thanks brother I appreciate the shout out and the review was excellent...the akimbo for srt reminds me of the spider Jack 3 for drt in the fact that its really has to fit the climber ....I'm definitely going to have to get my hands on one....thanks again...thanks for sharing...climb safe
Awesome vid bro. As you know i love my Akimbo and im heavy 250lb. Another reason for that release spring is that without it if you lean back she will slip on ya and you'll zip down the rope. Love your stuff man lets get some more vids on splicing!!!! I have copied everything you've show so far. 👊👊👊
Haha awesome good point about the spring. Also I have a couple slings and a porta wrap to splice up also a lanyard, I'm gonna be busy. I'll make sure to do a single ring sling video next.
@@PoplarMechanic hey great video - I like you style - its straight up and down (not a biased review on gifted gear) As an older guy now retired who once did tree work (finished 1983) and looking to climb for the fun of it and prune some of my trees, its good to hear you say you double line (moving rope?) as that's all I know. This SRT stuff seems all the rage now I like the idea of SRT tho to get up (too old for hip thrusting). I just can't work out the best interchangeable gear. Sappy trees are not an issue here in Australia. So am thinking a hitch with pulley for DRT and add a rope wrench and tether for SRT. Is that a fair call? oh year, its just an idea but it'd be nice to see a video of when you'd prefer to double line and when you use single (static line) given that you straddle the two camps take care
@@tuberider1171 hey man glad you enjoyed the video! , so yes I have grown to love srt, Its a really slick set up once you get used to it. I mainly use double rope on evergreen trees, its also really handy on crane removals when you want to ride the ball, set your slings repel down and just pull your rope out. Then for most wide span trees I use srt. I think the wrench is a great place to start, Its cheap and you can always switch to double on the fly. Hope that helps Stay safe my friend!
@@PoplarMechanic Thanks for taking the time to reply and clarify when you use double rope set-ups. It'd sure be nice to see that in a video sometime with some commentary on why. It would be a valuable resource. But it takes time I know. Keep up the good work 🙂
Thanks for the follow up Dustin! I wanted one so bad for a while but I think the pitch issues and the adjustability is enough of a draw back I probably won't be getting one. Adjustability a draw back?! Yes for me i just want a device that's kinda one size fits all. I am holding out for the second version of the unicender it's supposed to be like the modded ones and HOPEFULLY built out of stainless or at least more wear resistant then the first one we'll see! If they keep me waiting too long then maybe I'll give in to the akimbo.
Well I mean you probably dont need the akimbo, I just like trying new tech, It is very cool though. Thanks for watching Josh man! Hopefully you buy the new uni and do a review. The rope runner is an awesome option to!! Stay safe brotha 👊
@@PoplarMechanic yes sir you do a great job at reviews my man. Hope you didnt take that the wrong way like I was hating on the akimbo and you for liking it. Mainly was stating how crazy it is that I went from being obsessed with wanting one to not wanting one weird. Midline attachment is what I desire for my next devise what ever I decide we'll see. Keep up the great content brother!
@@Joshman5000 I know your not hating on me Josh man lol, I didnt make the device I simply put out information for those interested in buying one. Cant wait to see what you get 🤘
I like mine, although not with the rope I currently have. I really love it as a lanyard adjuster though. I use my lanyard in a cinched SRT mode quite often.
Haha I hear you man, I can drive 1 hour and be in Saskatchewan, We have had some cold weather here this year to, luckily its been thawing the past few days, Thanks for watching and I hope you like your device!
The safety feature on the chest attachment point is there because if you lean back too far it can collapse itself somehow and send you falling to your death. IDK exactly how that works but I saw that in a few other videos.
Scoot is most definitely the man. What about wear and tear on the device? I have used the crap out of mine on the Xtatic and the side plates seem to wear a bit. Great device and I like it a lot I just don’t know if it will last another season of hard use.
Well I haven't noticed excessive wear on my side plates. Time will tell, I guess I have to do a 2 year review lol thanks for watching frizz, stay safe brotha 👊
Good morning Mike I couldn't believe we were on the phone all night last night just wanted to say man hope everything is well and it was a great convo thank you
The zz seems like much more reliable for production work. I couldn't afford to deal with it on the job. Especially since pitch is a guarantee in trees.
Awesome! I really appreciate the review, man. It seems like one of those devices where either a guy loves it, or hates it. Doesn't seem to be much in between. I'm really interested in one, and I think I'm gonna make the commitment here pretty soon. Thanks again!
