pantin

[Mark Bolam]

I'm the opposite, my Pantin was kicking out all the time.

The catch is a doddle to work.

 

I could never release my Pantin by kicking anyway, bloody typical!

 

 

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[D Mc]

...Is the lock feature on the CT an advantage so that your rope doesn't pop out or is it a hindrance getting the rope in and out all the time...

 

Definitely more of an advantage then a hindrance. You just clip in and go. It does not matter the rope angle or which way your toe is pointing and the lock is smooth and easy to use.

[TIMON]

Used my pantin for the first time in in ages on Saturday. Managed to kick up about 40 feet without it popping out. The last time I used it I was on 13mm rope, this time I was on 11.7mm and it seemed to tend better than the thicker rope.

If I can get the technique right consistently, I would say it's an advantage.

[swingdude]

I find that lock feature to be a pain....I have never had problems kicking out with my old pantin....actually I like that once I reach the top I can just kick it out and get moving....I had a spikeascender bolt on for my distels made from a CT and it just was not my speed....now that I have some KK spikes with spikeascender man those are a dream...ascender is just like my pantin...but hey you won't know if it's for you unless you try it....Al...

[Mr. Squirrel]

I'm the opposite, my Pantin was kicking out all the time.

The catch is a doddle to work.

 

I could never release my Pantin by kicking anyway, bloody typical!

 

 

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Haha, they are pernikity wee things, for sure. I think mine is quite old and the spring quite slack, which makes kicking on and off much easier.

Thinking about it though, when on my working line it definitely does pop out easier than on the access line. I guess it's the angle it leaves the pantin from, which if you're climbing srt and use it for most ascents might be a right faff when the tail of your rope isn't straight beneath you.

I guess the clippy ones might not be all bad...

[Mark Bolam]

I'm going to invent a clippy one with a remote control release.

They'll retail at about £500k, but I know at least OldMill will buy one, so I can retire.

 

 

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[Mr. Squirrel]

So long as the anodising is colourful enough it's pretty much guaranteed to sell.

Just look at zig zag, might well crack, possibly even snap. But make it gold... boobs on a hot plate.

[Mark Bolam]

So true mate.

 

It will be the shiniest thing ever produced.

 

 

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[Old Mill Tree Care]

I'm going to invent a clippy one with a remote control release.

They'll retail at about £500k, but I know at least OldMill will buy one, so I can retire.

 

 

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Right on Mark!

Sign me up for one on each foot and two more incase the first two get wet/ dirty/scratched.

[Mark Bolam]

I knew I could rely on you Al!

 

 

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