Mechanical Adjuster

[brendonv]

Anyone have the Petzl Micrograb?

I have been using a 3-2 VT on my 3/8" Static line for a flip line adjuster. Multiple times I have been released when twisting sideways, something on the saddle will push against it and release it. This has thrown me unbalanced a few times. I'm thinking about just getting a mechanical adjuster. I want one as small as possible, how big is the Micrograb, in relation to something?

 

[MasterBlaster]

I've never had that problem with my Gibbs.

 

[brendonv]

That's why I'm thinking of going back to one. Although it's nice being able to release under load with my current setup.

 

[woodworkingboy]

Have the macrograb on my safety, hasn't slipped yet. Must be pretty close to your saddle to get released like that. Mine is attached to the side dee with a long locking biner.

 

[brendonv]

My prusik is tied directly to the D.

 

[OTGBOSTON]

Before you spend the loot, try a distal hitch. Works much better as a lanyard adjuster IMHO.

 

[Blinky]

You might be able to make the VT longer or shorter if you haven't already. I used to use a VT on my lanyard and occasionally it would slip if it pressed against my bridge.

I switched to a Distel which ties up a little shorter and it doesn't do that anymore.

Nothing against mechanicals though.

 

[brendonv]

I'd rather NOT spend the loot.

I'll tie a Distel today, see how that works.

 

[woodworkingboy]

Brendon, can you maybe post a pic of that set-up with the Distel when you get a chance.

Thanks.

 

[brendonv]

Will do.

 

[NeTree]

Before you spend the loot, try a distal hitch. Works much better as a lanyard adjuster IMHO.

+1

 

[OTGBOSTON]

http://gypoclimber.com/showthread.php?t=9988&highlight=lanyard&page=5

here ya go Jay, post #43

 

[brendonv]

I like that it's a little shorter.

 

[brendonv]

I'll be able to test it in a couple hours, gotta change some light bulbs.

 

[sotc]

ill get you a comparson pic of a micro today

 

[Burnham]

I like a distal on my lanyard too, but pitch is a killer out here. The microjuster is a good choice on a rope lanyard, and the macrojuster works a treat on a cable core flip line. The Gibbs is good too, I just prefer the macro/micro.

I ought to be able to get some pics later today, too.

 

[MasterBlaster]

gotta change some light bulbs.

How many of you will it take?

 

[Bounce]

I prefer the Micrograb myself. It is just a bit smaller than the Gibbs or CMI rope grabs, and is easier to repair if you break the tensioner spring. Unlike a friction hitch, it won't gum up with pitch and won't be released when it gets bumped.

 

[Burnham]

Agree whole-heartedly, Sean.

 

[pantheraba]

I have a distel on my D-ring...very reliable but pine pitch can make it REAL hard to work with. When there is no resin it is very smooth to use.

 

[Newfie]

How many of you will it take?

He's in CT, so he will probably have to do a feasibilty study before he knows that.

In Mass we'd do the study and then go 5 times over budget.:roll:

 

[Höllenreich]

what about a cinch like the trango or this one. http://www.ushba.com/catalog/basic.html

 

[Bounce]

Don't buy anything yet Brendon. I'm going to be auctioning off a lanyard or two on here soon. A can only use so many, ya know?

 

[Bounce]

The Cinch is a pretty slick adjuster - a lot like the ART Positioner. It is compact, slides smoothly even over pitch. But I don't know if it releases under tension like a Positioner does. Does anybody else know?

 

[Burnham]

I think it does, Bounce...it has a little folding handle ala the Petzl grigri.