Jan 14, 2025 It releases very slowly when using one thumb to push the release button, a little quicker with two, when fully suspended.  The rope has flatten some, with it creating slac… View Message

Jan 13, 2025 DMM did buy up all of HB’s production and intellectual properties after his death. View Message

Jan 12, 2025 There are many varieties of rings available, all need a tool to safely close, maybe a push button model will be available someday.  They’re being used as a second be… View Message

Jan 11, 2025 You’re right I was still thinking of it as a typical splice, but both halves would be pulled if ring loaded.  Arborists like tight eyes to help prevent cross loading… View Message

Jan 10, 2025 The eye is the weak link in strength and can’t be ring, or circumferencaly(?) loaded.  A tight eye makes it hard to do this. View Message

Jan 10, 2025 I’ve done similar splices, using an easier method, and had a couple pull tested, they lost about 17% of the mbs of the rope.  They both broke at the eye, the covers… View Message