I’d say about 15-20 minutes a side in the shop, it’s not that difficult. Probably the hardest part is getting the new track over the front idler but that’s like five minutes with two pry bars.Thx for the pic.
how long to RnR the tracks?
1 5/8" socket, 1/2" wobble, about 3-6" of extension and a battery impact, ask me how I know this works lolThe tightening mechanism sucks to adjust...a provided 1 5/8" open-end wrench that needs to be flipped from a straight slot to an angled slot every 1/8 turn is used.
Yep spring loaded. I bought a long handle snap on ratchet just for the tracks it has a lot of teeth so it grabs well in a short/ narrow swing. Then I found my air impact and Milwaukee 1/2” compact impact fit in the undercarriage.Is it also a spring-loaded idler? Maybe all mini loaders are spring- loaded.
Sagging track weight is an impediment to installation.
I used to try to avoid taking the sprocket off of mine.
The tightening mechanism sucks to adjust...a provided 1 5/8" open-end wrench that needs to be flipped from a straight slot to an angled slot every 1/8 turn is used.
I'm needing to buy a 1 5/8" speed wrench.
I, too, wish I had a pair of Transporters on my harness. They are, in my humble opinion, the epitome of gear hangers. I currently have a set of Petzl Caritools on my harness. They're very inexpensive and actually hold a ton of shit. I wouldn't recommend them for a saw, though. But for storing literally anything else, they're exceptional. And if one breaks, just drop another $20 (or less) for one on Amazon or wherever else and you're golden.Nice.
I liked my Shembiner till it lost itself off my saddle. Shem sold it to me back when.
I prefer the Transporter. Bomb proof. Locks too. Less grabby on the little frass
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I think breakaway hooks are a reasonable way to go.
Goes along with breakaway rope- hanging points.
Because that's how I roll. I'm a huge fan of symmetry and I find that balancing out all the crap I carry on my harness helps me flow through the canopy and prevents my gear holders from becoming congested. In my opinion, the weight of an aluminum gear hook is effectively negligible for a man of the age of 35. In fact, I'd argue that it's negligible for pretty much anyone. You aren't going to lose efficiency because you choose to stow the same amount of equipment on two gear hooks versus one. However, your general statement about avoiding carrying too much shit on your saddle is 100% pure wisdom and impossible to contest.Why 2?
I put my lanyard on the ring (treemo evo, same setup except my ring is permanent (I think its the same anyhow), and clip the saw onto the transporter on my right hip, I used to use my PLA 3D Printer hooks even, saw lanyard saved my 194 a bunch of times when those things broke lolFinally (not shown), when I do get the opportunity to climb with a saw, I have a Petzl Ring Open on the rated strap in the center, rear of my harness that I'll connect my lanyard to. After pulling a saw off and on between multiple cuts, however, it can sometimes become less-than-ergonomic to have to clip it directly behind me. But I don't trust the plastic Caritool and I definitely not going to use the HMS biner ghetto hooks either. If I were to someday own a Transporter, I'd immediately switch to stowing the saw closer to my right side.
My paddle biner ghetto hook has been doing the deal for over a decade, since before hooks became designer.Because that's how I roll. I'm a huge fan of symmetry and I find that balancing out all the crap I carry on my harness helps me flow through the canopy and prevents my gear holders from becoming congested. In my opinion, the weight of an aluminum gear hook is effectively negligible for a man of the age of 35. In fact, I'd argue that it's negligible for pretty much anyone. You aren't going to lose efficiency because you choose to stow the same amount of equipment on two gear hooks versus one. However, your general statement about avoiding carrying too much shit on your saddle is 100% pure wisdom and impossible to contest.
Here's a look at my Treemotion and my gear holder setup. The arrow on the left is the large Caritool. As @WoodCutr accurately pointed out, you can hang a boat load of gear on these economical gear hooks. They also have a racking bar at the top, which allows you to select something that's all the way in the back without opening the gate on the hook. Finally, they are made out of some kind of synthetic polymer plastic type material and weigh next to nothing. Finally (again), they lock onto my harness super firmly and there is no play in them whatsoever. I have a second Caritool situated on the opposite side of my harness, in the same exact location.
Next, you'll notice that I have some ultra inexpensive, but highly efficient, MacGyver-style gear hook, also known as an-HMS-carabiner-that-I-shoved-through-the-connection-material-on-my-Treemotion. Very simple, with a screw gate and I use these all the time for stowing carabiners, rings, my Quickie, etc. I have one of these, once again, also on the opposite side of my harness and in the exact same position. Only downside to these is that they are semi-liable to move from side to side since there's really nothing keeping them from doing so. But they work for me.
Finally (not shown), when I do get the opportunity to climb with a saw, I have a Petzl Ring Open on the rated strap in the center, rear of my harness that I'll connect my lanyard to. After pulling a saw off and on between multiple cuts, however, it can sometimes become less-than-ergonomic to have to clip it directly behind me. But I don't trust the plastic Caritool and I definitely not going to use the HMS biner ghetto hooks either. If I were to someday own a Transporter, I'd immediately switch to stowing the saw closer to my right side.
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