Rope Runner

[Danavan]

So around 3 min into the vid are you using a mechanical advantage in the system as can be easily used with rw for some of those quick (I can't be bothered to re-direct) situations?

 

Is their a drwp change over option some place in the design?

 

The one thing the zz lacks (apart from the obvious @ the mo) is the ability to switch between the two tec's, that imo opens doors to a whole new mass of rope workers.

[Old Mill Tree Care]

Didnt Kevin mention that Sherrill is working on their own RopeWrench tether ?

Apparently the RW is not in the recent Sherril, something about Sherril wanting to be able to offer a proper RopeWrench specific tether ready for system.

I like thei dea of a 'package', a'la the HitchHiker, that Softbank is proposing, and understand where he is coming from in that regards.

Things need to be codified, accept it, we live in a litigious type of world.

Also in order for corporate to get behind anything, they have to be able to market it, and IMHO it seems like it would be easier to market a system, as opposed to a single piece of gear for a system.

It would also take a lot of the confusion for SRT Newbs if the RW was offered in a 'certified', or even just an 'official kit' with specific tether, pulley, and connections etc, etc... Perhaps a series of lengths available for hitch and tether cords to be more accomadating to differing styles and sizes for climbers ?

Would go a long way to simplify the first tentative steps into SRT, no ? Just thinking out loud here basically, so take with pinch of salt please.

As for SRT being stuck in a rut ??

Dont see that, but Im a newb myself, not looking at it from a vets perspective ?

But too me it looks like development of new gear is booming and systems are being refined and streamlined more and more.

Very interesting stuff.

One doesnt always get the chance to see new products as they go through R&D and into manufacture and production. Arborists seem to be a pretty creative bunch and we have been lucky to experience this severral times over.

great stuff on the RopeRunner Kevin, look forward to seeing the production version when it hits the market.

Stay safe all have a great week.

 

Yes I agree. A 'package' would give more new people the confidence to buy and because it would be more marketable in that format, a corporate would be more inclined to invest as it would get a better return.

[jezzeppe]

Is this coming out for purchase soon ? Or just a prototype

[Paul Smith]

Getting mine soon I hope!

[BenR]

Looking forward to hearing your thoughts Paul as another uni fan, interested to see if there are any wear issues and how good the self tend is! Have you seen/tried the drum for the uni. I really fancy one

[munkymadman]

the bases of the derailing of this thread is addressed by the development of the rope runner. it is the complete package, the uniformity and consistency of mechanical devices eliminates the 'newbie' and 'safety regulatory' factor. i eventually think that as this concept evolves hitches will be phased out in SRTWP. I've order a RR and hoping that it bridges the gap between the advantages and disadvantages between rw lj combo and hitch rw combo. a hybridised version. it'll most probably be tweaked and remanufactured

[Paul Smith]

Ben, all parts are replaceable I think. I've seen the barrel for the Unicender but it's a little pricey at the moment!

[Benmwhite87]

Few picks

Edited March 8, 2014 by Benmwhite87

[Benmwhite87]

Against the Rope Wrench. Photo credit dbtree IG

[colbjo]

Ben, how smooth is the action compared to your wrench setup? Does the RR slip around the carabiner, or stay in place? What else is similar/different between the two systems?