The Sidewinder way.

[Old Mill Tree Care]

So I got home from a holiday and my Sidewinder had arrived from Ropetek.

I used it today in some horrible Cypress and a small Beech tree.

I knew it would be a real pain in the Cypress, getting snagged on everything but it wasn't. In fact it was brilliant because I didn't have a tail getting snagged in every little fork or looped round every twig.

The unit itself won't stick out too much once I've fixed it on properly and the zip ties are reusable and very very thick. I've fitted mine on the back because I have a Caritool on each hip but some people fit the Sidewinder on their hip. In the photo you'll notice I haven't yet trimmed the ends off the zip ties.

 

It took about four seconds to get the hang of using it and it's just a dream not having to mess about with a rope tail.

 

It certainly appears to be made out of very tough plastic and the Trango Cinch and ISC snap that come as standard are perfect accompaniments.

It's loaded with 15ft of 10mm Beeline which should suit all climbers because if you don't like a long lanyard, the surplus stays inside but it's all there when you need it.

 

IMO this is money very very well spent. It won't make a you a better climber but it will definitely make your day easier.

 

 

 

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[coleman]

cool, i want one. How robust does it feel??

[RobArb]

I've got a 5m lanyard with a VT that really comes in handy (but most of the time gets in the way, even when daisy chained), i can use it as a second anchor by transfering the crabs to the mini bat rigging plate i have on my bridge.

 

Would this function be possible with this sidewinder? i.e. using it as a second anchor (from central bridge) or is it strictly lanyard only, from hip to hip attachment?

[Steve Bullman]

mine came today, struggling to work a good way of securing it to my harness at the moment though

[Bewarethemoon]

I love the idea of this. If I hadn't recently bought a CE Lanyard I would have seriously considered purchasing this. Shame you can't fit the Sirius from the CE Lanyard in there.

[Tony Croft aka hamadryad]

about time this product showed its face, long long overdue item on the market, brilliant.

[Old Mill Tree Care]

I've got a 5m lanyard with a VT that really comes in handy (but most of the time gets in the way, even when daisy chained), i can use it as a second anchor by transfering the crabs to the mini bat rigging plate i have on my bridge.

 

Would this function be possible with this sidewinder? i.e. using it as a second anchor (from central bridge) or is it strictly lanyard only, from hip to hip attachment?

 

That's exactly how I rolled Rob. No more if those hassles now though.

 

I used it off the bridge ring today whilst in a small cypress. No problems at all.

Now Ropetek need to design one that holds a 37metre rope!

😄

 

 

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[Old Mill Tree Care]

cool, i want one. How robust does it feel??

 

Certainly feels robust enough. None of the guys in America that have been using them for months have had issues.

 

 

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[Qtip]

I,ve been thinking about getting one since I first saw it. looks like a great idea. I could live without the snap though.

 

How are you finding yours Steve?

[Steve Bullman]

Haven't used it yet, only came today. Ill post my findings soon

 

 

 

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