Unicender, HH2 (Hitch Hiker) or Rope Wrench?

[Dave Rohach]

Yea Coal, the Zigzag definitely has a great purpose, but as you said, not midline attachable and a pain for redirecting. But, for straight runs and the occasional jump from point A to point B or C, it's top of the list DdRT gear! I've gotten used to having it hold me in place for the occasional stem that the Captain can't hold me still. But, that's an old thread! I'm curious how All of the SRT devices line up with all of the Climbers on the Forum. Like a top 4-5 devices, in their favorite order! That would make for an interesting topic of discussion. [emoji848]

 

[96coal449]

Yea Coal, the Zigzag definitely has a great purpose, but as you said, not midline attachable and a pain for redirecting. But, for straight runs and the occasional jump from point A to point B or C, it's top of the list DdRT gear! I've gotten used to having it hold me in place for the occasional stem that the Captain can't hold me still. But, that's an old thread! I'm curious how All of the SRT devices line up with all of the Climbers on the Forum. Like a top 4-5 devices, in their favorite order! That would make for an interesting topic of discussion. [emoji848]

That's a new thread. I'm sure the Akimbo will dominate 1st place ..... once it takes hold of the market.

 

[Dave Rohach]

I don't think it would be #1, for the simple fact that the majority of Climbers haven't tried the Akimbo. So, what would be #1 for the masses?

 

[96coal449]

I don't think it would be #1, for the simple fact that the majority of Climbers haven't tried the Akimbo. So, what would be #1 for the masses?

once it takes hold of the market.

 

[Leroy]

I don't think it would be #1, for the simple fact that the majority of Climbers haven't tried the Akimbo. So, what would be #1 for the masses?

Rr is my guess, start a poll!

 

[southsoundtree]

Nothing beats the Uni for midline attachment. But if you're going to pay that much, I'd go for the rope runner which is just so much smoother, and therefore faster, in every which way. I had the old HH, and I spent a lot of time tying and retying that friction cord, and finding it frustrating to dial in just right--the stopper knot would push down or hitch cord would get a little dirty and the action would change. I don't know if any of this has changed with the HH2.

I haven't taken my HH1 of my rope in a long, long, time. It's my go-to for work. I only run a 120', extending with another rope as needed for a base-tie.

The rw is great. No need to upgrade if you have the zk2 and the stiff tether.

 

[Leroy]

Sean, I simply do not understand how folks can leave their system on for long periods like that. I am constantly taking mine on and off, that would drive me crazy. But hey, if it's working for you and you're paying the bills then that's all that matters.

 

[Dave Rohach]

I'm going out on a limb, here!
1) BDBone
2) Unicender
3) RopeRunner
4) RopeWrench w/Hitch Climber pulley
5) Zigzag
6) HH2, since I've never used the HH1
Then there's the RR2 & the Akimbo, when they hit the market!
These are my favorites in order of usage.

 

[monkeylove]

Akimbo, Runner, BDB, Uni, anything that involves a hitch cord.

 

[SomethingWitty]

I'm going out on a limb, here!
1) BDBone
2) Unicender
3) RopeRunner
4) RopeWrench w/Hitch Climber pulley
5) Zigzag
6) HH2, since I've never used the HH1
Then there's the RR2 & the Akimbo, when they hit the market!
These are my favorites in order of usage.

Man, I haven't even used a uni or bdb (was super excited to get one and then this whole RR2 hype started) or HH.

This game is hard for me. I have a runner and have had a couple of wrenches.

 

[Dave Rohach]

I either own all of them or used them, wait I do own all of them! The RR2 is really cool by what I've read, there's no parts to drop! That in itself is Wicked! But I get what you're saying there's a lot of options already on the market. It's all about what you're comfortable with!

 

[Boomslang]

As far as systems I've used goes.....

In order of preference:

1) HH2
2) ZigZag
3) BDB
4) Rope Runner
5) Hitchclimber setup
6) Rope Wrench

Would love to try a Unicender, but it's a tough cost to swallow. Something I'd rather try before I buy. The Akimbo and/or RR2 someday too, but if the pricing rumours I'm hearing hold true those might be try only.

 

[Dave Rohach]

Looks like we're starting to get some polling going on! I'm just not comfortable with the HH or HH2 setups. I've tried them with the holster and a tending pulley, I'm just not sure or comfortable with them! Let's keep it going, though! Price is a huge factor for a lot of guys/gals. Can't leave the women arborists out in the cold! [emoji27]

 

[Boomslang]

I've tried all sorts of tending and pulley setups with the HH, but I find most reliable (and practical) is tending off my bridge ring and no extra doodads to act as a pulley. Just the HH the way it was meant to be used.

 

[Boomslang]

I feel like a poll would result in the RW or RR coming out on top simply because of how omnipresent they are.

 

[Dave Rohach]

I think because I run a Rook on my bridge, that may make a huge difference! Dunno?

 

[moss]

The BDB sits really close and compact, I love it. As far as, Saluting Branches colors, they suck! Wouldn't be visible against a lot of trees! No love loss for it! The brighter, the better!

For rec climbing only.
-AJ

 

[Dave Rohach]

Who's got time for Rec climbing? Okay, maybe on Sunday 's if it's not raining, like it is here! 4 straight days of it, same next weekend, as well!

 

[Boomslang]

Rain? What's that. Here they're calling for 4 inches of the white stuff on Monday.

On the plus side, this weather is great for maple syrup.

 

[Dave Rohach]

Didn't you get the Memo? It's spring here in the states! Huh! That's really unfortunate for you! It's 50*+ and raining for the next 8-10 days. Bummer [emoji848]