I have one and I’ve sidelined it to use on a Captain with a pretty thick rope (Stein ACR 12.4 mm). I found that one the same rope on different days the same settings didn’t work and that’s just too picky for me. Much prefer my Rope Runner Pro for my main line and it teams up well with the Akimbo for traversing etc
Qs for ya I have been useing my akimbo on yale bluemoon and really starting to like it even more smooth then my runner. But sometime as I get to different spots on my rope I have to adjust it little bit to make it not to tight then again when I get back to different spot. Has your experience with xstatic been any better at this or more consistent so to speak? I’m about 180lb so guessing similar to you
There can be inconsistencies in friction on rope surfaces especially if you have a more used section wich all of us usually do. So with my runner I had this issue but I honestly haven't noticed it with xstatic, xstatic holds its shape the best of any rope I've used. Personally its becoming my favorite for srt. If you dont need a new rope though I would try to adjust it to accommodate the tight spot and run it like that all the time. Mine never gets tight on me. You dont want to creep but you dont want it to be to hard to break either, alternately to that you could leave it and eventually the device will get smoother in those tight spots as it breaks in. Hope that helps! Stay safe 👊
@@jeremyrosenahagen4577 yes it knots really well I use alpine everyday for tip and base anchor. One thing i will add is some people have had the akimbo fall down under no load because the stiffness of the rope. It isn't a big deal though . Just thought I'd let you know.
Hello. I'd like to know your opinion. Which device do you think is friendlier. Zigzag + Chicane or Akimbo? Which device runs smoother.. with which climbing is less tiring? you save more strength. I mean generally ... apart from changing weather conditions. I have a zigzag ... I would like to change to Akimbo. I am writing with a google translator ... Greetings from Poland Roman Arbersky
Hey man, I don't have the chicane, but im sure its probably smoother overall than the akimbo, I have a reon rounds tether and zigzag wich is very similar to chicane, I don't use it alot for two main reasons, 1- its not midline attachable and 2- its a much longer device on the rope, wich can get annoying, I personally love zigzag for double rope, I use akimbo for srt almost all the time now, hope that helps be safe brotha 👊
My question is, when descending, are you able to dial it in to where the top and bottom don't touch? I'm wondering if I'm not quite heavy enough (150lb) to get the device to operate optimally. I know R.E. says the top & bottom assemblies are NOT supposed to touch, or even nearly touch, before you begin descending but I have not yet been able to achieve that; even when nearly min-ed out (lowest settings).
Hmm, I'm able to descend without the top touching the bottom for sure. The weight question is difficult I'm 180 without gear so I'm not sure about your situation. I think that just means make sure it's not touching before you load it. So what's your concern? is it tough to lower yourself or are you worried about the top touching the bottom during a weighted decent? I mean as long as it grabs you when you let go I think your fine. Make sure the device is functioning properly to, Like the spring loaded cam. Also some ropes are better than others. Hope that helps.
Shit that makes me scared to even let you have my device I don't know where you'll put all the positive comments because there'll be no negative I know that except it might be a little bit heavy but the security is going to be there
thanks brother I appreciate the shout out and the review was excellent...the akimbo for srt reminds me of the spider Jack 3 for drt in the fact that its really has to fit the climber ....I'm definitely going to have to get my hands on one....thanks again...thanks for sharing...climb safe
Hey dont mention it man! I would recommend it for sure but not everyone likes it so you could always sell it if you didnt. Stay safe Scoot 👊
I'm SO impressed with all your videos . I really enjoy watching them ...even though I'm not a tree climber or tree cutter lol
Thanks! I appreciate you watching 😁
Wicked review! I’ve been hesitating on this one for years. Your review helped out! Cheers!
Awesome man! Thanks for watching 🤙
Been using my Akimbo in the wet uk weather for the past few months, Just love this devise on cougar blue.Great vid thanks.
Awesome thanks for mentioning cougar blue, I may have to try it. Climb safe 👊
Funny you say that, im in the uk and using none CE cougar orange and i cant get the akimbo to work with it, just gets to flat!
Good vid bro! I got my hands on one, and have been climbing on it too. I have a few more cons to mention. I'll be doing a video on it soon.
Awesome looking forward to it.
Thankyou for the info update on that device. You do a great job explaining what's going on in your vids .peace
Thanks man peace ✌
I’m here cause of the flips 🤑🤑🤑 keep up the good work my friend, climb safe 🌴🌴🌴
Thanks for watching brotha! I'm at work but I'll watch your vid when I get home 🤘
Hey thanks for recommending me the xstatic rope I've had it for about a week and it's awesome now I see why it's almost in every tree video
Awesome man! I love the xstatic, glad you like it, climb safe 👊
Awesome vid bro. As you know i love my Akimbo and im heavy 250lb. Another reason for that release spring is that without it if you lean back she will slip on ya and you'll zip down the rope. Love your stuff man lets get some more vids on splicing!!!! I have copied everything you've show so far. 👊👊👊
Haha awesome good point about the spring. Also I have a couple slings and a porta wrap to splice up also a lanyard, I'm gonna be busy. I'll make sure to do a single ring sling video next.
