Ascenders

[bigdave1691]

Since the Ropeman1 is hard to come by, has anybody used or know anything about the Rollinlock by CT or Duck emergency ascender.

 

[pesqimon]

I use the Duck. It’s great. I mainly use it so I can use 9mm rope and be in spec.

If you get a Duck, know that most D carabiners aren’t going to fit. It seems to be meant to be used with an oval.


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[donnieballgame]

Whats wrong with the ropeman 2? Just curious I know it has more teeth but it can go down to smaller rope diameters which makes it appealing in my mind.

 

[boone0]

Whats wrong with the ropeman 2? Just curious I know it has more teeth but it can go down to smaller rope diameters which makes it appealing in my mind.

Idk. I haven't owned one but I haven't noticed any excessive wear on my ropes from my petzl ascension which has very similar teeth on the cam.

 

[Gamover06]

My buddy has the Ropeman 2 and has seen wear (frizzing) after just a few uses. I think a lot of it depends on rope that you buy but I do think that the ropeman 1 is just the better option.

 

[bigdave1691]

I have a couple friends that bought the Ropeman 2 and they had the same problem. I've had the Ropeman 1 ordered now for over three weeks on amazon.

 

[Gamover06]

I have a couple friends that bought the Ropeman 2 and they had the same problem. I've had the Ropeman 1 ordered now for over three weeks on amazon.

I ordered a second one from Backcountry this weekend will be here Friday. They have a 15% off currently for first timers.

 

[skyjacker]

Ropeman 2 has sharp teeth and is heavier than the Duck or Rollnlock. For the weight/price the Rollnlock is a good buy. It also converts to a pulley. Could be useful with a couple prussiks to raise a deer on a gambrel using a 2:1 mechanical advantage. For the lightest device that supports 9mm go with the Duck.

 

[denots]

Whats wrong with the ropeman 2? Just curious I know it has more teeth but it can go down to smaller rope diameters which makes it appealing in my mind.

There is absolutely nothing wrong with a ropeman 2. I use a 2 and yes the teeth will catch on the rope on occasion but it's not that big of a deal. If you look at my rope it is frayed more from being in contact with tree bark than anything. It also can be used with rope as small as 8mm.

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[skyjacker]

Definitely, nothing wrong with a Ropeman 2. It will work as advertised. The RollNLock and the Duck also work on ropes 8mm without the sharp teeth and are lighter weight. The RollNLock is also a pulley. When buying a device to work with 8mm rope, I feel like you get a better deal for the money with a RollNLock. General pricing ...

Ropeman 2 $45
RollNLock $55
Duck $60

 

[boyne bowhunter]

Whats wrong with the ropeman 2? Just curious I know it has more teeth but it can go down to smaller rope diameters which makes it appealing in my mind.

I have both. The teeth on the Ropeman 2 are very aggressive, spiky teeth which will wear a rope faster. It also doesn't release as easy as the Ropeman 1 which makes it somewhat less advantageous as a length adjuster. I use my Ropeman2 as an ascender when I'm climbing SRT because it grips the rope quicker. I use Ropeman 1's as length adjusters on my bridge and lineman's belt. They both are good for different applications.

 

[John Eberhart]

Since the Ropeman1 is hard to come by

Tethrd is now in stock with Ropeman's.

 

[bongo]

I use a duck on my 8mm tether. Ropeman1 on anything bigger. I like my 8mm the best.


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