Rope Grab Protecta/SunniMix

[MNhunter]

I was going to buy a couple ropeman 1’s for my lineman’s belt and tether but came across these and seen they were cheaper and look like they do the same thing. Wondering if anyone has seen or used these and if they work just as well as a ropeman 1?

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[boyne bowhunter]

My only concern would be the potential for rattling between the carabiner and the eye of the device. With the ropeman the spring on the cam presses the rope tight against the carabiner so there's no potential to rattle. Other than that it looks to me like they should work and still provide one handed operation.

 

[pesqimon]

Looks like you have to feed the rope through, that is you need access to the un-knotted end of the rope, otherwise seems to do the trick.

 

[Wirrex]

I personally would’t buy anything my life depends on just because it was cheaper.

 

[MNhunter]

Thanks for the help both of you. I think I’m gonna give them a try. I’ll maybe put some electrical tape around the carabiners to take away the noise from rattle. And once I have them on my lineman’s belt and tether I won’t take them off so I don’t think the access will be a problem but I am new to this so if you think I’m missing something versus the ropeman please let me know.


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[boyne bowhunter]

One other thought I had after my last reply. The ropeman has an internal spring to assure it closes and won't inadvertently release if unweighted. I don't know if that is the case with the device you're looking at. If the device is unweighted will it maintain its grip on the rope? It would be a shock to take the weight off your bridge for some reason then lean back only to find the device has released.

 

[Apex7]

I would go with the Ropeman1. It's been tested and it's tried and true. I would never buy anything my life dependent on to save a few bucks. Research it first and make sure it does what it is supposed to do. Be safe.

 

[pilgrimhunter]

Ropeman would be much smaller profile I believe. And it is tried and true.... But hey I thought this was the crowd that sits in Sitdrags 20 feet off the ground.... Get one, test it at ground level and make a judgment call... Good luck!

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[bongo]

Just be sure to tie off tag end in case of failure. That way your golden.


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[sureshotscott]

This thing

https://www.amazon.com/MagiDeal-Climbing-Arborist-Protection-Equipment/dp/B07872HSMX

is being marketed under the name "Rope Grab Protecta" and/or "SunniMix" it would be helpful to change your thread title to something including that in case other people search for it.

Other items by "SunniMix" have a MADE IN CHINA label. This thing has ZERO reviews.

Good luck!

 

[MNhunter]

Thanks for the help everyone, I for sure need to be safe as I have a wife and kids to make it home to each night. I’ll probably go with the ropeman unless someone can say this other device works.


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[bongo]

Thanks for the help everyone, I for sure need to be safe as I have a wife and kids to make it home to each night. I’ll probably go with the ropeman unless someone can say this other device works.


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That’s probably a good idea. But remember the only way to know is like pilgrimhunter said try it and make and informed decision. I just ordered a bow from China. Most of the gear we use on here someone had to try it first. Just be safe in the way you do it. Ground level and take precautions like tie off the other end to your tether biner so if it fails you can only fall as far as the biner. All I’m saying is don’t be persuaded to not try something. It might be the best tool out there.
I’ve never seen one so can’t give a good reason why you shouldn’t try it. Oh no I don’t need one and if you don’t get one I might have to.


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[Apex7]

Thanks for the help everyone, I for sure need to be safe as I have a wife and kids to make it home to each night. I’ll probably go with the ropeman unless someone can say this other device works.


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That's what I would do.

 

[REID2168]

its only a $30.00 bill difference tops to step up to the Ropeman 1 IF u feel the need for that type device over the knot style...........so why even chance it in the first place...…….PERIOD!!!!!!!

 

[redsquirrel]

I agree with others, the thing looks cheap and I'd rather spend a little more money for something proven.
Besides that, rope grabs are typically much larger. than the ropeman ascenders we're using They're frequently used by arborists on their lineman's belts. If you've looked at any arborist equipment it is usually very functional, but much larger and noisier than what we prefer. For reference the grab looks about the size of the carabiner which means its pretty big compared to the ropeman.

 

[Docwaters]

My two cents, if cost is that big of a concern just stay with a prussik.

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[Tapeworm]

For $34.95 I just bought another Ropeman1 off amazon.

I’d invest the extra $16.81 or just use a prussik til I saved up the extra $ for a Ropeman1.


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