I didn't really get just how small the akimbo is, and I will likely get one eventually. I just picked up a RRP after rocking the ZZ+ and chicane/wrench. I tried the fusion tether and I still have it, but it sits in storage until I get a dedicated wrench for it. It's too much of a one trick pony for me. I'm getting back into hitchcords, as i have gotten quick enough at splicing, thanks in part to your excellent videos, that they're pretty cost effective. I think a MAJOR plus you missed for the RRP is that Kevin insisted that the wear elements be replaceable. A big win for people who use these tools for work. Also worth mentioning that with hitchcords and a semi rigid tether, you can sideload most of the setup when dealing with suuuper busy trees. Thanks so much for all the great content. I love that park tree of yours. I gotta make a better video of mine; you'll flip.
Very good points, and thanks so much for watching! I will pin this comment so others can read it. I climbed on the original rope runner so much I just got used to it. I think that's why I like mechanicals so much. Everyone is different when it comes to climbing. I'm glad there are so many options! Stay safe and warm out there, brotha 🤙
Nice…. I grabbed a RRP from UFS when they had em on sale in the fall, first mechanical so looking forward to trying it in the spring…. I’m just a rec climber and learning to do some removals on my property. Greetings from grande prairie 👍
This video will help someone new make up their mind on a device. I couldn't make up my mind when I first started buying gear. So I ended up with a zigzag + and chicane, rope runner pro (purple edition), isc apex rope wrench with squirrel flex tether, and a dmm eccentric hitch climber system lol. I know it's all completely unnecessary, but I couldn't help myself.
@@PoplarMechanic Thanks man, you to. Can't wait to get my hands on the Buckingham Throttle to try out. Seen a video of it from tcia and man it looks nice. Like a beefed up akimbo. Pretty sure it's self adjusting to, and it won't be finicky from weather, or certain ropes. To me that was the major draw back of the akimbo, and what kept me away from it.
No worries, man! Thanks for watching! The rrp is really smooth. You will like it. One thing i forgot to mention in the video was to lube the spring. There is a small hole on the device to do so. There should be more info in the instructions. Climb safe out there 🤙
The fusion tether wrench is nice but you can't just switch over I use arbsession caralink tether comes with dmm small perfect o..with hitchclimber..26 inch epicord 9.3
Hey man need some advice. New guy here to climbing with no equipment currently. I know I want to do some srt with ascenders but having some trouble deciding on the mechanical. The rrp is highly recommended. Have seen a few failures and the whole locking pin deal is a con compared to the akimbo. The akimbo has the versatility too. For someone coming in with nothing does the akimbo make more sense? We will play with Blake’s in spare time but want to be able to get in the tree and get out.
Hey, any chance of a video comparing the Rope Runner Pro with the Unicender? We're trying to decide between those two, would be great to get your take. We've already ruled out the Akimbo since we work in a high-humidity place on sappy trees.
The uni is good. However, the rrp is way better imo. The uni needs mods to be decent. I actually traded my uni for an akimbo 😆. Just get the rrp. You won't regret it. Just make sure you air blast out the hole where the spring is and pil it once in a while.
I have been using the rope runner pro srt for a while now on hardwood trees with no complaints. Been using drenaline rope and canopy anchor. Recently tried it in a white pine which was sappy and on the way down it was not so good. In the pine it was srt with base anchor. The rope runner would lock up due to sap on the rope. Is there any fix for that so it won’t bind up when it hits a section of rope with sap on it. Also is there a way to clean sap from a rope without using harsh chemicals.
I haven't used my Rope Runner Pro a lot and so I'm sure I'll get better at it. As a heavier climber, I don't like how it can lock on pretty hard such that it is hard to get going sometimes. I have even messed around with rope walking with the RR Pro, without a knee ascender. It has more setback than my Unicender but it also sometimes locks hard enough that my elastic neck tether isn't stout enough to tend the RR Pro. Regardless, I'll try to use it more and get better. I'm curious to see how the new Buckingham Throttle (or whatever it will be called) will do. It seems kind of big and bulky - probably would fit my style! It might be out in April? I'm also intrigued by the HitchHikerXF. As a mechanical engineer I want to be drawn to mechanical devices; however, that HitchhikerXF looks to function very well.
