Another mk2 zig zag fail

[Will Heal]

MK1 they will replace regardless of if its broken. Don't quote me on it but i believe they will replace even without a receipt, you might have to contact Lyon the distributor direct though.

 

 

Ok thanks for that steve

[zebedeeclimber]

Why do people buy these sort of things when all it seems to replace is a Prussik loop? The traditional being cheaper and likely more reliable?

[Stubby]

Why do people buy these sort of things when all it seems to replace is a Prussik loop? The traditional being cheaper and likely more reliable?

 

Sore elbows is one reason I think .

[zebedeeclimber]

Hmm I have never used any of these sorts of gizmos to see if it actually is an improvement. If something is mechanical and has moving parts then it is possible it will fail in some way.

 

But I am a Luddite.

[born2trot]

Why do people buy these sort of things when all it seems to replace is a Prussik loop? The traditional being cheaper and likely more reliable?

 

A traditional prussik you are climbing ' one-sided' so to speak . When using a device like the zig zag you climb hand over hand symmetrical with your body . Theoretically this should be easier on your limbs ..

[Starscream]

The zigzag is a brilliant device, my climbing has definitely benefited from its use. Slack tending and small adjustments is great.

[TIMON]

The zigzag is a brilliant device, my climbing has definitely benefited from its use. Slack tending and small adjustments is great.

 

 

Same here, I'm glad that I learned on a prussic and blakes etc. Because it helped me learn about ropes and knots. I wouldn't go back to using it on a daily basis though, because I love my Zigzag too much.

[silky fox]

A horse is a good way of getting about but a four wheel drive is even better....if you know what i mean....ZigZag simplifies and improves everything...even on wet rope.

[zebedeeclimber]

How does the ZigZag cmpare to the Spiderjack?

[Steve Bullman]

Better in my opinion. Spiderjack takes longer to get use to the sensitivity of, whereas you can jump straight onto a zigzag and it acts just like you'd expect a hitch to.