Marc
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Why don't you just use a rads system the ID is better suited to it, whilst grais has a point there is a reason we all climb on virtually the same system, and its not because we like to make our lives hard for the hell of it, I to lack upper body strength I try not to use my arms as these do not take wear and tear due to the complexities of the joints and the muscles are more prone to fatigue compared to our legs. A rads system will allow you to sit stand to ascend using mostly your leg muscles (its a good idea to alternate the leg you use) your system just looks overly complicated utilising kit in a way it's not really intended even if there is no real issue safety wise. Buying a swivel whilst they are good I would not want to be doing 360 spins with what going on in front of you but if you have money to burn go for it.
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How do you get up the tree? Just curious is all.
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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.
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If you liked the ZZ, then get a hitch climber. That is all.
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I guess it's one of those things that divide opinion, I would reccomend learning foot locking as a skill but would not suggest it as a long term solution to access. SRT for access there are even strange people that use it to work position is something I'd always push over foot locking to those looking for new skills.
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Unless your competing in ISA comps then like Danavan has rightly put I don't see the benefit in foot locking commercially, longterm it could possibly ruin you. I've worked with one of the best footlockers in the world commercially he uses srt, only foot locking when the comps come up. Hopefully ISA will one day get rid of this event. Although I do footlock the tail of my line for short ascents in the tree so learning to footlock has some advantage especially a good technique trying to keep your back straight which means not getting maximum extension, and your body as close to the line as possible.
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I,ve had both and found both can be stretchier than a stretchy thing, even with side by side comparisons one can feel bouncier than the other, sometimes I think age plays a role which is probably why no 2 reviews are the same. Both are good ropes.
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I only joke, I think it's a good call to make a couple of weights to choose from, as Grace the aeronautical engineer pointed out the shape the mass etc shouldn't make a noticeable difference but some how it does, the 8oz almost feels to heavy to me.
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I hear you Grace, to be honest knowing what I know I actually like Petzl more now, yes I am disappointed and whilst I know nothing of the second accident I hope know one was seriously hurt. I am bitterly disappointed yet after using one I am actually looking forward to seeing what Petzl do with the zig zag next year. And what have petzl done for me? Provided me good kit to carry out my job safely for the last decade, and now given me an extra £50 to spend on more Petzl goodies.
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It's a personal thing, I don't like the SJ, have a ZZ and found it nice, yet the hitchclimber is just so much better hopefully the mk2 ZZ can learn what makes the HC so good.
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Now do I go for the full refund or a Petzl credit plus 30% I need some new karabiners and they make the best, oh and a new pantin. And I look forward to the mark 2.
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Your opinions on the best ropes for SRT?
Marc replied to danholls's topic in SRT (Single Rope Technique)
Snake bit top tied is very static, base tied you have twice the rope so a little more cushion. I wish I knew more about this, but my understanding is toothed ascendor a are design to cut the outer sheath of kernmantle rope at around 4kn to 6kn causing it to bunch up and absorb a fall, I believe this is correct but could be wrong. I had heard about some testing that was done with falls onto rope with toothed ascenders, if you are using with a more durable outer common in arb ropes the outer sheath will not fail and you run the risk of blowing the cam on the ascendor, it would be rare but possible. -
The ropeknight is a different kettle of fish, the throwpod is not a competing product. It just means there is more options for us to choose from.
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You only notice an improvement in height and accuracy because you have an 8oz only rookies use 10oz, make an 8oz and I'll have 2!!
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That is very cool, maybe I'll get one to replace my zig zag.
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I have to agree with you on this, throughout this thread I've tried to side with the ZZ, one point though Petzl did test for cross loading it just appears they did not test thoroughly enough. I to read the literature and saw no warning of the dangers, we've been asked to stop using it because its not suitable as is, there in not fit for purpose. Sorry jonsie for giving you stick after all your the only dealer to be proactive in this thread and please never stop.
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Sorry if my comments came across as harsh I'm glad jonsie has taken the time to reply to this thread on more than one occasion and never meant it to come across like that. I still stand by my comments that this is a fairly unique situation not typical among the current crop of hardware, if someone wants to enlighten me then please do.
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No offence jonsie but loads of other products that can cause accidents due to it being used as stated and failing is a wild claim! Sounds more like a bit of trying to cover your ass. I,m fairly knowledgeable about what kit is out there and its limitations and flaws, what you saying is true in a sense but this product was being used as the manual suggested... It just orientated itself into a position Petzl had not foreseen.
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It's actually 4kn, which is roughly the same force a toothed ascendor will cut the line by design, I've taken some pretty rough bumps on my srt access system and never got to 4kn yet so what ever this climber did it must of been pretty hard, still it failing is not acceptable. Also Petzl did sufficient testing they just missed something unusual that did not crop up in their tests, and now they need to do more to come up with a solution or other.
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ART Cocoon vs. ART Link pulley?? noticeable difference?
Marc replied to Tom Mabbutt's topic in Climbers talk
So your telling me if you have 40 trees to do in a week you will retrieve it with a throw line every time? -
It is shredding ropes, fails at extremely low loads if your karabiner becomes mis aligned, bottom attachment is only rated to 15kn. Not fit for purpose under consumer law surely???
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ART Cocoon vs. ART Link pulley?? noticeable difference?
Marc replied to Tom Mabbutt's topic in Climbers talk
The link is probably the best pulley, robust and easy to maintain and monitor. The Tuelfelburger pulley saver with rig is slightly better because its pulley is even larger a bigger radius is more efficient, just ditch the ice axe clip that come with it! The cocoon is sexy that's all, its more prone to breakage on hard retrieval, the sides can be worn to a razor edge by the rope, the bend radius it puts on the prussik is severe but probably not an issue. Get a link its far better for commercial climbing. -
How the hell is globe CE marked! Just seems crazy that you can buy globe but not Sterling HTP. Foot locking on these lines is going to be hard on you. Used srt some thought on energy absorption should be considered especially in tip tie off over base tie.
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So done paid you £150 to come out and plank it! Lucky you can I have his number as we must have about £2000 worth sat in the yard.
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Pay back £368,000 or spend another 3 years in jail (17 months in real terms) hmm let me think....... Kinda makes my blood boil, but what can we do?
