rope runner pro

DSMc said:
So... for any of you that are wondering what my final thoughts are on this newest member of the multisender lineup... what a fantastic tool!

I know that it is in many ways a copy of the original but what Kevin and Notch have come up with is so much more refined in both feel and function. The quality of construction is obvious with attention to even the smallest details.

The multitude of small changes add up. The RRP has the feel of a well broken in RR right out of the box. All of the high wear parts are replaceable!

So does this mean that I will be selling my Akimbo or that my HH2 will be collecting dust in the bottom of the tool bag? No way! They both still work and are both excellent tools in their own ways. But now I have a third choice and I absolutely love that the tree industry has produced so many extraordinary and quality tools.
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Is your HH2 nickel or chrome plated?
 
Here is a user checkpoint. This is a snap shot from the RRPs users instructions. The referenced 'lubrication port' does not exist on the one I received. Furthermore, what little lube was used before shipping, if there even was any, dissipated quickly. Audible squeaks and a scratchy feeling movement appeared quickly.

Instructions call for 3-in-one mineral oil. I used a high quality bicycle chain lubricant instead, applied at both top and bottom pivot point openings of the spine. That made a world of difference.

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DSMc said:
Here is a user checkpoint. This is a snap shot from the RRPs users instructions. The referenced 'lubrication port' does not exist on the one I received. Furthermore, what little lube was used before shipping, if there even was any, dissipated quickly. Audible squeaks and a scratchy feeling movement appeared quickly.

Instructions call for 3-in-one mineral oil. I used a high quality bicycle chain lubricant instead, applied at both top and bottom pivot point openings of the spine. That made a world of difference.

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Thanks for the info , Really looking forward to getting this device. I've been climbing on the dirty 30 rope runner since it came out. looking forward to checking out the improvements!
 
I was kind of hoping they would do a pre sale to avoid blowing out the phones and website when ever they announce the availability!
 
I just spent the day on the Pro yesterday! Big ash removals and one big sugar maple prune. Its first impression on me was amazing.
I've spent alot of time on my old runner, but not alot in the past year. I clipped this onto a rope after a quick guess on friction adjustment out of the box, and it worked like a dream. I feel that adjusting the friction could make it a bit better, but even without dialing it in it ran like a runner should.
I'm curious to hear what someone would say if they had never used a runner before. I feel like it was more forgiving than a brand new classic runner.
I used it on blue moon which is good, but not the best. I find it has some flattening with the new and old runner. It never got really flat and never lead to any creep, but I still just don't love it for the old or new runner.
Overall, a total win as an upgrade from the original. If you are a fan of the original, I feel confident in saying that you will be a fan of the improvements. Harness attachment is nicer, it tends nicer, WAY more comfortable on the thumb, it's (more) midline friendly, and the friction adjustment process is way better.
Thank you Kevin and thank you to the team that worked with you to make it happen.
Well done. Now time will tell.
 
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