Good tips about the rain! I like it but i still struggle with SRT. Be Well Pop
Thanks Robert, Well you can still get alot done with double line, I still climb that alot to, Be well brotha 👊
@@PoplarMechanic hey great video - I like you style - its straight up and down (not a biased review on gifted gear)
As an older guy now retired who once did tree work (finished 1983) and looking to climb for the fun of it and prune some of my trees, its good to hear you say you double line (moving rope?) as that's all I know. This SRT stuff seems all the rage now
I like the idea of SRT tho to get up (too old for hip thrusting). I just can't work out the best interchangeable gear. Sappy trees are not an issue here in Australia. So am thinking a hitch with pulley for DRT and add a rope wrench and tether for SRT. Is that a fair call?
oh year, its just an idea but it'd be nice to see a video of when you'd prefer to double line and when you use single (static line) given that you straddle the two camps
take care
@@tuberider1171 hey man glad you enjoyed the video! , so yes I have grown to love srt, Its a really slick set up once you get used to it. I mainly use double rope on evergreen trees, its also really handy on crane removals when you want to ride the ball, set your slings repel down and just pull your rope out. Then for most wide span trees I use srt. I think the wrench is a great place to start, Its cheap and you can always switch to double on the fly. Hope that helps Stay safe my friend!
@@PoplarMechanic Thanks for taking the time to reply and clarify when you use double rope set-ups. It'd sure be nice to see that in a video sometime with some commentary on why. It would be a valuable resource.
But it takes time I know.
Keep up the good work 🙂
@@tuberider1171 hey man thanks for taking the time to watch my video, ill definitely keep that in mind for a future video 🤙
Good review man nice intro guess what I'm trying out at work to day lol 😁😁
Hey thanks brushlife, I hope you do an awesome one!, 👊
i even use mine on certain rope access jobs i love it
Thanks for the follow up Dustin! I wanted one so bad for a while but I think the pitch issues and the adjustability is enough of a draw back I probably won't be getting one. Adjustability a draw back?! Yes for me i just want a device that's kinda one size fits all. I am holding out for the second version of the unicender it's supposed to be like the modded ones and HOPEFULLY built out of stainless or at least more wear resistant then the first one we'll see! If they keep me waiting too long then maybe I'll give in to the akimbo.
Well I mean you probably dont need the akimbo, I just like trying new tech, It is very cool though. Thanks for watching Josh man! Hopefully you buy the new uni and do a review. The rope runner is an awesome option to!! Stay safe brotha 👊
@@PoplarMechanic yes sir you do a great job at reviews my man. Hope you didnt take that the wrong way like I was hating on the akimbo and you for liking it. Mainly was stating how crazy it is that I went from being obsessed with wanting one to not wanting one weird. Midline attachment is what I desire for my next devise what ever I decide we'll see. Keep up the great content brother!
@@Joshman5000 I know your not hating on me Josh man lol, I didnt make the device I simply put out information for those interested in buying one. Cant wait to see what you get 🤘
I like mine, although not with the rope I currently have. I really love it as a lanyard adjuster though. I use my lanyard in a cinched SRT mode quite often.
Yes that's definitely a viable option, thanks for watching. 👊
Thanks for sharing haven't really used mine alot yet so all information is a plus stay safe 👊👍🇨🇦🍺
Well get out there and get using it! Lol stay safe steve thanks for watching 👊
@@PoplarMechanic it's too cold and snowy lol 🇨🇦
@@stevethompson4783 I hear you there man, that's why I'm in the shop lol, I need summer badly!
@@PoplarMechanic to summer 👍🍺🍺👍
I just bought an akimbo, I have yet too try it out it's been way too cold in Saskatchewan. Great video.
Haha I hear you man, I can drive 1 hour and be in Saskatchewan, We have had some cold weather here this year to, luckily its been thawing the past few days, Thanks for watching and I hope you like your device!
@@PoplarMechanic I like the simplicity of it and you can put it on or off your line easily. Hope you have an awesome afternoon 👍😎
The safety feature on the chest attachment point is there because if you lean back too far it can collapse itself somehow and send you falling to your death. IDK exactly how that works but I saw that in a few other videos.
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Scoot is most definitely the man. What about wear and tear on the device? I have used the crap out of mine on the Xtatic and the side plates seem to wear a bit. Great device and I like it a lot I just don’t know if it will last another season of hard use.
Well I haven't noticed excessive wear on my side plates. Time will tell, I guess I have to do a 2 year review lol thanks for watching frizz, stay safe brotha 👊
Damn that was a good point frizz I should have mentioned wear.
Good morning Mike I couldn't believe we were on the phone all night last night just wanted to say man hope everything is well and it was a great convo thank you
JOE CAPOZZIELLO always good talking to ya brotha 👍
I remember your first review and u were using tachyon ash. Do u think xstatic is a better fit?
