Friction Saver

[Magnum783]

I saw the posts earlier about all the new inventions of friction savers. I currently don't use one but do end up climbing a lot of pines for pruning so I need to start using something because the pitch has eaten on rope already. What is the recommended one to use. Better stated which ones do you guys prefer and why? I have seen the ringed style and then have seen the leather sheath style which is the easier to use in my situation. I want something that makes it easier to work on a split tail and also protects my rope? Send away with your ideas.
Jared

 

[SRT-Tech]

the leather ones are great, buy a new one and treat it with OBENAUFS heavy duty Leather Preserver (LP) on the outside. that will prevent sap from acidicly attacking and destroying the leather over time. http://www.obenaufs.com/lp.php?osCsid=4da42c1e6113728e92c38ad22514a7aa

OR

go online to a Rescue Supply place, and look for "canvas/leather" or "canvas/ vinyl" rope protectors. They open up to attach on the rope and have a smooth outer shell of thick leather or industrial vinyl (wont absorb tree sap). The canvas is heavy duty and the rope slides freely (talcum dusting really makes it slick)

pic of just one of several i own:

inside:

outside:

the one pictured is over 5 years old, and has had lots of ropes slide thru it.

 

[Magnum783]

Do you have a site where you get yours?
Jared

 

[JTinaTree]

Jared, here is a pic of the one I use works good for me. It can be converted to a AMT with a prusik so you can sinch it tight to the spar if no crotch is available..

 

[Jim1NZ]

Start off with a double ringed friction saver like the one in the picture above. The webbing wont ware out within its useful life expectancy.

Carabiners and pulleys are NOT build to be pulled out from the tops of trees, so dont do it. Custom made set ups are great but must be retrieved via a lowering system (throwline, access line...).