A new hybrid

[LumberJake]

MK2 of the hybrid or the Zigzag. Enlighten us.

 

Yes sorry I meant the MK2 of the ZZ.

[Treespotter]

What the heck, by the time that MK2 arrives my HitchZag hybrid needs replacing anyway.

[T14EES T14UNK]

There is definitely room for improvement with the hybrid but it is very good.

1. I just think it needs balancing a bit somehow.

2. Make sure it can be used for hauling like the HC can.

3. Make it useable in SRT.

4. Obviously make sure it won't break like the original ZZ!

 

I did have a little play SRT (leaning off the chipper) and its a bit stiff and jumpy. But it doesn't knacker and bend the metal like it would on original ZZ.

 

There is definitely room for improvement though in my opinion.

Yes I will almost definitely buy a mk2. Unless DMM or similar beat them to it.

Edited May 14, 2013 by T14EES T14UNK

[Treespotter]

I did have a little play SRT (leaning off the chipper) and its a bit stiff and jumpy. But it doesn't knacker and bend the metal like it would on original ZZ.

 

I don't think it's srt safe. Your doubling the forces on something that was part of a flimsy thing in the first place.

[T14EES T14UNK]

I agree. I was just having a play to see how the mechanism coped in SRT.

But like I said. There is room for improvement.

[Dean Lofthouse]

I think it's important to re-emphasise Treespotters point on using a 12.9 high tensile bolt and not a standard 8.8 when you are using M5 bolts for life support, it is most important.

[Treespotter]

That's true Dean. Sometimes you take things for granted while doing stuff in your shed and you don't realise that copying a picture could lead to the use of less suitable materials. Copying just like that could lead to fatalities!

[High Scale]

That's true Dean. Sometimes you take things for granted while doing stuff in your shed and you don't realise that copying a picture could lead to the use of less suitable materials. Copying just like that could lead to fatalities!

 

[Amelanchier]

That's true Dean. Sometimes you take things for granted while doing stuff in your shed and you don't realise that copying a picture could lead to the use of less suitable materials. Copying just like that could lead to fatalities!

 

Exactly - I'd hope that every climber is sensible enough to know their limitations with regard to altering kit. Pictures on a forum can't beat real world proficiency!

[Treespotter]

Changed things around today. Strange but I think I can get used to it. Grabbed a couple of times the wrong side but as I said, I can get used to it.

Any thoughts?

Edited May 15, 2013 by Treespotter