Spiderjack vs. lockjack?

[adamkaye123]

After having to send the ZZ to petzl I'm now in the market for a SJ/LJ so my question is, what do you guys prefer? I mean is there any substantial differences or anything?

Thanks

 

 

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[marcus_arb]

I gave the lock jack a go for a week and found it very jerky and hard to get on with, I nicknamed it the toilet flush of death. The spiderjack on the other hand is awesome. Really smooth and you can really move round the tree quickly with the self feed feature, It's really good on big take downs because of that

[Marc]

If you liked the ZZ, then get a hitch climber.

 

 

 

That is all.

[J.Bailey]

i like my lockjack self tends most the time, it is jerky when its new or you put a new cam in but after a bit runs smooth. Like most gear just have to get the feel for it, never used a spiderjack so i cant compare..

[Utility climber]

Hello m8 I have both have been climbing on Lock jack for 3 years I found is best with ne tachyon rope with 12-13 cam, have just got sj for the self tending and one hand descending sj is a lot quicker round tree, but if you don't do a lot of big trees the Lj is ok it is just a lot more of a basic system.

[Drayton tree care]

I have a new spiderjack for sale been used once for sale. Pm if interested

[Marc]

If I really had to I'd get the Spiderjack with all the mods, its a good tool and in my opinion a lot more refined than a lockjack.

[RopeKnight]

Base the choice on your climb style and the trees and the type of work you do.

If you find you move your TiPs alot the LJ is good choice especially if you need to midline connect and disconnect.

I use both but definitely prefer the Sj for large canopy work and removals.

I have been using both with the Singing Tree RW as well with no complaints and

have worked out a good system with out a stiff tether. I will share this in time just need a few more hours to ensure it will not fail.

Cheers

[Dan Curtis]

I gave the lock jack a go for a week and found it very jerky and hard to get on with

 

The key part is the week. It takes some people a lot longer to get smooth with them, as can the sj. The first week I had my lj I regretted buying it. The third week I had mine I thought it was one of the best things I'd ever bought. Still is, despite other purchases and climbing on a different system now

[marcus_arb]

The key part is the week. It takes some people a lot longer to get smooth with them, as can the sj. The first week I had my lj I regretted buying it. The third week I had mine I thought it was one of the best things I'd ever bought. Still is, despite other purchases and climbing on a different system now

 

The one I used was burrowed from someone I worked with so I gave it a good go but then had to give it back.

 

Another point I'll make for the review between them is although the SJ seems more high tech then the LJ, it is cheaper