Zig zag

[coleman]

id just worry about bending the links!! and they dont look replacable!!

[colemanjessenz]

Really? Why would you spend all that cash on a LJ or SJ and then leave it in your bag except for rescues? seems a complete waste of money to me. That's like buying a treemotion but using a Treescape harness everyday.

 

Very different over here in Germany , the climbing certificates are taught on lock jacks so that's what most learn to climb on so they stick to that for a bit then have a play around with hitches a couple use them in the wet as well but they pretty much have then lying around in the kit bag

Edited December 6, 2012 by colemanjessenz

[Arran Turner]

Very different over here in Germany , the climbing certificates are taught on lock jacks so that's what most learn to climb on so they stick to that for a bit then have a play around with hitches a couple use them in the wet as well but they pretty much have then lying around in the kit bag

 

real interesting as when i did my climbing ticket in the uk we was told the pro's and con's of the lockjack and how dangerous they can potentially be in comparison to using a prussik loop i.e. pull the toggle and freefall. we was allowed to go up and down on one but had a belay on so if anyone gave it the tablet on the way down they wouldnt hit the deck I really like lockjacks

[Mr_D]

im kinda old school and have always climbed on a prussik, but considering pre ordering the zigzag, looks like a really good bit of kit, have thought about the spiderjack but it looks a little too complicated for my simple mind the zigzag on the otherhand looks easy to use and easy to set up....one thing that concerns me is wet/icey weather usage??

[Rock Monkey]

When I was a college 3/4 years ago mechanicals weren't even mentioned. I've been thinking of trying one out but still climb on a prussik. I free lance and can honestly say that everyone I know in the industry also climbs on a prussik or friction knot of some kind. I'm not saying ones better then the other, I'm still waiting to try one out - zigzag looks good!

[marsonpee]

I have asked petzl regarding replaceable parts and in their words they said that the chain is not replaceable once worn. I was quite excited by the zig zag but think ill avoid now.

[Joe Loggs]

Surely being steel it will take a long time to wear! Don't write it off just yet.

[Jonesie]

If you get a chance to have a look at one, you will see there is going to be very very little wear on it.

 

If your around I can show you one.

[Le Sanglier]

Like others I am old school and use a prussik/blakes hitch. But I like the simplicity of the zig zag having seen the videos. I will definitley get one when they come out.

[matt.p]

i think thay should have had extensive trials befor thay released in the uk. i would be interested in it but not going to lay out on the hope it works well.