The Bring Along

[Old_Monkey]

I posted this at the Tree House and thought I'd post it here too. Its a cool tool in need of some application and I thought the folks here might have an interest in it.

I was visiting our local outdoor supply store and noticed a sweet little come along in the display case. Its palm sized and light weight and could be carried easily on the back of a saddle. The owner of the store and I always have good chats and we spent a half hour plying with this little gizmo. Its well engineered and beautifully built. Its compact and yet very sturdy. It can back off easily under weight. I don't have a use for it yet but I am sure I will find one. When things pick up I'm buying one. The guy who makes them is here in Boise. I do not think they are making him rich or anything. I think the price is pretty close to cost. All of the specs are at this site:



http://adventureengineering.com/ae/bringalong_index.cfm

 

[Old_Monkey]

A couple more shots.

 

[Old_Monkey]

And it seems I don't know how to attach more than one picture per post.

 

[jim454]

Definately a cool little gadget! maybe you could somehow use it along with a porty?

 

[tomthetreeman]

...Or for pre-tensioning stems when cabling? I like it!

-Tom

 

[Tom Dunlap]

Thanks for the post!

A 600# single line pull is impressive. Cobbling together the same thing using rigging pulleys would cost about as much and would not be as handy.