rope runner pro

[dsptech]

It does flatten out the line more than the OG RR.

 

[Benjo75]

I use Vortex with mine. Works great.

 

[islandarb]

It does flatten out the line more than the OG RR.

Flattening does not bother me

 

[dsptech]

Flattening does not bother me

Ditto.

 

[oldoakman]

It wouldn't bother me either except so far when I hit the flat spot it slips. Haven't gotten the sweet spot dialed in yet. It is much smoother than the OG.

 

[DSMc]

... I'm going to try it with Vortex this afternoon which is a listed rope.

I thinking you will like Vortex. I will use it with the RP and even though I'm a lightweight compared to you at about 160 it still works well. It will flatten but its soft hand that makes it so nice to climb on also allows it to return to normal much faster than firmer ropes.

 

[Rich Rule]

I run mine on Samson voyager 12 mm iirc. Works a treat, rope bollard fully open.

I am about 90kg with all kit.

 

[oceans]

I'm probably 20-30# over listed WLL geared up. It really flattens out the line. I'm going to try it with Vortex this afternoon which is a listed rope.

These mechanicals really do work best with ropes leaning towards the kernmantle side of things. I’m over 225 with all my gear on and had a great time years ago with 11mm KMIII, and even Escalator. Can’t shock load these ropes if the belay device is set to slip just above WLL. I’m pretty sure @macswan rocked 1/2” KMIII on his Runner with much success for quite a while.

 

[Crimsonking]

Today I switched from midnight ivy to poly core kernmaster, and it was a dream team with the RRP. A lot of straight up and down today, so it flattened out a bit, but performed smoothly. New favorite combination.

 

[treegongfu]

Just thought I'd mention for anyone interested that maple leaf ropes has 4 or 5 rope runner pros in stock! CAD $519 shipped.

 

[oldoakman]

Out at Gap too. Glad I got mine when I did.

 

[RyTheTreeGuy]

...For the Canucks I think. Shipping into Canada is dicey right now due to the pandemic

 

[treegongfu]

Yes for the canucks makes a big price difference too.

But they do ship free into US

 

[deevo]

Just thought I'd mention for anyone interested that maple leaf ropes has 4 or 5 rope runner pros in stock! CAD $519 shipped.

jasons great to deal with also, been buying all my arborist gear from them this year

 

[Tree-Taylor]

jasons great to deal with also, been buying all my arborist gear from them this year

Ordered mine Wednesday, arrived Friday. Free shipping with a 10% discount as a new customer. I'll definitely be looking them up for future gear.

 

[oldoakman]

Ok, new question. RRP instructions show it is able to be used in a mrs configuration. I have seen comments that say the OG RR is not to be used in mrs co figuration...why not? Also, Kevin, any movement on a bump friction plate for the RRP yet? Thanks.

 

[Jehinten]

I have seen comments that say the OG RR is not to be used in mrs co figuration...why not?

I've not heard this before. I have used it in this configuration on a crane, it definitely does not excel compared to SRS but it does work fine.

 

[Benjo75]

Mine works fine Ddrt. Original and Pro.

 

[oldoakman]

I have not used either in the mrs configuration but want to experiment with it. My OG runner will be moving to my northern gear stash and I would like to be able to use it both ways.

 

[moss]

I have not used either in the mrs configuration but want to experiment with it. My OG runner will be moving to my northern gear stash and I would like to be able to use it both ways.

I'll test with my OG RR but I imagine the main issue MRS would be to configure the working end attachment so that it doesn't interfere in any way with the grabbing movement/extension of the RR bird when you load it up. (is that actually the English language?)
-AJ