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Not Happy
Reviewed in the United States on February 15, 2023
I really wanted to like this, but I cannot. The way the cam floats makes it hit or miss if it will engage the flip line. Mine worked long enough to get me 60ft in the air on a tree, then wouldn't engage, leaving me in a dangerous position. Just not reliable enough for me to use confidently.
Prof
Reviewed in the United States on July 19, 2022
Supposed to be a two-way grip device for tree or pole climbing lanyards. Problem is that the cam is completely free floating in both directions and just won’t hold unless you keep your hand on it. Too damn dangerous!! Just put a couple of springs inside to force it to toggle in both directions. That way it will hold open one way and want to close tight on the lanyard in the other direction.
Carrie
Reviewed in the United States on September 8, 2021
This thing does exactly what it's supposed to do, but here are some things to note.1. Works best with a steel core lanyard thats 1/2 inch. Nothing larger.2. Tending slack is a little difficult but once you get the hand of it, it works great.3. You could use rope but you might need a pully to tend slack a little easier, though I have not tried it myself.
Lorax
Reviewed in the United States on June 23, 2021
This is my go-to wire core flip line adjuster. The safety precaution printed on the unit says not for wire rope. Wire core is fine, directly on uncovered wire rope is not.It takes some getting used to, but, this allows you to use your wire core flip line as a 2-n-1. This allows you to easily spike up a spar, bypassing limbs along the way, to your primary TIP. Meaning you can ascend without the additional weight of your saw, rig gear, or whatever else you might need.
Jim
Reviewed in the United States on December 14, 2021
Best mechanical option for 2 in 1 flipline
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