Has anyone here used the rope boss bags yet? I have the xl deluxe ans the wingman stretch top. Great quality and an awesome design IMO
rope boss bags
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tomthetreeman
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I got the XL basic w/backpack attachment and I love it. I wasn't sold on the zipping cover on the Deluxe, but now that I have the basic, I am wishing I had all the extra gear loops shown in the ad (not sure if they are even on the deluxe... ?... Maybe that's what the snaps are for?) Either way, I like the basic very much.
-Tom
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I have the large deluxe. It's a sweet bag except the "rope access" hole on top is kinda cheezy and the plug doesn't even stay in the hole. Other than that, it's great.
Tr33Climb3r
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I have the large deluxe. It's a sweet bag except the "rope access" hole on top is kinda cheezy and the plug doesn't even stay in the hole. Other than that, it's great.
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yup same problem with the "rope access" hole plus i wish they put the loops that are on the top rim on the inside of the bag...oh and yea i have the biggest one in deluxe overall I like it a lot
I have the large deluxe. It's a sweet bag except the "rope access" hole on top is kinda cheezy and the plug doesn't even stay in the hole. Other than that, it's great.
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yup same problem with the "rope access" hole plus i wish they put the loops that are on the top rim on the inside of the bag...oh and yea i have the biggest one in deluxe overall I like it a lot
I actually like tha acess hole in the top although if you have a spliced eye it sucks i run my footlocking rope out of it(no eye) keep my main line on the bottom( I cut a small hole in the vent mesh under the zipper to access my pi)
KentuckySawyer
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- Louisville
I don't know about the Rope Boss Bags, but we really dig the Metolius Porta Cord rope bag. They make bombproof bags. They're great for ascending with your rope on your back.
All Metolius' rope bags are boss...
http://www.metoliusclimbing.com/porta-cord.html
All Metolius' rope bags are boss...
http://www.metoliusclimbing.com/porta-cord.html
countryboypa31
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I love metolius bags. Have one but would love more. They never let you down.
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- Home of the New Jersey Devils
I too have the XL and really think it is a good bag. The price is right too! I use it to throw everything I typically need in it and then pack it to the tree. Works well for me. I don't use the rope hole much though.
Tobe_Sherrill
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Constructive comments guys.
Any improvement ideas passed along "and implemented" will entitle first submitter to choice of free RopeBoss item.
Thanks.
Any improvement ideas passed along "and implemented" will entitle first submitter to choice of free RopeBoss item.
Thanks.
I bought 4 of the LG Basic Rope bags, and 3 of the XL Basic rope bag. Most aren't in use yet, just using one LG and one XL right now.
I always say to myself, only buy one of something, try it out, then buy more when I find that I'm happy with it. I didn't follow my rule, the write up in the catalog convinced me it was a great bag so I bought 7 at once.
I have found a major problem and very disappointed... On my second climb with the LG bag.
I've been meaning to contact Sherrill.... so this is great.
You are asking for feedback on a forum, good for you.
I will go out to my truck, take a picture and post it and the problem in a few minutes....
I always say to myself, only buy one of something, try it out, then buy more when I find that I'm happy with it. I didn't follow my rule, the write up in the catalog convinced me it was a great bag so I bought 7 at once.
I have found a major problem and very disappointed... On my second climb with the LG bag.
I've been meaning to contact Sherrill.... so this is great.
You are asking for feedback on a forum, good for you.
I will go out to my truck, take a picture and post it and the problem in a few minutes....
arrrr, the bag isn't in my truck, new ground guys always packing the wrong stuff in the wrong places. I will have to submit a picture later today, have to travel to the farm to get the bag out of the chip truck. It should have been in my pickup.
Anyway, here is the problem, the bag has stiff ribs in it that help them stand up. Well, rope bags are meant to be dropped from the tree at times. That's what I've always done with them, and the weavers have lasted quite a while.
Well, I like how the bag stays open with the ribs, but the straight standing rib design has a major flaw....
On dropping the LG basic bag, with my climbing line in it of New England 1/2" rope, only a medium drop of like 50 feet, a rib poked right out of the top of the bag. this was the new bags only second drop of it's career.
most of the ribs are behind a second layer of black fabric/material, but one is just behind one layer of yellow material and the sharp rib cut cleanly right through it.
to clarify, the rib isn't broken or anything. but the end is fairly sharp, actually seems filed rather sharp.
I think a quick fix, would be for Sherrill to put some kind of rubber stopper on the end of these ribs (before installed in the bag) to keep them from poking through, or change the rib to a more plyable stiff rubber, instead of what it is right now; fiberglass?
