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[Bigbrass1's]

the line boss does not self tail like a SJ does. It works more like the LJ the one with the long strap. The rope needs to be pulled out the bottom. SJ are worth every penny, I'll for warn you that they tend to bind on long limb walks and if you climb above tie in point. But once you get used to it there is nothing like it on the market.

Now this thing here is not bad. little pricy but I think this thing has a future yet to be seen in SRT. http://www.thompsontreetools.com/photos.html

 

[(WLL)]

line boss warning(not a self tailer)

the line boss does not self tail like a SJ does. It works more like the LJ the one with the long strap. The rope needs to be pulled out the bottom. SJ are worth every penny, I'll for warn you that they tend to bind on long limb walks and if you climb above tie in point. But once you get used to it there is nothing like it on the market.

Now this thing here is not bad. little pricy but I think this thing has a future yet to be seen in SRT. http://www.thompsontreetools.com/photos.html

you are right, my boss had me all talked up on this thing and the more i read about it you are right that will not self tail and looks heavy im gonna give her ago 2mar or tues and find out for my self.

 

[Nailsbeats]

I just bought the Spiderjack II today, should be here in a couple. I am expecting big things out of this unit and looking forward to seeing what it can do. I just want a piece of these fast descents I keep hearing about.

 

[Bigbrass1's]

I for warn you that it will get hotter than your bare hand can hadle if you brun too fast.

 

[Nailsbeats]

When you hit the trigger all the way do you freefall or is it a controlled fast descent?

As I understand it there is a trigger lever and a brake. When using the trigger lever do you always pull it all the way then apply the brake as needed or am I fundamentally off?

 

[Bigbrass1's]

you work it with 2-3 fingers and the thumb. As you pull the trigger down with the fingers you push with the thumb brake. You can also work just the trigger and rope in other hand whatever you like best. As you use it you'll see that you can trigger and thumb break without a hand even touching the rope. But on long fast descents the SJ gets very hot, and if you don't climb with gloves you'll see that you can't almost touch it.

 

[TreeTopKid]

I just bought the Spiderjack II today, should be here in a couple. I am expecting big things out of this unit and looking forward to seeing what it can do. I just want a piece of these fast descents I keep hearing about.

The Spider Jack II is out now? I'm looking forward to your review, and is it the same price as the Spider Jack? BTW It's the fast ascending I'm looking forward to. Don't forget to shout back!

 

[Nailsbeats]

It said Spiderjack II in the online catalog. Price was $325. I'll let ya know what I think of it when I get some time on it. Tomorrow I am trying the Icicle hitch on a 40" White Oak trim job, looks pretty nice for a hitch, lol.

 

[TreeTopKid]

It said Spiderjack II in the online catalog. Price was $325. I'll let ya know what I think of it when I get some time on it. Tomorrow I am trying the Icicle hitch on a 40" White Oak trim job, looks pretty nice for a hitch, lol.

Is an Icicle hitch easy to glide on the rope? Or is this a first? Good luck! Can't any hitch be an Icicle hitch in Wisconsin? (I won't mention our temperature today!)

 

[Nailsbeats]

This will be my first run on it. It looks like it will loosen nicely, grab without fail, and distribute heat evenly. I will know for sure tomorrow.

And yes, good call on the Wisconsin temps, gotta love it.

 

[Bigbrass1's]

Icicle hitch??????? got a link to pics

 

[TreeTopKid]

This will be my first run on it. It looks like it will loosen nicely, grab without fail, and distribute heat evenly. I will know for sure tomorrow.

And yes, good call on the Wisconsin temps, gotta love it.

Sorry couldn't resist 77 degrees! LOL Seriously though I want to know the name of that on line site because I've not been able to find it priced that well. I'll probably just get it at that. WLL loves his.

 

[TreeTopKid]

Icicle hitch??????? got a link to pics

Check it out on Wiklipedia it has a photo and a write up.

 

[Bigbrass1's]

interesting knot.

 

[TreeTopKid]

interesting knot.

It's in use as we speak! Maybe if I'd used it on that two week old ms192 half an hour ago it might have stayed in the tree with me:monkey:

 

[Nailsbeats]

5 hours on the Icicle today and it was sweet. It slack tends and descends flawlessly. It has the same problem as the VT though, where it won't grab right away if you hand over hand for a while and let it bunch up in your lap. When it does grab though, it seems very secure.

Of course it all depends on the type, size, and length ropes you use to tie a VT or XT. The Icicle doesn't seem to be finicky in these respects.

Temps are going to be -25 to -40F tonight with wind chills. It's going to be -20F Sunday morning without wind chills 0F during the day. Tough working conditions.

For the record I am personally renaming to the hitch the Iceman hitch.

 

[alloutdoorsboy]

Hey Treetopkid, if you just want an easier way to get up a tree and then just tie in with a conventional hitch why not just use a motorized rope ascender? Zero effort and 100 feet per minute. What could be easier???Ill sell you one. Bit pricey though.......

 

[TreeTopKid]

Hey Treetopkid, if you just want an easier way to get up a tree and then just tie in with a conventional hitch why not just use a motorized rope ascender? Zero effort and 100 feet per minute. What could be easier???Ill sell you one. Bit pricey though.......

Sounds a bit heavy, and having a motor just doesn't seem like cricket to me!

 

[Bigbrass1's]

the newer ones aint that heavy at all
http://www.gizmag.com/go/6837/

They got some vids of it working on the home site
http://www.atlasdevices.com/videos.html

 

[alloutdoorsboy]

My ascender weighs in at less than 20lbs. If the motor bothers you I guess you us a hand saw for all your cuts???