tcmetrohunter
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I had previously asked if anyone had gotten any hands on with the Workhorse and being that there wasn't much out there from anyone who had purchased one I figured I'd take the plunge and see how I like it. First off if you order one watch @Red Beard 's video on how to put it together. Better yet maybe watch it before because if I had done so I would have seen that it doesn't come with the CamJam or the tubular webbing piece. I reached out to the @Sam Switalski through FB and he was quick to respond and answer my questions.
First when you get it you will see why watching the video on assembling is a good idea. It comes in pieces which look like a puzzle but red beards video is clear and easy to follow.
Secondly I strongly suggest you hang the platform/stick you're going to put it on in front of you before installing the steps. I had the two loops hooked even on a cabinet and had to remove the steps to put them in the right spot after realizing I them in wrong. With the stick/platform in front of me I was able to thread it through the slanted scout, secure the two ends with a small carabiner, and see where I needed the steps. I chose to put them 15" apart which should be good for me and it makes all my steps equal on the aider/workhorse and the last step up to the scout. Also the soft shackle is a different design than in the video but it works the same way so don't worry about that when you see it.
I mentioned the kit doesn't come with the CamJam or the tubular webbing. I'm using the 1/16"-3/16" CamJam and I had some heat shrink tubing that I chose to use in place of the tubular webbing.
I haven't had a chance to test it out yet being it's cold and raining/snowing here. That and I have all summer to test since my season is long over.
In closing I'm really impressed with the workmanship and thought that has gone into this thing. Can't wait for some decent weather to practice climbing with it. Now I just need to decide on a cam cleat for my mini shikar to make this thing a good option for one sticking with it or my predator or a 20" helium. Really like how it gives me options over a basic aider!
First when you get it you will see why watching the video on assembling is a good idea. It comes in pieces which look like a puzzle but red beards video is clear and easy to follow.
Secondly I strongly suggest you hang the platform/stick you're going to put it on in front of you before installing the steps. I had the two loops hooked even on a cabinet and had to remove the steps to put them in the right spot after realizing I them in wrong. With the stick/platform in front of me I was able to thread it through the slanted scout, secure the two ends with a small carabiner, and see where I needed the steps. I chose to put them 15" apart which should be good for me and it makes all my steps equal on the aider/workhorse and the last step up to the scout. Also the soft shackle is a different design than in the video but it works the same way so don't worry about that when you see it.
I mentioned the kit doesn't come with the CamJam or the tubular webbing. I'm using the 1/16"-3/16" CamJam and I had some heat shrink tubing that I chose to use in place of the tubular webbing.
I haven't had a chance to test it out yet being it's cold and raining/snowing here. That and I have all summer to test since my season is long over.
In closing I'm really impressed with the workmanship and thought that has gone into this thing. Can't wait for some decent weather to practice climbing with it. Now I just need to decide on a cam cleat for my mini shikar to make this thing a good option for one sticking with it or my predator or a 20" helium. Really like how it gives me options over a basic aider!