whadja do today?

[2treeornot2tree]

Here you go ben. Stop dicking around with that cr app bobcat.

 

[treeclimber101]

Doesn't help at all that I noticed it 50 ft up in a Tulip Poplar. Wasn't like that when I started climbing. And the Petzl website is down at the moment, so I can't even call them about it.

I know someone. Who had a failure and it just locked . He climbs on the newer version but backed up

 

[treevet]

Here you go ben. Stop dicking around with that cr app bobcat.

Gas?...

 

[treevet]

I know someone. Who had a failure and it just locked . He climbs on the newer version but backed up

I did the back up strap thang after the zz1 hub bub but it was a pita so I ditched it. Over a year ago I think?

Whatev hitch, mechan. or cord/rope...you don't want to get it pinched up against a branch or stem. Why? With mechanical it may be damaged...with a cord or taughtline or blakes...you cannot get ahold of the thing stuck by pressure against the branch with your hand to move it. You don't want your wraptor stuck with pressure against a branch for fear of damage either. You simply move accordingly.

I have never heard of one locking even on other forums or their (petzl's) site and they have freely admitted everything. Sounds fishy to me. He have a burr in the rope or something? I think a couple of guys doing demo's fell a little on the zz1 after jumping into the hitch. They deserved it...this schit is commonly accepted as work positioning and not meant for shock loads.

 

[Brendon Phillips]

you remember pinning it sideways on a limb or stem? I got mass hours on 2 of them and I make sure not to pin mine sideways. The same way you don't bend your knee sideways at the joint, you don't let your ZZ get in a position it bends sideways. Common sense. Mine will last forever just like the one I sent back would have.

You been chewing your fingernails much?

Was always very careful not to side load it. Not saying it didn't happen, as it always could happen. I never saw it though. There were a couple times where I was coming down a little fast and stopped it, but I doubt that could do it. I think there are more returns than petzl let's on. I really only have about 15 hours on the zz. Yup, I bite my nails. Red hair, don't care. Easier than trimming them. Never been much of a pretty boy. Lol.

 

[treevet]

Here you go ben. Stop dicking around with that cr app bobcat.

put a couple stickers on her. bought new bout 6 years ago. still get a woody looking at her.

 

[treevet]

had to bring her home as paving my road today and it will be blocked.

 

[treevet]

why'd it post 2 same picts?

 

[tree MDS]

That damn spark plug/engine protector bar thingy on my wraptor broke again yesterday. No abuse at all. Thing is just plain underbuilt!! None of you guys that own these things have had this problem?? Really starting to piss me off!!

 

[tree MDS]

If anybody Has Paul's cell number, please pm it to me. I had it in my phone, but erased it as I figured I wouldn't need it again or something.

 

[2treeornot2tree]

I have only used my wrapter a dozen times. I think ben has riden it more then me. Lol

 

[tree MDS]

I have only used my wrapter a dozen times. I think ben has riden it more then me. Lol

Right. Doesn't yours have extra gear reduction or something? lol

 

[tree MDS]

For the record, as much as this minor problem is pissing me off, I think the wraptor is probably the most useful and innovative thing that tree climbing has seen, or is gonna see for a very long time. Love that thing!!!

 

[2treeornot2tree]

Right. Doesn't yours have extra gear reduction or something? lol

Supposedly. It's just the old gear setup.

 

[treevet]

Right. Doesn't yours have extra gear reduction or something? lol

I had it but think I lost it with my computer crap out. Will ck later. If you email him he will get right back. I broke my cog/drive big black hinged cover when I dropped my wraptor at least 50 feet in the woods. Still works fine but is the racing model now.

 

[treevet]

this is what happens to youngsters, noobs, dbags and those just too big for their own britches or in general disrespect ole salts on this thread and forum.

 

[dbl612]

That damn spark plug/engine protector bar thingy on my wraptor broke again yesterday. No abuse at all. Thing is just plain underbuilt!! None of you guys that own these things have had this problem?? Really starting to piss me off!!

is this the one i welded up a year ago maybe?

 

[tree MDS]

is this the one i welded up a year ago maybe?

Same part. The welded one didn't last too long, so I contacted the owner and he supplied a new one. That didn't make it through too much actual use either. Broke at the same spot, right at one of the screw holes (same hole, I think). Its just unberbuilt IMO, needs a thicker/wider piece of flat stock, and maybe additional bracing. Stupid little thing really, but as pricey as that set up is ($2900 these days), you really shouldn't have that.

 

[tree MDS]

Old pic, same (lame) issue..

 

[2treeornot2tree]

What you hit to break that weld?