Strop/Flip line

[Swampster]

Have you used a positioner before? If so how do you think it compares

 

I've not used an ART positioner before so cannot comment, they seem a popular choice though. The rope is 11.5mm Tachyon, just the standard stuff, works well for all lanyard chores.

[Joe Newton]

This thread caused me to dig out my old 10mm strop with the loose stowed in a chalk bag.

I nicked the VT bits for something else ages ago.

Used my mates Zillon today and really liked it.

Anyone tried it on 10mm? And can I buy the Zillon unit separately anywhere?

 

 

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How was it better than a short vt with a pulley mark?

 

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[Mark Bolam]

Shinier.

 

 

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[Mark Bolam]

Tighter, better for skinny stems I reckon.

 

 

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[Joe Newton]

No sit back?

 

Try the positioner too mate. I can lend you mine for a week or two if you like?

 

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[Mark Bolam]

Cheers Joe, that's very kind.

No rush, I'll grab it off you at some point this summer.

Damn shame you can't make Cutters next week.

 

 

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[Rich Rule]

I use a steel core flip line with a vt and micropulley for takedowns. Most days is use 11mm blaze and a trango cinch. On the left so it is back to front. It works well though.

 

Not tried the ART.

[Mark Bolam]

Climbed on my mates Zillon yesterday again and got on really well with it again. Climbing skinny poles on a lapsed willow pollard, so I really liked the compactness and ability to cinch up tight on 4" stems.

I object to buying the rope though, although it worked well enough. I'd like to try it on my 10mm line.

I think the doubled over plastic sheath thing is numb, it doesn't do anything a simple stopper knot doesn't.

[kcstevens]

Dug out my wire flip line today for the first time in over a year and I've got the isc grab thingy majigger on it. Wow! How much I hate that thing in comparison to my art positioner on a bit of 11.5 scion ! Having to pull myself in to release is a ballache. Love the positioner. I climb with a zz on my main line which makes me want to ask the question, is there any issues with side loading the zillon ? Or does it tend not to be a problem

 

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