Old Mill Tree Care

I'm in! Will the delectable Mrs Fox be there as well?? On second thoughts, keep her away, I can't be trusted:laugh1:.

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That comment is as out dated as the use of a Prussik knot. Almost everywhere else in the world almost no one climbs on hitch knots and it's been that way for years. The stubborn and down trodden British mentality prevents us from progression. Just my opinion, held up by global facts.:thumbup: That's not meant to be confrontational by the way:001_smile:.

It's not a function but a feature. Many people on here comment on how they prefer mid line attachable and base their choice on that. Horses for courses, each to their own. Erm, my LJ is most definitely not "on my line right now as we speak". My Hitch Hiker is!

It can matter (a bit) if you use two or more different ropes. Also throwline installation is easier if the device is off the rope. Not life changing but minor irritations. Having said all that I was a LJ user for 8 years. Having said all that the SJ user I know make those complaints. There's no argument here. I didn't say one is better, it's what suits a person.

I wouldn't. The LJ is midline attachable.

You may need to put in more than one afternoons worth of effort before you loose your rag😂. But if you have not killed yourself through frustration just be persistent. Play the long game and all will come good in the end.

Yeah that's right. When above the LJ i just pull slack out of the top of it. The angle ensures that it locks off anyway.

Where is the photo of the hot serving wench?

Don't be stupid these moronic campaigns against Simon Cowell and SyCo actually line his pocket just as much, if not more. Then it's counter productive because the people he's trying to make money from (contestants) loose out and they're innocent. I'll happily donate to the RNLI every day but not by being stoopid.

If I was choosing a purely mechanical device I'd get a Unicender. Even if you're sure you'll only ever work DRT, you'll have the ability to get into the tree on SRT thus saving heaps of time and energy.

Well done Ben. Good gear can make a good job better, if you know what I mean, so long as it's used well.

I'll give some work, if you're passing Reigate in surrey😄

I don't know squat about fashion!😄

You're joking mate. The only thing reliable to come out of Italy is ice cream and production of beautiful women!

I just found this on Tree Buzz. I hope he doesn't mind but it's relevant here and useful to some, I hope. Review by: Jamz Luce and posted on the Wesspur site. “Every once in a while along comes a new arborist tool you gotta have. I have had the opportunity to use the Hitch Hiker for a few weeks. SRT access and working the tree on SRT have been game changers in tree work for many of us. I have used my Unicender and a Rope Wrench 2+ years. The Uni allowed new ways to work in trees. The Rope Wrench took that to a whole new level with its predictable smooth handling. The Hitch Hiker is a big step forward with many advantages over the Wrench. With the Hitch Hiker, the mechanical friction is added below the friction cord making the whole setup more compact. The design is simple and solid. The release is smooth and the grab on the line secure. The hitch is easy to tend even when the line is only lightly loaded. This is a big advantage over the Wrench. The Hitchhiker works sweet when working a 3:1 off the single line. Working the Wrench you must take it out of the system to work on the dynamic 3:1. I used HR for the friction hitch tied in a VT with 4 wraps on top with 3 crosses. This is on more wrap than I use on a DRT. The design of Hitchhiker makes breaking the friction hitch super easy and smooth. It doesn't seem to jam tight. The HH must be held in place to ascend efficiently. Same idea as using a Croll or Rope Wrench. The difference is you need to hold the place where it attaches to the saddle in place not the HH itself. When you get it dialed it is super smooth on ascent yet super secure to hold you when needed. Works great in long ascents with frog style systems plus gives you a great way to work or descend. Another nice application is to use it when you choke off a single line on a spar pole . Helps with work positioning and provides a second tie in that can be used to descend. The Hitchhiker is more expensive than a Rope Wrench, but you don't need to add any parts to use it, and it comes with a hitch cord and biner. The carabineer is an integral part of the design that attaches to the climber, works as the fairlead and adds to the mechanical friction below the hitch. The construction of the unit is bomber. The unit I used had a finned base for dissipating heat of descent. The friction hitch cord length is easy to adjust due to the way it attaches to the top bar of unit. It worked smoothly on a variety of lines from 10 mm to 13 mm. SRT tools are evolving fast these days. For now the Hitchhiker is a great choice.” -----

Ok so I've got a couple of good climbs on the HH and I'm loving it but I am having a niggle while ascending. I step on the Pantin and with my left hand I slide the HH up the rope. Problem is that sometimes the steel karab is 'locked' and stops me sliding the HH up unless I grab the karab and push it up the rope. Know what I mean? I realise that if I put a loop on the karab like DMc has, my chest harness will advance the system however, I use the chest harness very little. I only have this problem on an ascent using the sit/stand method and it hasn't happened during work position. Any tips? I'll try to remember to get photos or video end of the week.

Zk1 or Zk2? What tether? Get posting on the RW Feedback thread mate.

OMG I'll get a lifetime ban if I reply to that!😱😂

No to the throw line. Good on you getting a RW. Enjoy. 👍

Firmly finger tight as when its loaded it gets tighter.

Yes. That means if I descend a few metres for the next cut or descend to the ground, the chocked rope is retrievable.

Good points mate, however: I ensure that the screw is positioned away from the wood and its right in front of my thighs anyway so it's easy to check. A steel 3way would do the job but an oval Maillon makes a better fit around the stem if the stem is skinny. I use the same system for my TIP which means chocking something forearm thick. Again, the Maillon creates a good fit.

I use an Alpine Butterfly connected to my side with an oval 10mm Maillon. The tail from the Butterfly hangs to the ground or several meters below me.