Yale Blue moon definitely seems to be the golden standard, I'd also recommend Samson hyperclimb, very similar/almost identical to the blue moon but slightly less expensive, at least here in Canada.
If anyone has suggestions for ropes to use with a Zig Zag, I'm all ears. Mostly climb DRT. Heavy climber over 200lb. I'm a new climber and the first rope I ever bought was Samson Hawkeye 16 strand. Great rope but would like to try something else that would be smoother with the mechanical friction devices. I always use a pulley saver so abrasion will be kept to a minimum. Really considering the Yale Scandere because August Hunicke is in love with it and he's basically a spokesperson for the Zig Zag at this point. He's a smaller climber and I know he was concerned with larger climbers slipping. I know Jeff Schroeder is also using it and he's over 200lb. Thanks for any input!
Petzl ZZ goes well with Petzl rope. Suggest Petzl Control rope. 12mm km rope specifically for SRS/MRS. Another dual-purpose km rope is Teufelberger Drenaline, which is a great rope after you milk it out.
First August H says Yale Scandere is the best then he says it might slip if you are over 200lbs. Then Bino H says Samson Silver Ivy is "the best rope for tree climbers" then he says it slips. Then he says Blue Moon is smooth then he does a slip and slide demo. There should be a 12.2 mm rope for Clydesdale climbers like us. Not too thin so it doesn't slip, and not to thick so it doesn't stuff the rope runner.
All of my ropes don't slip when I'm using my Rope Wrench with a 8mm 24" cord. I've used Sternling HTP, Fly ropes, Drenaline, Xstatic, Silver Ivy, Bluemoon, Blue streak, True Blue and New England Hi V without slippage. The problem I'm having is with the Roperunner Pro it works great with my Xstatic but non of the others for me so far. The RRP is rated for 309 pound and 245. It might that I dedicate my RRP to the Xstatic. Take care!
I had my rope runner drop me about 35ft, i was using a Yale Blaze it was my error apart from having it on the loose side I hadn’t cleaned it in some time, stay safe Bino hope we can meet again sometime at the ISA exams, but this time I’ll be getting the arborist the tree worker was too easy haha
I'm 245 lbs. the Rope Runner Pro max weight is 309 lbs. My RRP works best on Xstatic line. For me it has not worked well on my other lines it's more dedicated to my Xstatic line.
The bluemoon is far better.i bought the ivy due to all the hype .it's smaller and seems to soft and would pick.and it flattens .Bluemoon is best I've found 24 strand. It's on sale and at 25 percent off.200ft great deal.tighteye
@@Yellow.Dog. I have my own small tree care ...get a catalog as well will be cheaper prices in future orders.they are in Michigan Marlette. And arbsession is I Wisconsin were I'm from
@@jolkraeremeark6949 I can't put on weight but thanks for the obvious remark. The zigzag is the issue it's worn out . I bought a new zag and a new rope.
@@jaytaylor1505 sorry, it's rare I can give someone a shot about weight. You can't gain it and I can't lose it, it is what it is - even though I hate that saying.
@@jolkraeremeark6949 I am 5.5 my mom is 5.2 and weighs 88ibs soaked and wet . My Dad is 5.5 and weighs like around 185 he drinks alot of beer tho. I'm sober 5yrs and have a crazy metabolism..