Ya, the full mechanicals can take some time to dial in. Weight and rope can be a big factor. That new device looks pretty cool, almost like a giant akimbo. My buddy has that hitchhiker and really likes it. Hopefully, you find something that suits you. Stay safe and warm! 🤙
Nice video, I'd want to try out the rope wrench or akimbo for a couple jobs before committing on the purchase. I still use the prussik and rope wrench and it works for me. With the cold snap are you still able to work? I saw that Edmonton had temperatures near -50 with wind-chill. Way too cold for me in southern Ontario
I totally agree. It's a good idea to test before you buy it if possible. Nope, I'm not working in this weather. True -40 without windchill this morning. I'll probably look at jobs and do a bit of snow this week, then it warms up next week, and I'm back to Tree Work. Stay warm!
@@PoplarMechanic only tried ot once going to use 9.3 epicord by the foot I bought at wesspur and hrc cord..not likeing.the 4 cords they came with at least on my bluemoon and yake focus.dont have any srt static lines .what do you recommend?? I have akimbo zigzag rope wrench and uni hitchhiker xf
@@PoplarMechanic bluemoon is best rope I've tried..24 strand at least.has durable cover ..and it's always on sale I got 200ft for half price at bartlett last month.tight eye..want to get vortex hot for drt.its best thick rope and try the xstatic
Runner and Akimbo are more versatile in my opinion. The Wrench doesn't do a weighted traverse well. I agree that the RRPro is the best option on the market for anyone who wants to use a mechanical SRS device. It would be nice to see a rated MRS attachment on the Akimbo and Runner.
@@PoplarMechanic Have you tried Sap Zaprrr? It works great for cleaning and lubricating hardware. A small bottle will last a long time. I get mine from Wesspur.
That reon tether can be used on unisender. Would like to try that uni scares me on single line hard to stop when decending. So haven't used it.much at all.realy wanted the uni to be the multi cender..for daily but new to srt .going down is smooth but can't stop?
I did have one, but I traded it. Or I would have included it. It is a pretty good device with some modifications. Personally, I prefer other srt devices.
It's funny you say that. I did start one before, but I got too busy to keep up with it. I have all the stuff. Green screen and everything. Maybe I will start another one someday but I get really busy in the summer. Thanks for watching, and be safe 🤙
BRO ... 😮😮WTF ... where's the UNICENDER... That is also a top contender for being smooth. Midline attachable and can be SRT or DRT....SAY IT AIN'T SO😢😢😢., in my world That would be the top of mechanical devices..
True, the unicender is a top contender for sure. I ended up trading mine for another akimbo 😆 I did like it, but I didn't like the fact you have to wrap the rope to come down srt. Also, there is no tending pully stock. If I still had it, I would have included it. Thanks for watching 🤙
I didn't really get just how small the akimbo is, and I will likely get one eventually. I just picked up a RRP after rocking the ZZ+ and chicane/wrench. I tried the fusion tether and I still have it, but it sits in storage until I get a dedicated wrench for it. It's too much of a one trick pony for me. I'm getting back into hitchcords, as i have gotten quick enough at splicing, thanks in part to your excellent videos, that they're pretty cost effective.
I think a MAJOR plus you missed for the RRP is that Kevin insisted that the wear elements be replaceable. A big win for people who use these tools for work.
Also worth mentioning that with hitchcords and a semi rigid tether, you can sideload most of the setup when dealing with suuuper busy trees.
Thanks so much for all the great content. I love that park tree of yours. I gotta make a better video of mine; you'll flip.
Very good points, and thanks so much for watching! I will pin this comment so others can read it. I climbed on the original rope runner so much I just got used to it. I think that's why I like mechanicals so much. Everyone is different when it comes to climbing. I'm glad there are so many options! Stay safe and warm out there, brotha 🤙
Love old hitch climber with arbsession caralink tether comes of easy .
Nice…. I grabbed a RRP from UFS when they had em on sale in the fall, first mechanical so looking forward to trying it in the spring….
I’m just a rec climber and learning to do some removals on my property.
Greetings from grande prairie 👍
That's awesome, man! I think you will like the rrp! Thanks for watching!
Very helpful presentation for new climbers. Thanks.
@tunetitan5683 thanks for watching brotha! Be safe
Rico here. Great job with this very informative vid. Like yourself I have really been enjoying the RRPro..An amazing device. Stay safe.
Hey Rico. Thanks for watching! The rrp is pretty nice! Be safe, brotha 🤙
This video will help someone new make up their mind on a device. I couldn't make up my mind when I first started buying gear. So I ended up with a zigzag + and chicane, rope runner pro (purple edition), isc apex rope wrench with squirrel flex tether, and a dmm eccentric hitch climber system lol. I know it's all completely unnecessary, but I couldn't help myself.
