Tree Lady
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- Dunsmuir, Far Northern Cal.
Does anybody know if this has a relation to Thompson Tree Tool's Morgan Block?
Rock Exotica Down Rigger
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Matias
Been here much more than a while
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- Butte County
Thompson says it was designed in collaboration with Jaime Merritt, inventor of the Akimbo, so I assume that there's a relationship between the two. Probably like the Harken Ninja, and the Notch Jetstep.
Serf Life
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- Maine Island
Morgan block is so sexy. We demo’d a prototype and didn’t find it to fit with our rigging needs, but kinda want one just to fidget with…
chiselbit
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Used my Morgan block yesterday, In the right situation it is perfect. Like when it’s difficult for the groundie to get close to the trunk of the tree to use a porty
Matias
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- Butte County
So, with that in mind, do you guys think that the RE Downrigger is the same tool at 65% the cost?
Muggs
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- Canuckistan
It looks *exactly the same to me
Matias
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- Butte County
Yea, I don't see $150 in additional functionality in the Morgan block... or even $1.50... I can see why someone would be curious to know if they're the same tool, what with the crazy upcharge to say that it's a Thompson.
In fact, it looks like you get one with labels for less money...
In fact, it looks like you get one with labels for less money...
Crimsonking
Been here a while
To confirm, yes, the downrigger is the direct descendant of the Thompson block.
My guess is RE’s processes and connections make the downrigger much cheaper to produce than the Thompson block.
I’ve been using a sample downrigger for over a year (maybe two?), and I prefer it most of the time. The guys I contract for also like using it. It’s worth whatever RE is asking, though I haven’t looked myself.
I hope to get another and use two in a 3:1 as a speedline tensioning system that eliminates a portawrap for speedy turnaround. We’ll see.
My guess is RE’s processes and connections make the downrigger much cheaper to produce than the Thompson block.
I’ve been using a sample downrigger for over a year (maybe two?), and I prefer it most of the time. The guys I contract for also like using it. It’s worth whatever RE is asking, though I haven’t looked myself.
I hope to get another and use two in a 3:1 as a speedline tensioning system that eliminates a portawrap for speedy turnaround. We’ll see.
Matias
Been here much more than a while
- Location
- Butte County
Looking forward to hearing how that works out
Crimsonking
Been here a while
I toyed with the configuration at a trade show, but obviously didn’t get to load it. I’m curious, not convinced. It won’t be a waste to own two, anyway.
What’s really fun is using the downrigger in a double block rig once you pass its capacity in normal configuration. I used a hd sling and biner on the pieces, and the DR as the block. Butter
What’s really fun is using the downrigger in a double block rig once you pass its capacity in normal configuration. I used a hd sling and biner on the pieces, and the DR as the block. Butter
data farm 26
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- Casablanca
Looks great, had never seen these before. We use a rig n wrench a lot, I wonder how this compares.
i wondered the same thing.
southsoundtree
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- Olympia, WA
2 is all I know.
I used an early version.
I used an early version.
