Idea For A New Gadget

[Haironyourchest]

I was aloft today, and needed various items passed up via accessory cord. I don't like to use the tail of my climbing line as I climb SRT and most of the line stays in a sports bag on the ground, zippered nearly all the way, so if pays out only as much as I need, going up, and keeps debris out of the bag, tidy etc. The problem with the hank of accessory cord is I have to mind it, coil it, and stop it getting caught on things. I would like a gadget that is essentially a reel of throwline, with a handle to wind it up and a progress capture feature, like a fly fishing reel. One could attach a throwbag and disengage the progress capture, the bag would fall the the ground, groundie attaches whatever, and then you just reel it in, with a crank handle. If you let go of the handle, it holds the load. This would keep the line nice and tidy, only deployed when you need it, etc. I suppose I could just get a fishing reel...but fishing reels are open design, I'm looking for something fully enclosed, like a chalk line reel. (actually maybe that would do). Anyway, does anything like this exist, and if not, would there be a market for it?

[Steve Bullman]

Not quite following.  Not all fishing reals are the same though.  Would a spincast do the job?

 

https://www.anglingdirect.co.uk/abu-garcia-506-mkii-reel?gclid=CjwKCAjw2MTbBRASEiwAdYIpsbNFMvKCqaXRuLZLLDugw0bi4Kztw0tpUl1fUGEdk5_MRXPuzYrLxBoCL04QAvD_BwE

[jrose]

What about a surveyors tape measure, with the tape removed and throwline installed instead?

 

They're fairly tough, not massive and probably more up to being banged about on a harness than a fishing reel...

 

Something like this 

https://www.newitts.com/apollo-closed-reel-measuring-tape?sku=IT001518&gclid=CjwKCAjw2MTbBRASEiwAdYIpsSRF3jjhz2GKBc1a0cFedA-p8XH39Gct0o4L51_Scs7N1IIEQ8V5QhoC60YQAvD_BwE

 

https://www.sealantsandtoolsdirect.co.uk/manufacturers/silverline_tools/measures_and_levels/surveyors_fast_rewind_tape_measure_reel_50m_250213_P28590.html?gclid=CjwKCAjw2MTbBRASEiwAdYIpseIXwKuM8S7g7gBkvMh-z8lXxD9xFC9KG-Vjxkk5iAKMUbHOYXA_1hoCrngQAvD_BwE

 

Alternatively you could look at 

[Mick Dempsey]

On light stuff it’ll be harder work cranking rather than just pulling it up as normal.

 

The size crank needed to pull up a 660 would be prohibitive (I would have thought!)

 

If I’m pulling up a big saw and need a rest I’ll place the rope over the top of the stump (assuming I’m ringing down) 

[Husqvarna King]

In the Gerry Berenek DVDs he made one from a builders chalk line with a winder, looked great. He had it clipped to harness to advance his climb line ?

[Haironyourchest]

All good ideas, thanks. Steve, fly fishing reels are different (maybe?) the rotation is in line with the crank. I have a surveyor tape, and thought of that. Could just wave the tape in, it's strong, but the handle is very small. For bigger weights, I'd need a serious folding handle. I may end up building something.

[Haironyourchest]

3 hours ago, Husqvarna King said:

In the Gerry Berenek DVDs he made one from a builders chalk line with a winder, looked great. He had it clipped to harness to advance his climb line ?

Like that, gonna do it, as I have a spare chalkline! Are the DVDs worth it? Can they be got in the UK? I read his book, would like to get the video series at some stage.

[Haironyourchest]

Ok, I just found what I was talking about - a Diver's Reel! Check it out 

 

[MattyF]

Fly fishing reel won’t work as you could not set the drag tight enough imo unless you buy a very expensive one ! ...also only a few have a multiplier effect so progress would be slow.

[Husqvarna King]

2 hours ago, Haironyourchest said:

Like that, gonna do it, as I have a spare chalkline! Are the DVDs worth it? Can they be got in the UK? I read his book, would like to get the video series at some stage.

I was going to copy the chalk line idea... Still haven't got round to it. Yes I thought the cutting and rigging dvd was best but have climbing also which is useful, bit depressing seeing how good he is with a throwback though ?. Wife bought as presents from Wes spur I think.