Stein Dual

[emr]

Anyone have one? A poster on AS and TB seems to like it more than the Hobbs and GRCS. I am not doubting or questioning his opnion because what the hell do I know, I just got the GRCS and I am still learing. But I am interested to hear what others have to say. The poster said they have fairly extensive with the Hobbs and GRCS and is new to the Dual.

The debate has gone on and on for years and years about GRCS vs. Hobbs but it can take a new twist now. I asked the question if you did half removals and half prunings, and you could only have 1 device (not a porty), what would it be?

 

[wiley_p]

Stein dual. I've had a GRCS for over 10 years, The dual bollard unit is way better for controlling dynamic loads.

 

[brendonv]

Having not used the Stein Dual my opinion doesn't mean crap I guess.

But I look at the Stein Dual more as a lowering bollard. I strap my GRCS on when I need to lift, and I'm not sure the "lever" on the Stein can out do the ease and power of doing it with the GRCS.



To only have one of each.

 

[DMc]

I asked the question if you did half removals and half prunings, and you could only have 1 device (not a porty), what would it be?

The Dual looks really cool. How big of stuff do you normally work on? You said no portys but do not overlook the RC-2000. We use one and it is a very capable and compact lowering device. It has a 4410 lb WLL which is more then the Hobbs when using the cut-in mount. With a fiddle block or the RC-3100 you can pretension or lift and it mounts the same for both removals or trims.

Dave

 

[treebogan]

GRCS.

The Stein Duel is a lowering Bollard with a lever for pre-tensioning,thats all it is.It is well made and Robust buy the look of it,but it can't lift or Pull.

 

[gf beranek]

Time for another drop load test.

 

[SouthSoundTree]

GRCS.

The Stein Duel is a lowering Bollard with a lever for pre-tensioning,thats all it is.It is well made and Robust buy the look of it,but it can't lift or Pull.

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[flushcut]

Time for another drop load test.

Please with video!!!

 

[Angus]

I recently demo'd the Dual - a good lowering device. Not so good with >30mm lowering line.
I liked that you could stand 90 degrees to the unit, and I could manage a main rigging line and tag line.
Comparing the three devices is like comparing a 4wd, race car and van... they are for different jobs, even though they are still just cars.

 

[emr]

How big of stuff do you normally work on? You said no portys but do not overlook the RC-2000.
Dave

There are very few trees around here that are so large that you would need anything larger than a porty. I was just trying to keep it simple with regards to my question. Personally, it came down to what can the device do for me besides lower big wood. My criteria was:
1.One man operation
2.Ability to lift
3.Portable
4.Fast to set up
#'s 1 and 2 were the main deciding factors.

Comparing the three devices is like comparing a 4wd, race car and van... they are for different jobs, even though they are still just cars.

Good line, but the fact remains that most small tree co's can only afford one at best.