coleman

Off topic but what happens when bits wear out on a zigzag? I can replace 90% of the bits on my lock jack myself with a torx bit is it possible to replace bits on a zigzag?

no you cant

. What about the zillion any problems with that?

Petzl advise in thier info release from april, that people who own a zillion should keep their eyes on it as it may happen to it too!!

Gutted for you but not surprised cole. F that piece of crunk stick to your spiderjack

Wasnt mine it was Kevs...fatty! Ive abused mine and its still sweet! but to tell the truth its just a robot hitch climber, the only advantage the ZZ has over the HC is the no sit back...my HC even tends better than the ZZ and decending on it is no way as fun or smooth as the SJ. If i had to give it back i wouldnt miss it!!

Yes

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This one cracked after only 6 mild uses........wot a crock of this product is!

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Gotta be the biggest ive ever seen!! Measured 19m with the ol' stick method. Located on bishops ave, Hampstead.

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Heres a reduction I did the other day. Reduced all round by 3m (sort of)

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All over!

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Strange fung on juniper

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I think they are a bit overpriced for what they are tbh. you can get summat similar for a lot less money. I have yet to see the lads at work that have them use the thimble...seems to get caught up more than used. Id rather have a positioner.

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Honey bros

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Ive found the best crabs are the ones with a flat top like the one marcus suggests...personally I use an isc mini as its small and keeps the sj low.

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I have both, but if I had to choose one it would be the SJ it just tends better.

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I got a weaver cube to complement my ageing falteimer...cheaper than the stein and holding out well!!! Stein throw bags are good value and hard wearing tho!!!

Interesting canker on platanus

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Can anyone tell me if the RW is CE marked???

caritool here too........its annoying on a treemotion tho as it keeps poppin off where its supposed to live, was far more secure on my dragonfly.

hi Jack, ART positioner it would have to be. I used to have a grillon and realised how rubbish it is! It's fairly pricey but IMO it can't be beaten

 

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Seconded

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Its not the wear you want to worry about its how it will perform. The thinner the rope the better it will perform...the best rope for it is velocity if you can deal with the diameter (11mm) but for a good median id recommend new england tachyon as its nice to grip and is fairly stiff (unlike the yale alternatives)so will fall through the device well. dont forget to use friction management (cambium saver/ropeguide) to get the best results.

I like to buy British, if I can.

Thats wot my boss said and he regrets it!

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I have had the occasion when on a swing the side of the links have come into contact with a branch...pretty sure thats how that crack came into being as there is little give on that axis....a weak point to be mindful of maybe??

Both hands above the Zz...pull the rope into the device and as long as you have enough rope weight below you it will self tend...the higher up you go the easier it becomes.Use the zz with a pulleysaver and it becomes even easier! Bodythrusting is not needed with this device....if you are finding the technique difficult at first, use a pantin to help you go up!

nothin wrong with a wee bit of body thrusting it helps a lot...not the old skool prussic manner mind:biggrin:

im not a fan of any marlow rope.......sorry, there is a lot better stuff out there, but hey if your on a budget go for it!!

I have both and they both have different qualities. I find I ude the ZZ more on smaller/messier trees as its more compact. The Sj wins in big canopies as I find it offers a lot better fluidity of movement and the self tending is way better.

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wonder if the new spider line for the sj will be the best bet for the lj also?

Spider line??

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