Haha, that sounds like me! Gotta try em all! Thanks for watching! Stay warm 🤙
@@PoplarMechanic Thanks man, you to. Can't wait to get my hands on the Buckingham Throttle to try out. Seen a video of it from tcia and man it looks nice. Like a beefed up akimbo. Pretty sure it's self adjusting to, and it won't be finicky from weather, or certain ropes. To me that was the major draw back of the akimbo, and what kept me away from it.
@alotl1kevegas860 yes! I've seen that, too. Gonna have to try it out!
Was debating between akimbo and rope runner pro. Your comments on rain and pitch made me pick the rope runner thank you for this!
Now worries, man. Just make sure your spring is lubed every so often and working properly on the rrp before each use.
I love working with my akimbo. They are so smooth once you spend time and set them up properly. And being mid line attachable is perfect.
Ya, the akimbo is pretty sweet. Thanks for watching Jay 🤙
@@jaythe306snowmexican what rope so you use?
@@rebelfromva Atlantic braids grip flex 24 and samson voyager
Good video. I climb 90% of the time on the unicender
I would have included the unicendor, but I traded it for an akimbo a while back. It's a good device for sure! Thanks for watching 🤙
Solid vid. I just sold my notch rope wrench. Going to pick up the rope runner thanks got helping me out
No worries, man! Thanks for watching! The rrp is really smooth. You will like it. One thing i forgot to mention in the video was to lube the spring. There is a small hole on the device to do so. There should be more info in the instructions. Climb safe out there 🤙
The fusion tether wrench is nice but you can't just switch over I use arbsession caralink tether comes with dmm small perfect o..with hitchclimber..26 inch epicord 9.3
Very informative. Appreciate it
Thanks brotha 🤙
Man was wondering when you were going to do video like this perfect timing. Have them all except roperunner
Rope Runner is really good. Make sure to oil and check the spring
zz chicane is my jam currently. im in northern nevada so super dry. good presentation
Thanks, man! Ya, the zigzag is butter! Be safe, brotha 🤙
You always explain everything so well. You could have done this outside though …it’s not that cold 🥶 lol
Lol. I think I'll stick inside for this week 🥶
@@PoplarMechanic yah old age does that to a guy 😆
Hey man need some advice. New guy here to climbing with no equipment currently. I know I want to do some srt with ascenders but having some trouble deciding on the mechanical. The rrp is highly recommended. Have seen a few failures and the whole locking pin deal is a con compared to the akimbo. The akimbo has the versatility too. For someone coming in with nothing does the akimbo make more sense? We will play with Blake’s in spare time but want to be able to get in the tree and get out.
@rebelfromva honestly, I would go with the rope runner pro. It's better to learn on. I started srt with the original rr
Hey, any chance of a video comparing the Rope Runner Pro with the Unicender? We're trying to decide between those two, would be great to get your take. We've already ruled out the Akimbo since we work in a high-humidity place on sappy trees.
The uni is good. However, the rrp is way better imo. The uni needs mods to be decent. I actually traded my uni for an akimbo 😆. Just get the rrp. You won't regret it. Just make sure you air blast out the hole where the spring is and pil it once in a while.
@@PoplarMechanic Great to know. Thanks!
I have been using the rope runner pro srt for a while now on hardwood trees with no complaints. Been using drenaline rope and canopy anchor. Recently tried it in a white pine which was sappy and on the way down it was not so good. In the pine it was srt with base anchor. The rope runner would lock up due to sap on the rope. Is there any fix for that so it won’t bind up when it hits a section of rope with sap on it. Also is there a way to clean sap from a rope without using harsh chemicals.
Nice video, and great looking pooch!
Lol, thanks, brotha 🤙
I haven't used my Rope Runner Pro a lot and so I'm sure I'll get better at it. As a heavier climber, I don't like how it can lock on pretty hard such that it is hard to get going sometimes. I have even messed around with rope walking with the RR Pro, without a knee ascender. It has more setback than my Unicender but it also sometimes locks hard enough that my elastic neck tether isn't stout enough to tend the RR Pro. Regardless, I'll try to use it more and get better.
I'm curious to see how the new Buckingham Throttle (or whatever it will be called) will do. It seems kind of big and bulky - probably would fit my style! It might be out in April? I'm also intrigued by the HitchHikerXF. As a mechanical engineer I want to be drawn to mechanical devices; however, that HitchhikerXF looks to function very well.
