tarrtreestuff
Treehouser
Question for all: Can I attach my Akimbo 2 directly to my rope bridge (TreeRex 2 saddle)? I would like it as low as possible so my hands have more room when climbing. Thanks to all in advance!
Akimbo 2 attachment question
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Burnham
Woods walker
Can you post a pic of what you propose?
CurSedVoyce
California Hillbilly
Effect orientation too.
3" is a moot advantage imho
3" is a moot advantage imho
CurSedVoyce
California Hillbilly
Subject at hand.
tarrtreestuff
Treehouser
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going to try it out. Also added a CT RollNLock for bridge adjustment.tarrtreestuff
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going to try it out. Also added a CT RollNLock for bridge adjustment.
Burnham
Woods walker
Good pictures, @tarrtreestuff.
I don't see any glaring issue with mounting the Akimbo as you have, though I wouldn't want to have mine basically permanently hanging on my bridge...I change climbing systems too often for that, depending on the tree. Your mileage may vary
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But I am pretty sure I would not use that rope grab on my bridge. I have little doubt that its grip surfaces will cause much accelerated wear to the bridge. Sure, the bridge is an easy piece to monitor and change out, but still...not optimal from my perspective, and not really needed either (again ymmv, you may find need to adjust your bridge length frequently, while I never do, nor have met another climber who does).
I don't see any glaring issue with mounting the Akimbo as you have, though I wouldn't want to have mine basically permanently hanging on my bridge...I change climbing systems too often for that, depending on the tree. Your mileage may vary
.But I am pretty sure I would not use that rope grab on my bridge. I have little doubt that its grip surfaces will cause much accelerated wear to the bridge. Sure, the bridge is an easy piece to monitor and change out, but still...not optimal from my perspective, and not really needed either (again ymmv, you may find need to adjust your bridge length frequently, while I never do, nor have met another climber who does).
Kaveman
Treehouser
I run my device(Unicender) on a petzl rollclip(hybrid pulley/biner) that attaches to my bridge. This allows for reduced wear on the bridge, and reduced friction in my positioning. That said, my bridge is Arbormaster, and that crap TUFF.
Also, I agree with @CurSedVoyce, 3 inches ain't that big a deal.
...that's what she said...
Also, I agree with @CurSedVoyce, 3 inches ain't that big a deal.
...that's what she said...
CurSedVoyce
California Hillbilly
My other thought on the matter is less stroke for your knee ascender if in use. So 3" less stroke on the knee ascender becomes a bigger deal for me.
Burnham
Woods walker
Shorter steps work better, usually. Not necessarily faster, but better for working all day.
Kaveman
Treehouser
@tarrtreestuff climbed on the boss man's akimbo yesterday, you need something like this twist-clevis, and you'll be happy.
Obviously it needs to be life support worthy, but I think that's the direction you want.
Obviously it needs to be life support worthy, but I think that's the direction you want.
SeanKroll
Treehouser
Idk... that seems like it will feed wrong.
I use one on my flipline for a 90⁰ turn on hip Ds.
The Akimbo should fairlead downward if directly attached on a bridge. Right?
I use one on my flipline for a 90⁰ turn on hip Ds.
The Akimbo should fairlead downward if directly attached on a bridge. Right?
Kaveman
Treehouser
I still don't recommend direct attachment. The akimbo attachment point is too narrow and sharp sided to be put directly on a bridge. IMO.
Biner+twist.
Biner+twist.
SeanKroll
Treehouser
A 3d printed insert!
