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[TreeTopKid]

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

Does my avatar look like I use a handsaw all the time? BTW I'm ordering my SJ II at the weekend anyway. 20 pounds! That's ridiculous! That's really portable! LMAO!

 

[(WLL)]

Does my avatar look like I use a handsaw all the time? BTW I'm ordering my SJ II at the weekend anyway. 20 pounds! That's ridiculous! That's really portable! LMAO!

:agree2:

 

[Nailsbeats]

I got my Spider yesterday. I haven't put it in a tree yet, just climbed 8' up and down in the shed, lol. The brake seems like it works really well for slow, minute adjustments.

Right now I am using a double fisherman's on my climbing line and it seems to push into the side of the jack. I am wondering if there is a solution to this without going to the splice?

 

[(WLL)]

I got my Spider yesterday. I haven't put it in a tree yet, just climbed 8' up and down in the shed, lol. The brake seems like it works really well for slow, minute adjustments.

Right now I am using a double fisherman's on my climbing line and it seems to push into the side of the jack. I am wondering if there is a solution to this without going to the splice?

im sure there is a better knot for you to use but damd man, just get a spliced line. its way better than any knot in this app. what size rope you using? thin is in man! i love velosity and its easy to splice i just did 11 splices last night(all used rope) and my hands are killing me but im ready fer action

 

[TreeTopKid]

im sure there is a better knot for you to use but damd man, just get a spliced line. its way better than any knot in this app. what size rope you using? thin is in man! i love velosity and its easy to splice i just did 11 splices last night(all used rope) and my hands are killing me but im ready fer action

I've always wanted to learn to splice kernmantle rope, I think you just inspired me to get a kit.

I have my climbing knot at chest height how do you get the Spider Jack at that height because it looks small to me, and I imagine it will be at my waist. (Am I imagining too much LOL).

 

[TreeTopKid]

I got my Spider yesterday. I haven't put it in a tree yet, just climbed 8' up and down in the shed, lol. The brake seems like it works really well for slow, minute adjustments.

Right now I am using a double fisherman's on my climbing line and it seems to push into the side of the jack. I am wondering if there is a solution to this without going to the splice?

I'm not going to be far behind you! I know a nice Crab Apple tree that I can practice in LOL I'm chomping at the bit for my jack now!:yoyo:

 

[Bigbrass1's]

I have my climbing knot at chest height how do you get the Spider Jack at that height because it looks small to me, and I imagine it will be at my waist.

You might need make a spacer, but, mine seems to set just about as high as where the hitch set.

knot is pushing into the side

Have a spare ring around? put that to the biner and tie rope to the ring.

 

[TreeTopKid]

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

I only just clocked this looks very interesting, but not something I would use in a tree. For recreational shenanigans now thats a completely different!

 

[Nailsbeats]

I am using New England Hi-V, looks like I will have to learn to splice.

 

[(WLL)]

I am using New England Hi-V, looks like I will have to learn to splice.

thats 1/2in, i think (16strand) i find 16st-1/2in a mother :censored: ta splice. go with the newer ropes 7/16-11mil they have 24strands and are a double braid. double braid is much more easy to splice. another benni of the newer rope is the the weight. dont forget the new tool you just got works best with the smaller rope. you are really missing out using that old bulky rope. take advantage of Sherill's 150% price crush and get the velocity rope with the tight eye splice (150ft) using 1/2 in rope with knots on your new spider is like driving a corvette with 4 spare donut tires i have every rope in the sherrill cataloge and i still favor the velocity

 

[TreeTopKid]

thats 1/2in, i think (16strand) i find 16st-1/2in a mother :censored: ta splice. go with the newer ropes 7/16-11mil they have 24strands and are a double braid. double braid is much more easy to splice. another benni of the newer rope is the the weight. dont forget the new tool you just got works best with the smaller rope. you are really missing out using that old bulky rope. take advantage of Sherill's 150% price crush and get the velocity rope with the tight eye splice (150ft) using 1/2 in rope with knots on your new spider is like driving a corvette with 4 spare donut tires i have every rope in the sherrill cataloge and i still favor the velocity

I've noted all this too, will the Spider go over the end of a tight splice if I get both ends spliced? I was thinking Lava, but Velocity is a full 1/2 cm smaller.

 

[(WLL)]

I've noted all this too, will the Spider go over the end of a tight splice if I get both ends spliced? I was thinking Lava, but Velocity is a full 1/2 cm smaller.

i do not splice both ends of my climbing line. my climbing lines are set up for my hand crafted custom rope guide. you can force the eye threw the jack but i dont recommend doing so. i like smooth and flowing and its very rare that i ever force anything. i dont hardly ever take my jack off of my rope. after i zipp down i will advance my jack back to the eye of my rope. if im using a throw line i will descend the jack as i pull the rope threw the crotch and back down to me.

 

[TreeTopKid]

i do not splice both ends of my climbing line. my climbing lines are set up for my hand crafted custom rope guide. you can force the eye threw the jack but i dont recommend doing so. i like smooth and flowing and its very rare that i ever force anything. i dont hardly ever take my jack off of my rope. after i zipp down i will advance my jack back to the eye of my rope. if im using a throw line i will descend the jack as i pull the rope threw the crotch and back down to me.

Thanks WLL

 

[(WLL)]

here is a pic or two of my rope

 

[(WLL)]

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the red ball is the retrever ball that comes with the rope guide. i drilled it out and slid it up the rope so i dont lose it when im using the rope guide.

 

[TreeTopKid]

the red ball is the retrever ball that comes with the rope guide. i drilled it out and slid it up the rope so i dont lose it when im using the rope guide.

Cheers WLL I still get excited about a coil of rope! LOL A friend of mine Arthur were working near the Burford Arboreatum in the Cotswolds in England and we stumbled on a huge pile of ex-military issue black rope (the same stuff the SAS used to storm the Iranian embassy and release the hostages. They also use it for dropping Land Rovers out of Helicopters!. Well we must have bought about 3000ft between us. It was cheap as chips!

Our intention was to have a supply for many years but we know too many tree guys and everyone had to buy a piece! It's so hard wearing though, and I still have a little left with me here in Houston! Great for rigging, and great for climbing very static though. It would probably be good in the jack It's 11mm but the only decent length I have left has been burnt by friction mauling down big timber back in old Blighty!

 

[Nailsbeats]

I used my Jack today and am completely satisfied.

Light pressure with the brake or 2 finger triggering while 2 fingers feather the incomming line gives complete one handed control.

The unit grabbed and tailed excellent, giving a nice secure feeling while climbing. It is a very smooth piece that is very efficient to use.

 

[(WLL)]

I used my Jack today and am completely satisfied.

Light pressure with the brake or 2 finger triggering while 2 fingers feather the incomming line gives complete one handed control.

The unit grabbed and tailed excellent, giving a nice secure feeling while climbing. It is a very smooth piece that is very efficient to use.

BAM!!!,thats what im talking bout

 

[TreeTopKid]

I used my Jack today and am completely satisfied.

Light pressure with the brake or 2 finger triggering while 2 fingers feather the incomming line gives complete one handed control.

The unit grabbed and tailed excellent, giving a nice secure feeling while climbing. It is a very smooth piece that is very efficient to use.

I'm really excited now. How smooth is the ascent? Smooth enough to go up a free hanging line with ease? Which rope did you settle on in the end?

I think I've managed to talk my manager into getting a couple at my job as well. He wants to see mine in action first.

 

[TreeTopKid]

You might need make a spacer, but, mine seems to set just about as high as where the hitch set.



Cheers BB1s I only just noticed the piece of my post I thought you were talking to someone else I apologize.