Rope Wrench feedback

[Ian Flatters]

I've just received my ZK2 and stiff tether.

 

The tether has a rubber grommet in one of the eyes (optional) so it can sit really tightly on the lower pin of the wrench. Is this a good idea?

 

Also, what's the least obtrusive way to attach the tether to my HC?

 

I normally just use it for ascent, so need it quickly detachable. Any pics would be great, life's too short to sort back through all the posts on this thread!

 

Lastly, any useful tips on getting the pantin to tend low down? I normally have a 20 foot start off a ladder, but didn't today and struggled like buggery with my groundy engaged elsewhere.

 

Thanks.

 

Either place a log on it or clip a throwbag.

[Tommy_B]

Either place a log on it or clip a throwbag.

 

Use slip knot with throwbag and make sure you clip a crab into the pantin:thumbup1:

[Ian Flatters]

Thinking about it you could just get your groundy to hold it or get your doggy to sit on the line.

[alex_m]

Got everything i need now, looking forward to using them this weekend

I forgot how much i love buying arb gadgets!

 

Thether bought from Gordon on ebay - can't recommend highly enough, top splicing! http://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/central-services-user_id/m.html?_nkw=&_armrs=1&_from=&_ipg=&_trksid=p3686

[Dan Curtis]

Lift your foot straight up and it should tend from the ground:p

 

I usually thread a throwback onto the tail, then tie a spike underneath it. Once you're high enough, your groundy can pull the tail and the bag will drop to the ground....as long as you've tied the spike the right way round

 

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[WorcsWuss]

 

Lastly, any useful tips on getting the pantin to tend low down? I normally have a 20 foot start off a ladder, but didn't today and struggled like buggery with my groundy engaged elsewhere.

 

Thanks.

 

I bundle a few coils of spare line on the floor beneath me before setting off which is sufficient, gives me spare to pull up later to account for redirects as well then....

[Danavan]

Make a small bundle as if you were making a bundle to throw into the crown & cinch up to stop it undoing prematurely.

[Mark Bolam]

Top tips as ever chaps, thanks.

 

Attachment wise I have been clipping in the tether into the top hole of the HC with an oval crab, but can't help thinking there must be a neater way?

 

I'm jangling more than Jimmy Savile as I ascend at the mo.

[alex_m]

Top tips as ever chaps, thanks.

 

Attachment wise I have been clipping in the tether into the top hole of the HC with an oval crab, but can't help thinking there must be a neater way?

 

I'm jangling more than Jimmy Savile as I ascend at the mo.

 

It's been mentioned that the tether works better when attached directly to the bottom hole of the hc along with the krab attached to your harness.

[Mark Bolam]

Nice one Alex, I'll try it tomorrow.