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Courant seem to be the way forward at the moment. If you want a splice, Squire isn't the one for you as it can't be. Another to look at is Teufelberger X-static, again it's unspliceable.

Been ill over christmas so haven't had much time to get out. Had more time with the DMM Director. Cathes ever so slightly but no locking up. No wear like as been seen on some crabs. I've now got a Rocko and that works fine.

Could well of been me with the recommendation, I've been banging on about it for ages. Absolutely love it

Courant Kalimba for me. Love that rope, I know numerous people that use the same. Elongation is 1.8 which is pretty good. I believe the squire is 1.5 and classed as access line, but still great to climb on

I'll be honest. I've not had a good go on it to give it good reveiw. It was Mike Cuerwen who said to try the swivel. He's been using his everyday since he got his and experienced the lock up. I haven't found swivels to be a problem on srt devices tbh. I'll try and get a picture if I remember

It didn't like the DMM carabiners( it didn't lock up thiugh). I've put a DMM director swivel on mine which helps. A mate of mine has used a Rock Exotica Rocko with his and has no problems at all

If you're going to change the sprocket, try the Oregon conversion kit. It's. 325 1.1mm running 46 links, 5/32 file to sharpen which is the same as a 200t etc. The full kit (bar, sprocket and chain) is around £32 +vat which is £6 less than an oem echo sprocket

How many tie straps do you? I can sort them for you

I got a copy at the time, keep going back to it every now and then. Great book

To late for that. Just been out and used mine 😀 I'll probably buy one of his devices aswell though 👍🏻

Well I've gone and got myself one. I can't go and sell them if I don't know how they work. Most probably just like the original, but at least I'll know. Off out on Saturday to give it a go

As far as I'm aware(I might be wrong) the carving bars are 1/4 pitch 1.1 currently, some came with 1/4 1.3 a few year back. These are 60 drive links if memory serves. The 3/8 1.3 10i inch is 40 links. Stihl now do a 3/8 1.1 in full chisel. Not sure how well the bar would fit(might need to drill a new oil hole, if they even do a 10" for that chain) As for the nano or the Husqvarna equivalent chain it cuts brilliantly from my limited use. I believe the oregon conversion kit is less than 40 quid plus vat, which sounds an absolute bargain tbh

Glad this has got some spark back into climbing equipment. With this, you've got to remember the the DMM Captain is £150 Inc Vat and that's one piece metal. No hinge which will take more manufacturing and testing. We will see how it goes.

So @Reg Coates seems to have broken ties with Stein and hooked up (no pun intended) with Notch, bringing out a new grapple hook. It's a similar concept to the captain hook, but folds up and sits neater on the harness whilst being used.

Showed the video to another mate today who knows his stuff. He thinks the spring has come out alignment. Unfortunately this can't be fixed. On another note, the spring has been addressed with the new vertec that has been released today. I've been having to bight my tongue about that.