Oh, and by the way, this was only like the 3rd climb with this bag, and it was only the second drop this bag experienced.
If this rib poked through on the bags second drop (both around only 50-70 feet) then this seems like a flaw to me.
I will post a picture, hopefully later today.
Anyway, here is the problem, the bag has stiff ribs in it that help them stand up. Well, rope bags are meant to be dropped from the tree at times. That's what I've always done with them, and the weavers have lasted quite a while.
Well, I like how the bag stays open with the ribs, but the straight standing rib design has a major flaw....
On dropping the LG basic bag, with my climbing line in it of New England 1/2" rope, only a medium drop of like 50 feet, a rib poked right out of the top of the bag. this was the new bags only second drop of it's career.
most of the ribs are behind a second layer of black fabric/material, but one is just behind one layer of yellow material and the sharp rib cut cleanly right through it.
to clarify, the rib isn't broken or anything. but the end is fairly sharp, actually seems filed rather sharp.
I think a quick fix, would be for Sherrill to put some kind of rubber stopper on the end of these ribs (before installed in the bag) to keep them from poking through, or change the rib to a more plyable stiff rubber, instead of what it is right now; fiberglass?
Oh, and by the way, this was only like the 3rd climb with this bag, and it was only the second drop this bag experienced.
If this rib poked through on the bags second drop (both around only 50-70 feet) then this seems like a flaw to me.
I will post a picture, hopefully later today.
allmark
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flaw....On dropping the LG basic bag, with my climbing line in it of New England 1/2" rope, only a medium drop of like 50 feet, a rib poked right out of the top of the bag. this was the new bags only second drop of it's career.
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I was concerned with this also. I havent dropped a bag yet but plan to. My thought was to stuff a throwline in the pocket so I could control the descent. Only concern with that may be burning the hands. Ill let you know how I make out.
flaw....On dropping the LG basic bag, with my climbing line in it of New England 1/2" rope, only a medium drop of like 50 feet, a rib poked right out of the top of the bag. this was the new bags only second drop of it's career.
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I was concerned with this also. I havent dropped a bag yet but plan to. My thought was to stuff a throwline in the pocket so I could control the descent. Only concern with that may be burning the hands. Ill let you know how I make out.
picture of what happend on second bag drop.
actually, I've been saying it was two drops, but it might have even happened on the first drop.
If you work with a crane, you need to drop a rope bag.
The Weavers have held up well.
With any new design, there is always bugs to work out in the real working world. So, I'm sure they did their best, but in the real world these fiberglass ribs are hard on the bag.
I trust Sherrill will take care of things and improve them.
Tobe, PM me if you care to.
actually, I've been saying it was two drops, but it might have even happened on the first drop.
If you work with a crane, you need to drop a rope bag.
The Weavers have held up well.
With any new design, there is always bugs to work out in the real working world. So, I'm sure they did their best, but in the real world these fiberglass ribs are hard on the bag.
I trust Sherrill will take care of things and improve them.
Tobe, PM me if you care to.
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roxy
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No place to put a folded cube. Would be great to have a triangular side pocket on either side for two cubes.
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- Gibsons BC
I wouldn't expect that a bag with a lot of seams like the ropeboss bags have could hold up as well as a simpler design.
They do look like well thought out bags though, I'm going to order one of the wingman saddle bags.
They do look like well thought out bags though, I'm going to order one of the wingman saddle bags.
I also have been putting a large deluxe through it's paces and am quite pleased with it.I have been using a Black diamond haul bag for many years. When I first got it I noticed the ribs, and of course reailised it is not designed to be tossed. I use a different bag for that. The rope boss line is for storage. To make a bomb proof bag would have much different materials and construction.
Gord I have one of the wingman stretchtop bags as well and it is great! Low profile yet holds alot.
tomthetreeman
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- Rhode Island
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No place to put a folded cube. Would be great to have a triangular side pocket on either side for two cubes.
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The folded cube goes right inside, in the center of your harness (in the XL), which is on top of 150' of 1/2" Hi-Vee. Even my helmet with face shield and earmuffs fits on top of the saddle.
-Tom
No place to put a folded cube. Would be great to have a triangular side pocket on either side for two cubes.
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The folded cube goes right inside, in the center of your harness (in the XL), which is on top of 150' of 1/2" Hi-Vee. Even my helmet with face shield and earmuffs fits on top of the saddle.
-Tom
