Rope Wrench

[JustinK]

Ignore the spray can , we got crazy oak wilt pruning standards in Texas.

Yep when I lived in MN it was dormant season only unless it was storm work....


I can't use the top hole of the HC with the oceans I don't think. I had to use the bottom hole.


Still trying to fine tune.

 

[Richard Mumford-yoyoman]

This inexpensive clip works pretty well.

 

[islandarb]

HC.....never....

 

[JeffGu]

That CT pulley is still the best thing I've found with the RW, @swingdude, and the one I'm using.

 

[islandarb]

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That CT pulley is still the best thing I've found with the RW, @swingdude, and the one I'm using.

After more than four years wrenching....many many combos...nothing beats this streamlined setup....clip HAAS to pin at back....this is do clean and tends like butter...fuck a HC....keep them for their purpose DdRT....

 

[Steve Connally]

Gotcha guys. Thanks, sorta what I had thought but wasn't trying to reinvent the wheel

 

[JustinK]

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After more than four years wrenching....many many combos...nothing beats this streamlined setup....clip HAAS to pin at back....this is do clean and tends like butter...fuck a HC....keep them for their purpose DdRT....

That's why I've been toying with the pinto when I get a chance. May have to look into that set up too.

 

[Steve Connally]

I was on the pinto when I used the rw years ago. Was trying to have a one pulley fits all kinda set up.

 

[oceans]

I think the HC Pulley provides more options for people that might switch back and forth from DdRT to SRT. Also, people getting into SRT already have a HC more often than a Pinto. One of my favorite SRT setups incorporates 100% of my older DdRT kit, but just adds the Rope Wrench. I covered it all in the TCIA SRT Climber Manual. There's also a video reference in some footage that Moss took when we climbed a huge White Pine together. The system changeover can be seen near the 6:00 minute mark of the video. Here's a link (props @moss ):
http://www.treebuzz.com/forum/threads/white-pine-climb-with-oceans.24395/

@JustinK , thanks for posting pictures of your kit! Have you tried setting up the Tether and Hitch in the bottom hole of the HC becket? That's what I use, which leaves the middle hole open for a tending point. You may also notice a bit more immediate tending action from the pulley being set up in the bottom hole. I've also set up with a mini keychain or XSRE biner left in the middle hole to keep the pulley upright and make for attaching the chest harness a bit easier.

 

[JustinK]

To be honest I haven't in a while. I want to think I tried but the legs of the tether wouldn't clear the middle hole to leave it open. I'll check it today to be sure. I'm sure you know better than I do lol. I need to use a smaller biner, but just haven't dug one out.

 

[Steve Connally]

Pretty darn slick

 

[Richard Mumford-yoyoman]

I'm not a minimalist ;-) but if I was, my kit would have HC and Pinto pulleys, period.

 

[Treetopflyer]

I think the HC Pulley provides more options for people that might switch back and forth from DdRT to SRT. Also, people getting into SRT already have a HC more often than a Pinto. One of my favorite SRT setups incorporates 100% of my older DdRT kit, but just adds the Rope Wrench. I covered it all in the TCIA SRT Climber Manual. There's also a video reference in some footage that Moss took when we climbed a huge White Pine together. The system changeover can be seen near the 6:00 minute mark of the video. Here's a link (props @moss ):
http://www.treebuzz.com/forum/threads/white-pine-climb-with-oceans.24395/

@JustinK , thanks for posting pictures of your kit! Have you tried setting up the Tether and Hitch in the bottom hole of the HC becket? That's what I use, which leaves the middle hole open for a tending point. You may also notice a bit more immediate tending action from the pulley being set up in the bottom hole. I've also set up with a mini keychain or XSRE biner left in the middle hole to keep the pulley upright and make for attaching the chest harness a bit easier.

Hey man you didn't bring up one of the best parts of using the HC pulley..the zero drop setup with throw line is an awesome feature easily added .. good work on that one whip .. anyone got a link to that thread..? I have been feeling" retro"/ately in the haze of mechanical meotdown..lol ..and been climbing on the pinto with shorty tether. But I remember Ed why I like the hc no drip setup after using bdb for a time now after a few days wanting the ease of redi without a device on the line..minimizing time away from lifeline is very important to me more now . Here's mine right now short and tight .. better on tachyon.. or yale than this vortex ..i like the pinto cause it keeps the legs open nicely with wrench tether in middle.

 

[Treetopflyer]

One more ,better shot. I use dmm rhino crab with either pinto or hc pulley to keep it all in line that horn is ingenious

 

[96coal449]

Any one use the X Tender setup? I use it in DRT and love it! Supper smooootthhh! Wondering how it works SRT, which I'm not ready to try out myself yet. Climbed nothing but drt, with a blake, and no split tale .... natural crotched. Just started using a HC, and pulley friction saver this spring. Then I added the X rings.

 

[islandarb]

I never switch between SRT and DdRT...my wrench system is cool for me...fly what suits you...all good...I certainly do.....

 

[islandarb]

Plus I like tending with my chestie and boatsnap on a loop of throwline...no snag on and off...the HC is suited for my DdRT short lines....and lives on a 30' and 70'.... in case I need a short second syatem..other than that I use my tail with a blakes

 

[96coal449]

I'm learning all the new school, Swing. I'll SRT sooner or later. I'm just taking baby steps ... staying comfy.

 

[islandarb]

I don't give two shits who uses a HC.ask me if I care....just moved a 100 yards from this....

 

[JustinK]

One more ,better shot. I use dmm rhino crab with either pinto or hc pulley to keep it all in line that horn is ingeniousView attachment 39713

Where do you attach to tend with the Pinto?