Fire Fox "Vanquish" Throat Mic (Anyone use these? Opinions?)

[HusqyStihl]

"The Fire Fox mic simply plugs into most handheld walkie talkies (not included) and has a voice-activated talk feature, meaning when you talk, audio clearly transmits from your throat alone, instead of from whoever or whatever is blabbering in the background. Only one Fire Fox mic is required to communicate through one walkie-talkie to others. The rugged and weather-resistant unit has wire long enough to go from the throat mic to your waist-belt walkie-talkie, as well as a push-to-talk button for muting remotely. Vanquish - This deluxe system includes our newest-generation throat mic transponder; a pair of electronic earbuds (can be worn under helmet muffs); a push-to- talk button; and a zipped case."

Read more: http://www.sherrilltree.com/Fire-Fox-Vanquish-Throat-Mic#ixzz3ipbakJFU


Anyone use these commercially? I think they would probably be better for communicating recreationally "if" the mic picks up running saws. Has anyone ever tried them? Around saws? For other reasons? And what were the pros vs cons?

I'll eventually fold and get the best of the best, build in RopeTech products but for the price tag of these $120+/- (and already having 3 or 4 different pairs of 25-55 mile range walkies) it would be alot less $$ to acquire these if they are half decent...

Any info greatly appreciated!!

~Moose

 

[TheJollyLogger]

Have you got a saddle yet?

 

[HusqyStihl]

Not yet, custom made 2 seperate climb lines/2in1 lanyards that i can use to practice low and slow. Ordering the Cougar this upcoming week, or at least thats what i think im gonna settle for right now. Lucky me TreeStuff sent me a 40' 1/2" of NE Ultra-Vee but forgot to add the custom spliced TriAct Aluminum snaps so i ended up with 2 40 foot lengths of it, one with snaps, one without! Jackpot! Thanks TreeStuff!!!

Figured i could start with the smaller lengths before whipping out the 200ft'er. Saddle will be here shortly, thinkin of orderin a couple more sewn prusiks along with it, and a couple more things (first aid, accessory cordage etc)..

I think you were one of the ones who recommended the Cougar... Any recommendations of accessories to order to customize that particular saddle?? (Clips? Cordage to lace into it? Rings? Plates? Other gear to customize this saddle?) i notice some saddles come with a kit of cordage and tube covering to customize loops...

~Moose

 

[HusqyStihl]

Some 3mm and some 5mm lengths of accessory cordage i ordered with the thought in mind of customizing the Cougar...

 

[TheJollyLogger]

It's pretty well setup right out of the box. Keep your rig light and simple starting off. You'll figure out what you want over time.

 

[HusqyStihl]

Good advice sir, makes sense! Ill be airborne soon enough, gettin excited!

~Moose