rope runner

[TylerHoffman]

OMG! This is so much BS I am at a loss for words.

Comfortable as in getting far out limbs to tie a limb off. Large spreading trees. I had a feeling some were going to take that the wrong way. Again, that's what I believe. Some believe in Christmas, some don't.

 

[TylerHoffman]

I get it but whilst blocking down the spar, how does one comfortably and effectively do that spikeless? And for the record my spikes aren't uncomfortable. The are hardly noticible unless I'm in them for greater than 5 or 6 hours.

Use spikes if u want. Or leave stubs

 

[Steve Connally]

Use spikes if u want. Or leave stubs

I try not to leave stubs. Seems like they are a magnet for everything to hang on or for my rope to burn across. The trunk work is really the only thing I don't see how you can do spikeless especially if its a fat piece of wood.

 

[Steve Connally]

Not discounting your opinion, just trying to learn a trick or two.

 

[Boomslang]

Spikes are a positioning tool no different than your climbing system or lanyard. Any competent climber knows when and how to utilize them to maximize ergonomics and safe cutting techniques. The only climbers I've ever seen slowed down by spikes are those with no or little experience with them.

 

[macswan]

I get it but whilst blocking down the spar, how does one comfortably and effectively do that spikeless? And for the record my spikes aren't uncomfortable. The are hardly noticible unless I'm in them for greater than 5 or 6 hours.

There are techniques for leveraging your self between lanyard on one side and climbing system on the other in a way where your weight is supported, so that the feet are actually just a point of contact. It's a pain in the ass to figure out, but if you get the hang of it, I think it works pretty well. Especially for smaller statured climbers. Maybe not you and me so much Steve.

 

[JontreeHI]

Obviously no spikes on a prune, and certainly not discounting Derek's skill, he is well know to be an animal climber. I've done removals spikeless, but just wondering why in that situation.
And the ascender mounted in the spikes Is a wonderful investment!

 

[Steve Connally]

Yeah I'm in that category. I'll just keep the Kiwi's on at that point. Oh so hey, how bout that rope runner? I'm already replacing both bollards and the pulley. Ive done the once rotation but according to the inspection sheet I should replaced them due to wear. I guess it lasted a little over a year. Is that "normal" lifespan for the bollards? It may fix my angry release under load. I may just rotate the bollards one more time instead of a switch out. Depends on how I feel comparing old to new. I'm that guy who tosses saw chain that isn't perfect and isn't fixed back to "factory" after I touch it up. I hate working against the saw and see no need to sharpen it and file rakers until theres nothing left. The point being, I got my use out of it so if I have to replace it, no biggie.

 

[treebing]

A year for some people is different than others. I like it pretty worn really. But once a year sounds like a good general rule of thumb

 

[Steve Connally]

I'll shoot you some pics

 

[macswan]

I have not changed mine, and had it over a year. I feel like it's just gotten truly perfect though.

 

[Dave Rohach]

Steve, mine only lasted 10 months last year, still at 75% this year! I believe it's based on fast descents and courser ropes.


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[Dave Rohach]

Weight may play a bit of wear patterns, also.


Dave6390 in WI

 

[JontreeHI]

I worked mine way hard in 6 months, but I bet wet/grimy conditions and rope contributes to that.

 

[Dave Rohach]

That doesn't help, for any device!


Dave6390 in WI

 

[JontreeHI]

That doesn't help, for any device!


Dave6390 in WI

No, but it is my life, at least this time of year

 

[TylerHoffman]

Yup

 

[Dave Rohach]

The back plate has a decent wear pattern, but I see whAt you mean about eating up the bollards!


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[monkeylove]

Looks like a few different color versions on the runner Tyler.

 

[Steve Connally]

wow