trango clinch or art positioner ?

[nathan marshall]

Pinto and hitch, I,m going to bin my cinch as its now worn out and will on grab rough 11mm lines, looking to make my own version of the ce lanyard as its even more versatile and smoother.

 

But if I had to go mechanical Cinch all the way.

 

only problem i find with using a hitch and pinto is summer sappy work locks it up so bad.

looks like i may be getting a cinch have to try it out at the next show i think

[Rich Rule]

I use a cinch but was informed at one of the 3atc competitions last year that I shouldn't be using it as it is for rec purposes only.

 

Any comment?

 

I use it though on a longer lanyard and a vt and pulley on a shorter lanyard.

[broadsword]

I use a cinch but was informed at one of the 3atc competitions last year that I shouldn't be using it as it is for rec purposes only.

 

Any comment?

 

I use it though on a longer lanyard and a vt and pulley on a shorter lanyard.

 

Fit for purpose is my argument with that! It seems like people just make their own rules up about equipment to me:confused1:. At the end of the day its a belay device with an appropriate working load limit. Why do many of the suppliers stock it if it shouldn't be use industrially...

 

fantastic, functional and safe piece of kit.

[BenR]

Cinch is a winner

[MattyF]

I use the positioner can't say Im that happy with it .... Clutches and springs go ... But with the swivel it suits my needs, cinch or new clutch is the dilemma I'm faced with!

[Danavan]

As colemanjessenz said holding both rope & positioner makes for smooth movement.

 

I have used the positioner with no problems for a long while & never had probs with it gumming up with sap so far.

 

I think it is also more expensive than the cinch but you can replace parts(although I have had problems doing this on my old one) I hear that once the cinch has worn then its bin it & by again, not sure on its every day working life time scale when used as a side strop adjuster though. My positioner will last over 2 years before I notice any performance problems & think about cam replacement.

 

Having read some of the other posts in this thread I have changed my mind though on a renewal of the positioner & will go for a cinch.

[Marc]

Fit for purpose is my argument with that! It seems like people just make their own rules up about equipment to me:confused1:. At the end of the day its a belay device with an appropriate working load limit. Why do many of the suppliers stock it if it shouldn't be use industrially...

 

fantastic, functional and safe piece of kit.

 

Technically it isn't for industrial applications as a belay device you'd never see it used as such in industrial access, it has no panic descnet featurefor a start. I'd also heard there is some question over its durability especially after high loads but cannot back that up so its just hear say. A lanyard for me is a positioning aid its no "lifeline" merely for balance and support at the extremities of the crown in this use for me it is highly suited.

[broadsword]

Technically it isn't for industrial applications as a belay device you'd never see it used as such in industrial access, it has no panic descnet featurefor a start. I'd also heard there is some question over its durability especially after high loads but cannot back that up so its just hear say. A lanyard for me is a positioning aid its no "lifeline" merely for balance and support at the extremities of the crown in this use for me it is highly suited.

 

fit for purpose than?!

[Marc]

fit for purpose than?!

 

Depends on your intended use! As a lanyard I see no problem, as a self belay device it's questionable.

[Old Mill Tree Care]

I use a Cinch and really rate it. I started with 11mm which was a bit 'stiff' so I now use 10mm and it's a massive difference.