The lock jack is it really worth it ?

[TREE-SURGEON-ESSEX]

Well im looking into buying one bit pricey but aint it all. Used one the other day was impressed see its limitations and advantages.

 

Just wondered what you guys who own one think of day to day use with one

[parkster]

My boss uses one for work most days, he loves it. Won't let me play with it yet I'm still using a pully with a friction hitch works for me.

[treewizard]

i love mine, you will have to use a cambium saver with it though.

[MattJordan]

I think they are a clever tool. Which works well in some respects. But I really dislike them. I think are unpredictable, and slightly risky in given situations. I still see no true upgrade from a well thought out, correctly set V/T Hitchclimber set up. I would rather climb on knots any day, yes they can be a bit shady at times but if It is set up 100% properly. In my eyes Its second to none.

[Paul Smith]

Try the spiderjack! It is the dogs! Much more control and with a rope guide you will amazed.

[Danavan]

Used one for about 2 years. Not good on wet rope as has a very jearky reaction. Good tool otherwise. Cam & other part the rope is pushed on are the only bits that need replacing now & then. I would go through a cam once every 2 months or so & other plate once every 6 months.

 

I have moved back to the knut with the hitchclimber now, as the HC gives all the advantages of the LJ imo.

Using a knot config gives a better form of control in any situation dependant on how it is tied, set ect.

 

For my £ if I were you I would go for a hitchclimber with a knot config & cord type that works for you.

[TREE-SURGEON-ESSEX]

Im using a vt with hitch climber at the mo.

 

the wet rope bit bothers me sound like you can only use it in ideal weather conditions which we dont have. I do use the primus which is nice.

 

maybe ill try changing my knot then see about a lock jack:confused1:

[Danavan]

Im using a vt with hitch climber at the mo.

 

the wet rope bit bothers me sound like you can only use it in ideal weather conditions which we dont have. I do use the primus which is nice.

 

maybe ill try changing my knot then see about a lock jack:confused1:

 

I have asked Qu as to the reason the action of the LJ is so crap in the wet & one awnser was dirty rope which may be true now & then due to the fact I have to use them to work..

 

I would play about with knot config mate. Have fun:thumbup1:

[sawman]

Horses for courses, i used the lock jack for a good few years and its great. Then tried the spider jack and its brilliant. Both take time to get used to and you'll get more from them if you're an experienced climber but i guess the same can be said for hitch climber type setups. The thing i would say about them is that you need to persevere with them, it took me about 3 weeks to get used to the spider. As for value for money, i would say that they are a justifiable expense but you need to spend money on a good friction saver device as well:thumbup1:!

[Stephen Blair]

if you have been climbing for years, you will soon see the benefits of it and the times when its a pest. i have a spiderjack, but you really should get yourself a ropeguide, but if you want to keep up with the times and try something new then go for it. it is a great combination for pollards. i dont like it on big descents or having a lot of rope under you, constantly chokers your line