Anyone use the Baily's ICS port-a-wrap?

[tree md]

Was looking this porty over on Baily's website. Anyone tried one? How does it compare to the port-a-wrap III? The ICS porty is like $110 cheaper.

 

[Bearcreek]

Not sure where you're getting your prices bro. According to Baileys website its $20 cheaper, not $110. I've not used one, looks like it might be nice though.

 

[tree md]

Yeah, your right. I was looking at the Aluminum port-a-wrap on the Sherrill site. I didn't scroll down far enough to see the steel version for $139.

Still curious if anyone has used the Baily's version.

 

[familytreeman]

port a wrap

I have the large port a wrap , I have noticed some people have one that is small. Make sure you know what you're getting/which one you want-

 

[tree md]

Yeah, I checked that out. It says in the FAQ that it takes up to 3/4 rope and is the same as the large porty advertised by other dealers. Would like to hear from someone who has used one and see what their experience is. I like to run things by folks and do a little research before I purchase.

 

[randyg]

That picture looks almost identical to pictures I've seen alongside the Porta wrap III saying "this is the old or out dated or obsolete version and is no longer available". Only difference I think is that 90 degree bend on the small bend? I have the large alum. esp. like it when taking aloft. Very light, works great. Good Luck

 

[TDunk]

I just made my own. There alot heavier duty than the ones you can get through Baileys/Wesspur etc...... I have one for 1/2 rope and one for 3/4. BTW, i'm a certified welder and had a buddy x-ray it just to be sure.

 

[John Paul Sanborn]

ISC makes good equipment, I would trust it.

If anyone is talking to Tom D., he is a freind of D. Moorehouse who started ISC, I don't know if he is still involved, or just runs DMM now.

 

[familytreeman]

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That picture looks almost identical to pictures I've seen alongside the Porta wrap III saying "this is the old or out dated or obsolete version and is no longer available". Only difference I think is that 90 degree bend on the small bend? I have the large alum. esp. like it when taking aloft. Very light, works great. Good Luck

You take the port a wrap into the tree with you ???

 

[TDunk]

You take the port a wrap into the tree with you ???

Yup. Mainly when i've been working by myself, or your ropes not long enough to go from ground-crotch-ground. I like using the porty in the air rather than wrapping the rope around limbs and other leads. But usually don't need to.

 

[TDunk]

That's pretty sweet, and the artworks not bad either.

 

[tree md]

Pretty slick TreeCo. That's using your head for something besides growing hair on.

 

[tree md]

ISC makes good equipment, I would trust it.

If anyone is talking to Tom D., he is a freind of D. Moorehouse who started ISC, I don't know if he is still involved, or just runs DMM now.

Thanks for correcting my mistake John. Must have had a lysdexic moment when I posted this, it is indeed the ISC porty that I am referring to.

 

[John Paul Sanborn]

Thanks for correcting my mistake John. Must have had a lysdexic moment when I posted this, it is indeed the ISC porty that I am referring to.

I did not even realize you'd done it.

BTW I have breifly used the prototype when the designers had it at a few trade shows.

I guess Tom D. is not posting here anymore, again.

It was invented by Dave Spencer and Lorne Eide from Toronto.

 

[tree md]

I did not even realize you'd done it.

BTW I have breifly used the prototype when the designers had it at a few trade shows.

I guess Tom D. is not posting here anymore, again.

Yeah, I haven't seen him around here in ages. That's OK, I know where to find him.

 

[treemandan]

Pardon the artwork!

I've used a port-a-wrap in the tree a few dozen times. Here's how I rig it so I can un-hook the piece once it's on the ground. If you are by yourself you learn to be careful about the lowered piece trapping your rope. There is also a two to one mechanical advantage gained in this system but it doesn't count for much....it's just a by product of rigging so the climber can un-hook the piece without assistance.

The port-a-wrap is great in this application and is easy to tie off.

Doing boom work I've used a port-a-wrap to lower pieces when I feel the lowering point would be more likely to fail using a block and it's associated 2/1 loading. Not something I do a lot but I have used it. From the boom if a lowering point fails it just results in property damage so the edge can be pushed a lot further than when climbing, IMO.

I just fired everybody, again, now that I don't need them anymore I have always used the rescue 8 but have had to climb down to untie.

 

[Nailsbeats]

Come on guys, you aren't supposed to be doing tree work alone!

 

[treemandan]

Come on guys, you aren't supposed to be doing tree work alone!

Oh. Well its to late now.

 

[Nailsbeats]

Oh. Well its to late now.

That it is Dan, that it is. You can't tell these guys anything.

 

[familytreeman]

working alone

I cant believe someone thought this up, port a wrap in the tree! What kind of an idiot doesnt believe in a ground assistant? I get WAY more done each day cuz of how productive I am, WITH a crew. Sure, some jobs are a one man show, but a removal, roping down with a PAW , all alone? :bang: