ART ropeguide

[Steve Bullman]

I have a ropeguide which ive been using nearly 2 year now. its probably ranks as one of my favourite pieces of kit with regards labour saving. it occassionally does get caught up, when it does i remind myself how much energy its saved me in the past and go collect it with hopefully a partial smile on my face. there are things that can be done to minimize getting them caught up. I'll often take it off before descending, specially in tight forked trees ie limes.....obviously depending if ive finished work near enough to the TIP or not.

I was wondering if anyone has used the old ropeguide and the new ropeguide with the webbing in place of the rope......and if so does it get caught up any less? and what other benefits the webbing holds over the rope version?

[darrenm]

Hi Steve

 

Excuse the ignorance..I understand the concept of a rope guide from the extremely easy name, but never seen one. Can you give us a quick overview

 

Cheers

 

darrenm

[Steve Bullman]

here you go

http://www.treeworker.co.uk/acatalog/Advanced_Ropeclimbing_Technology_6.html

its basically a very flashy and efficient cambium saver. hopefully you'll be able to see by the pic how it works

[lumberjack]

ART RG's are the mutt's nuts. I have 2, use them nearly every time I climb.

[Steve Bullman]

which versions?