good points.

humour me one last time,

Installation with a throwline, sorry if this has already been discussed ?

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The pulleySAVER should not be installed from the ground with a throwline. It is intended to be installed by hand once the climber reaches the desired anchor point. Installation with a throwline is not only impractical, but will most likely result in damage to the soft eye of the pulleySAVER.

When I need to install a friction saving device from the ground, I install a multiSAVER (ring and ring friction saver).
 
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Thanks for that Taylor, all good points.

humour me one last time,

Installation with a throwline, sorry if this has already been discussed ?

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The pulleySAVER should not be installed from the ground with a throwline.

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And the ART positioner ?



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The pulleySAVER should not be installed from the ground with a throwline.

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But you could easily install it by using a seperate line/primary false crotch to position, tied off at the base of the tree right ?

I'd buy the product with pruning in mind more than anything else, but would like to avoid climbing all the way to the top of the tree if I didn't have to. Thanks
 
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