Ya, the full mechanicals can take some time to dial in. Weight and rope can be a big factor. That new device looks pretty cool, almost like a giant akimbo. My buddy has that hitchhiker and really likes it. Hopefully, you find something that suits you. Stay safe and warm! 🤙
Nice video, I'd want to try out the rope wrench or akimbo for a couple jobs before committing on the purchase. I still use the prussik and rope wrench and it works for me.
With the cold snap are you still able to work? I saw that Edmonton had temperatures near -50 with wind-chill. Way too cold for me in southern Ontario
I totally agree. It's a good idea to test before you buy it if possible. Nope, I'm not working in this weather. True -40 without windchill this morning. I'll probably look at jobs and do a bit of snow this week, then it warms up next week, and I'm back to Tree Work. Stay warm!
Got Richard Mumford s new hitchhiker xf as well...and new akimbo still new ish...to srt
That hitchhiker looks awesome. My buddy jman has it and loves it.
@@PoplarMechanic only tried ot once going to use 9.3 epicord by the foot I bought at wesspur and hrc cord..not likeing.the 4 cords they came with at least on my bluemoon and yake focus.dont have any srt static lines .what do you recommend?? I have akimbo zigzag rope wrench and uni hitchhiker xf
@@PoplarMechanic still learning srt
Im 160 170 with tools ..use akimbo on bluemoon yale ropes with higer friction at top lower at lower setting.its nice
I want to try Blue Moon. I've been using it on x-static
@@PoplarMechanic bluemoon is best rope I've tried..24 strand at least.has durable cover ..and it's always on sale I got 200ft for half price at bartlett last month.tight eye..want to get vortex hot for drt.its best thick rope and try the xstatic
not quite sure why petzl doesn’t bring back the original zigzag… l’d buy at least 5.
I sure like the original zigzag. I'm sure you can still buy it. Or can you? That's stupid if you can't. Thanks for watching 🤙
my favorite device. id buy five also on five different rope sizes.
Runner and Akimbo are more versatile in my opinion. The Wrench doesn't do a weighted traverse well. I agree that the RRPro is the best option on the market for anyone who wants to use a mechanical SRS device. It would be nice to see a rated MRS attachment on the Akimbo and Runner.
Ya, for sure. I agree. My rope runner spring did get sticky the other day. Needs a cleaning it doesn't have the same spring it once did.
@@PoplarMechanic Have you tried Sap Zaprrr? It works great for cleaning and lubricating hardware. A small bottle will last a long time. I get mine from Wesspur.
That reon tether can be used on unisender. Would like to try that uni scares me on single line hard to stop when decending. So haven't used it.much at all.realy wanted the uni to be the multi cender..for daily but new to srt .going down is smooth but can't stop?
I traded my uni for another akimbo. Although the uni is a great device, I feel it's out classed by newer devices.
thanks 4 everything!😊
Thanks for watching! 🤙
Excellent video man
Thanks brotha 🤙
What’s your take on Unicender??
I did have one, but I traded it. Or I would have included it. It is a pretty good device with some modifications. Personally, I prefer other srt devices.
Looks like you have a nice setup. You should start a gaming channel?
It's funny you say that. I did start one before, but I got too busy to keep up with it. I have all the stuff. Green screen and everything. Maybe I will start another one someday but I get really busy in the summer. Thanks for watching, and be safe 🤙
Buen video maestro me imagino q esa erra mientras están caras 👍
akimbo y rope runner te cuestan ebtre $350 y $400 dolares depende donde los compres, los demas son menos de $300.
Might see me running that RRP this season ha
It's pretty dope!
?how is the km 3 max ???? Is it good line
Km3 is a really good line. I prefer the rrp with the km3
Thank you .
Thanks for watching 🤙
Rope runner pro is fire
@@roberttaggart5757 for sure
Very nice video 🍿 😎 📺
Thanks for explaining 🦥👍
Thanks for watching, brotha 🤙
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BRO ... 😮😮WTF ... where's the UNICENDER... That is also a top contender for being smooth. Midline attachable and can be SRT or DRT....SAY IT AIN'T SO😢😢😢., in my world That would be the top of mechanical devices..
True, the unicender is a top contender for sure. I ended up trading mine for another akimbo 😆 I did like it, but I didn't like the fact you have to wrap the rope to come down srt. Also, there is no tending pully stock. If I still had it, I would have included it. Thanks for watching 🤙
#unilfe
The uni would have been included, but I traded it for another akimbo, 😆
@@PoplarMechanic 😂