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  1. SouthSoundTree

    BMS Belay Spool

    bump for Merle
  2. SouthSoundTree

    BMS Belay Spool

    Paul, I mentioned/ asked about the bend radius. Seems the overall size is similar to a POW, but the bends are small. I didn't take the time to work out math/ physics of the thing. I thought it was strange that nobody else thought the bends were tight. Maybe we are on to something. I think that...
  3. SouthSoundTree

    BMS Belay Spool

    Can work off both sides of the rope. The BSpool is reputed to have a slip/ grab characteristic. When there is no load, it is super easy to move the rope with minimal friction when resetting the rope, whereas the POW's round shape has more grab when you don't want it. I'm still wondering...
  4. SouthSoundTree

    BMS Belay Spool

    I agree that is someone isn't able to use a POW they shouldn't be the one performing the POW'ing task. A scenario that I run across a lot when rigging down long limbs with one groundie is that it is way easier for the groundie to land them in a tight spot while not also trying to run the...
  5. SouthSoundTree

    BMS Belay Spool

    Here is a link http://www.treebuzz.com/forum/showflat.php?Cat=0&Number=241990&page=0&fpart=1&vc=1 to a thread about a lowering device that seems amazing for a single person or two man crew. Probably useful for any size crew to speed up efficiency. Cheap, too. About $110. Strong, too.
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