ZK-1

[Widow Shooter]

http://arbtalk.co.uk/forum/climbers-talk/32286-rope-wrench-zk-1-a.html

no need repeating it all, so here is a link.

Man, this thing rocks

 

[Ol' Hickory]

I'm really liking mine. I haven't been doing much pruning here lately though.

Did you make yours midline attachable?

 

[MasterBlaster]

It doesn't seem to be jumping much over here.

 

[quabinclimber]

Still rocking my wooden wrenches. I will eventually get the ZK-1 but right now my home made wooden versions work much to well to justify spending the money.

the whole concept is amazing and I would definatly recommend this style of climbing especially for large canopy prunning (it has totally changed the way I maneuver through trees for the better). Removals I still like DRT.

 

[rangerdanger]

Been working with the man himself the past few days and I've picked up a few tricks about using it from him. Also got to check out his mid line attachable version he has right now and am definitely going to spend the $20 to get a pin to make mine midline attachable.

I've been climbing with the wrench since the wooden version and I'm loving it. Hardly ever use DRT anymore.

 

[Ol' Hickory]

I took some pics of the pin:

 

[CurSedVoyce]

That little pin will make that tool a much more practical application for rope work
Well Done!

 

[Ol' Hickory]

It was Kevin Bingham's idea but yeah, much more user friendly.

 

[CurSedVoyce]

And to whom the "well done" was directed
He should be checking in sometime soon I would imagine.

 

[Widow Shooter]

I took some pics of the pin:

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this makes it un-adjustable for different rope sizes though yes?

 

[SouthSoundTree]

Isn't the adjusting bolt in the middle?

 

[Widow Shooter]

let me go check, just checked, you are right, it is the bottom one that moves so where do i get the pin

 

[Ol' Hickory]

I got mine here: http://www.amazon.com/Button-Handle...uaazs-20&pf_rd_ptd=470938631&pf_rd_ied=507846

You do still lose some adjustment because the pin is 5/16 and the bushing that the pin replaces is 1/2" (I think)

 

[pigwot]

You could add a bushing to bring it back to 1/2"...?

 

[kevin bingham]

Its interesting because the smaller diameter pin increases friction in itself because of the sharper bend radius, The feel is a little different but It seems to work with my small diameter KM-3. although I just keep on coming back to poison ivy as my favorite line. Although Ranger Danger let me climb on his rocket line and I liked. The pin is simple and it works well, I may increase the front hole to a 1/4 inch pin, but the larger pins are just tooo big. A bushing over the pin is impractical as it spins and also is easily dropped when installing are removing. I have been a little over a month with the removable pin and have been very happy with the results. definitely recommended.

 

[rangerdanger]

I got to climb on Kevin's midline attachable model and must say, it was a blast. I'm sold on the upgrade. Its a slightly different feel, but nothing really noticeable. Being able to install the rope wrench anywhere on the line is awesome. Saves set up and break down time and will be great in comps, mainly the AR event, where time is critical.

 

[High Scale]

I need to get the pin, the RW is great really enjoying the change in climbing, working around a dumpy spreading Oak last week and the single line made it a breeze.

 

[pigwot]

Ordered a pin during a lull in the storm last night...

 

[Widow Shooter]

I tried ordering one...no shipping to Ontario

 

[CurSedVoyce]

Ya kidding me! The bastids !

 

[High Scale]

I tried ordering one...no shipping to Ontario

Or here in the UK. Bah!

I wonder if you can get them elsewhere?


Let me go look.

 

[pigwot]

I can order extras for you two and send them off. PM me if you'd like one sent to the UK or Ontario...

 

[kevin bingham]

did you try mcmaster carr? or also look on ebay. Pivotpin.com might be another possibility. Im gonna ask if the dealers will stock them as well.

 

[High Scale]

I can order extras for you two and send them off. PM me if you'd like one sent to the UK or Ontario...

Thanks, PM sent.

 

[wiley_p]

did you try mcmaster carr? or also look on ebay. Pivotpin.com might be another possibility. Im gonna ask if the dealers will stock them as well.

Kevin it would make sense for you to source the pin, and then all the dealers will be on the same page. Hopefully not selling a Chicom knockoff.