So at least 2 people have taken a ride down the tree due to this thing slipping so far? Seems kinda sketchy but I dunno. What are the chances that the hook comes out of the daisy chain when it's slipping/twisting, and then you don't get stopped by the next branch? Trying hard to not be a hater but seems like this is another reason to try 2TC instead to me. Hope it works for you all and you don't get hurt.
To be clear...I have not "taken a ride down the tree" but I have experienced substantial slip. Not enough to scare me but enough that I am a little frustrated with the loss of upward progress.
And I'll say again, I think it was most likely the combination of the size of the practice tree and also the bark composition of that tree. I have tried it in larger trees (different species, different bark) and had no slippage.
I'm just a little apprehensive about having to depend on it for run and gun hunts when I don't already know which tree I may need to climb. I prefer a rock-solid, no fuss system that will work as intended on any tree I choose. I look for the right tree to hunt, I don't want to stand there trying to decide if it's right for a particular climbing method. But that's just me. Everyone needs to judge this for themselves.