Ropetek Hitch Hiker

[CurSedVoyce]

Paul? Where on your site can you order the HH???

 

[Husabud]

I've been looking too Stephen. I saw Sir Nick on TB said he had ordered so I've been looking. Paul?

 

[PCTREE]

I have let a few folks from abroad purchase them as I feel the likelyhood of a suit is minimal. Next week Yale will test them then we will make them available in the US.

 

[FJR]

Are you sure your not just playing favorites? Just kiddin, I look forward to the hh Paul!

 

[Husabud]

That makes sense. Thanks for the update.

 

[sotc]

I won't su, I can't even spell it...

 

[woodworkingboy]

I wouldn't sue, I figure you don't have the type of currency i use.

 

[chris_girard]

Do you have a picture of how you set yours, Chris? The HH does work best if the spine is facing you as the rope then falls straight down through the carabiner. If you have your climbing line routed properly through the HH, if the opening is facing you, then the trailing tale of your line would be crossing the carabiner. Not as clean. If the tail is falling straight down when the opening is facing you, the slack tending options will be limited.

Dave

Dave, I'll see if I can get some pics this week.

Paul, I'm looking forward to trying out the Forestry Pro line and giving some input.

Thanks,
Chris

 

[stig]

See, that is what being sue-happy Americans get you

Mine are in the mail and I'm holding my breath waiting for them.
I have a medium size spruce takedown at the end of next week that would be perfect for my first SRT job.
If only they get here early enough that I can find a tree and practice a bit first.

 

[CurSedVoyce]

Thanks Paul, I'm patient and hate feeding lawyers

 

[DMc]

Well guys, you will not have to wait too much longer. Paul has my utmost respect for the thought and effort he has put into the Hitch Hiker. It is perfect!

Dave

 

[sotc]

Cool, very much looking forward to it

 

[Burnham]

I hope you have better luck with the mail than I did .

 

[stig]

Paul told me about that, but paying UPS $110 for shipping such a small parcel seemed outrageous.

 

[Burnham]

Indeed.

 

[chris_girard]

Well guys, you will not have to wait too much longer. Paul has my utmost respect for the thought and effort he has put into the Hitch Hiker. It is perfect!

Dave

I couldn't agree more Dave.

 

[chris_girard]

I personally love the Buzzzz. However that said I still climb like Ddrt no ascenders or Gizmos just me climbing the tree. I mostly wreck. Chris is getting some Forestry pro so he should be able to chip in soon,....

Just got the Forestry Pro line this afternoon Paul, I'll be climbing on it tomorrow with the HH.

Thanks,
Chris

 

[WSP]

Ready for the word about general availability. Has there been a delay from Yale or otherwise? Any idea on when? Many of us are chomping at the bit, but know you must be swamped.

 

[PCTREE]

Im still waiting for Yale to do the tests, I have units ready for sale when they have been declared safe

 

[SouthSoundTree]

Alright, good to know you have some on the shelf.

 

[Burnham]

Paul, I've pretty much given up hope on mine ever finding it's way out of the US mail labyrinth, really sorry.

 

[bonner1040]

bummer

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[Burnham]

Indeed.

 

[PCTREE]

at some point B Ill get another one headed your way. FWIW I insure every HH now..........

 

[Burnham]

We learn wisdom as we experience life.... You are generous to a fault, Paul. I've never before had something go astray with normal mail service, to my memory. But I'm with you now, once burned, twice shy.