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The zz seems like much more reliable for production work. I couldn't afford to deal with it on the job. Especially since pitch is a guarantee in trees.
Ya it depends what your climbing, I use the akimbo alot, I use the zigzag alot too though, pitch is definitely an enemy of the akimbo
I'd like to give one a go here shortly, good review. Never know when the next great device will come out!
Thanks Matt, yes, You never know what they will come out with next!! Be safe 👊
Awesome! I really appreciate the review, man. It seems like one of those devices where either a guy loves it, or hates it. Doesn't seem to be much in between. I'm really interested in one, and I think I'm gonna make the commitment here pretty soon. Thanks again!
Hey no problem I'm glad I could help, Stay safe buddy 👊
I have one and I’ve sidelined it to use on a Captain with a pretty thick rope (Stein ACR 12.4 mm). I found that one the same rope on different days the same settings didn’t work and that’s just too picky for me. Much prefer my Rope Runner Pro for my main line and it teams up well with the Akimbo for traversing etc
Mine will be here tomorrow.
Good review! bud.
Thanks Steve, let me know about the 8 when you get a chance to use it, I've been thinking about the mavic mini for fishing. Look it up it's awesome.
Will do... Cheers.
Qs for ya I have been useing my akimbo on yale bluemoon and really starting to like it even more smooth then my runner. But sometime as I get to different spots on my rope I have to adjust it little bit to make it not to tight then again when I get back to different spot. Has your experience with xstatic been any better at this or more consistent so to speak? I’m about 180lb so guessing similar to you
There can be inconsistencies in friction on rope surfaces especially if you have a more used section wich all of us usually do. So with my runner I had this issue but I honestly haven't noticed it with xstatic, xstatic holds its shape the best of any rope I've used. Personally its becoming my favorite for srt. If you dont need a new rope though I would try to adjust it to accommodate the tight spot and run it like that all the time. Mine never gets tight on me. You dont want to creep but you dont want it to be to hard to break either, alternately to that you could leave it and eventually the device will get smoother in those tight spots as it breaks in. Hope that helps! Stay safe 👊
Poplar Mechanic does the xstatic knot fairly well? Alpine butterfly specifically are use a lot
@@jeremyrosenahagen4577 yes it knots really well I use alpine everyday for tip and base anchor. One thing i will add is some people have had the akimbo fall down under no load because the stiffness of the rope. It isn't a big deal though . Just thought I'd let you know.
Hello.
I'd like to know your opinion.
Which device do you think is friendlier.
Zigzag + Chicane or Akimbo?
Which device runs smoother..
with which climbing is less tiring?
you save more strength.
I mean generally ... apart from changing weather conditions.
I have a zigzag ... I would like to change to Akimbo.
I am writing with a google translator ... Greetings from Poland
Roman Arbersky
Hey man, I don't have the chicane, but im sure its probably smoother overall than the akimbo, I have a reon rounds tether and zigzag wich is very similar to chicane, I don't use it alot for two main reasons, 1- its not midline attachable and 2- its a much longer device on the rope, wich can get annoying, I personally love zigzag for double rope, I use akimbo for srt almost all the time now, hope that helps be safe brotha 👊
Thank you for your response.
In Poland, Akimbo is just entering the market. It costs a lot of money. But I can see that in America it is popular ...
My question is, when descending, are you able to dial it in to where the top and bottom don't touch? I'm wondering if I'm not quite heavy enough (150lb) to get the device to operate optimally. I know R.E. says the top & bottom assemblies are NOT supposed to touch, or even nearly touch, before you begin descending but I have not yet been able to achieve that; even when nearly min-ed out (lowest settings).
Hmm, I'm able to descend without the top touching the bottom for sure. The weight question is difficult I'm 180 without gear so I'm not sure about your situation. I think that just means make sure it's not touching before you load it. So what's your concern? is it tough to lower yourself or are you worried about the top touching the bottom during a weighted decent? I mean as long as it grabs you when you let go I think your fine. Make sure the device is functioning properly to, Like the spring loaded cam. Also some ropes are better than others. Hope that helps.
What's your primary climbing device?
Right now akimbo for srt and zigzag for double rope.
What rope are you using??
Xstatic
Shit that makes me scared to even let you have my device I don't know where you'll put all the positive comments because there'll be no negative I know that except it might be a little bit heavy but the security is going to be there
Good to know joe, And thanks for watching! I'm hoping Mike will do a review on his.🇨🇦👊🇨🇦
What rope is that?
Xstatic
IM NOT A NECK TETHER FAN!
I know, there is safer options but I've grown to like it, point out a good chest harness maybe I'll buy it and review it.
I really like the 4srt chestharness because it has 10-12 different settings
@@StihlChainsaws alright thanks I'll give it a go! 👊