Unicender Mod

[Joe Loggs]

I want to get into srt I currently climb on a sj but today I did have a go on hitch with rw I found it ok .but i enjoy my sj tricks to much, the unicender to me seems similar to the sj. I would love to see a video of it being used in a working environment.

[Paul Smith]

Morgan Thompson the inventor of the unicender made a couple of videos.

[D Mc]

JUst curious but would it pass a loler if it has been modified like that?

Just realised your from USA so loler not needed

 

You guys are asking some very good questions. I almost did not post this because of your need to pass a loler and the slowness that the Unicender is having getting certified. One thing you might try is making a copy of that picture and show it to your inspector and ask him if he would pass it.

 

If you can foot-lock a single rope, the Unicender on a tether is all you need to climb and work a tree in SRT mode. With some support gear it can be used in a very efficient Frog-Walker for tree entry. In my opinion it is the best tool currently available for SRT entry and work position. It is quickly and easily mid-line attachable. Unlike a hitch, the friction is the same day in day out. If pine pitch is a problem it can be quickly cleaned with a solvent without worries. I could go on and on...it is a great tool.

 

It is easy to learn how to use but in SRT mode it is also very easy for someone without proper training in its use and experience in tree climbing to get in trouble. I do not recommend it for beginners. For "expert use ony" would fit this tool.

 

Dave

[Old Mill Tree Care]

CE approval is necessary for retailers to be able to sell it.

You can buy one, from any where, use it legally, get it Lolered and insurers wouldn't have issue.

[Old Mill Tree Care]

There has been much discussion on the RW thread about the use a RADS system to facilitate easy returns from branch walks. It appears to work very well with the RW set up.

 

Does a RADS system work with the Unicender?

[DrewB]

I tried it but needs a pulley from my very limited experience on it. I did see a prototype pic ages ago with a pulley built into it from morgan

[Paul Smith]

There has been much discussion on the RW thread about the use a RADS system to facilitate easy returns from branch walks. It appears to work very well with the RW set up.

 

Does a RADS system work with the Unicender?

 

Same system as the RW, hand ascender with a revolver, clip the tail in.

[Old Mill Tree Care]

Oh, conflicting opinions.

I don't see why it won't work but I wonder about the tail turning out of the bottom of the Uni.

 

Deerman, do you use the RADS system a lot for branch walking?

[High Scale]

CE approval is necessary for retailers to be able to sell it.

You can buy one, from any where, use it legally, get it Lolered and insurers wouldn't have issue.

 

Ha here we go.

[Paul Smith]

Oh, conflicting opinions.

I don't see why it won't work but I wonder about the tail turning out of the bottom of the Uni.

 

Deerman, do you use the RADS system a lot for branch walking?

 

Not really, only on über long isolated branches.