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Kong VS RollNlock
- Thread starter IkeMM7
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I really enjoy the smooth operation of the Rollnlock and its lightweight. I have no experience with the Kong Duck but am making up an Oplux linesman belt/tree tether using the Rollnlock.
I actually like the Kong better, physically, but the CT RollNLock is rated better as a climbing device. Therefore, I chose the CT RollNLock over the Kong. I have used both, and didn't have an issue using the Kong (I used one for a while). The CT was kinda like upgrading my insurance policy.
I would say that the Kong is lighter, slimmer, slightly quieter (without minor tweaks), and has a stronger return against the rope. The CT is slightly heavier, a bit wider, has more uses, needs a pull cord added for ease of use (also quiets the pulley, if it's done correctly), and will lock open if you choose. I haven't noticed enough of a difference, when actually using them for climbing, to say that one "works" better than another, though.
I use them, backed up by a stopper knot and/or prussic (or tied into my carabiner), for both my lineman's and my tether.
I would say that the Kong is lighter, slimmer, slightly quieter (without minor tweaks), and has a stronger return against the rope. The CT is slightly heavier, a bit wider, has more uses, needs a pull cord added for ease of use (also quiets the pulley, if it's done correctly), and will lock open if you choose. I haven't noticed enough of a difference, when actually using them for climbing, to say that one "works" better than another, though.
I use them, backed up by a stopper knot and/or prussic (or tied into my carabiner), for both my lineman's and my tether.
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Tried all 3. Went with CT because it seems to have the most versatility and was rated to 8.1mm.
I’ve used mine for tether, lineman’s belt, srt hand climber, and twice to hang deer after the fact.
The only reason I was originally hesitant on the CT was because the forum is so full of Ropeman/Kong talk I thought I was missing something but from where I sit it’s been great.
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I’ve used mine for tether, lineman’s belt, srt hand climber, and twice to hang deer after the fact.
The only reason I was originally hesitant on the CT was because the forum is so full of Ropeman/Kong talk I thought I was missing something but from where I sit it’s been great.
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You don't need any attachment to the Rollnlock to use just open with hand and loosen to adjust position.
CT. Same price. More features. Stronger (according to the limited testing that's been done on these rope clamps). Watch Drew's video on the Kong for reference on how to correctly use them with a LB. Works the same with the CT.
I also went with CT because of the stronger rating, versatility with pulley, and because it is cheaper.
https://www.bartlettman.com/ROLL-N-LOCK_p_1459.html has them for $50 and if you buy two (or other stuff to get over $99) you get free shipping.
https://www.bartlettman.com/ROLL-N-LOCK_p_1459.html has them for $50 and if you buy two (or other stuff to get over $99) you get free shipping.
Absolutely technically correct. Personal preference for me to have a pull cord, especially for gloves/cold hands, and I wanted to silence the pulley rattle as well.
The multipurpose ability and higher rating is nice for the RollNlock; but what I mostly care about is how smooth the operation is. If somebody has used both; please let me know which one is smoother to use. Or if they are equally smooth. I watched a Mark Dohring video of him testing out the RollNlock; and the oplux looked like it went through the RollNlock buttery smooth.