Rope Runner, Akimbo, and Rope Wrench, The Best Pick For Tree Climbers

[@waveoflight]

This video is very important, because "Bino" is most important. There are many vids about these tools, the difference with this one vid is the presenter. Many years of using all the tools brought Bino to the point where his oppnion is like gold. He didn't read about the tools, someone didn't tell him about them, he didn't watch a video about his topic. Bino lived the experiences. That means hands on, waist deep in muck, supporting his life, and yes he has made mistakes, then learned and corrected for them. Thank you Bino.

[@BinoH]

You're welcome and thank you!

[@Dannerrrr]

Great advice, particularly for larger folks like me. The criteria are different when you're at the limits of the mechanical tools at your disposal.

[@BinoH]

Thanks, be safe!

[@bennydafarmer865]

Thanks Bino, I’m in the market for these and this video helps me so much! Rope wrench it is!

[@BinoH]

Glad I could help!

[@agilman]

Have you tried the Hitch Hiker?

[@BinoH]

No I haven't but it interests me.

[@GreenPowerFarm]

Great content!..You are light years ahead of me Bino...I'm trying to just get a clue...lol

[@BinoH]

No worries take your time and keep an open and you will do great. Thank you!

[@nicolaslemieux9217]

Great video Bino! Little suggestion: Lose the Sound FX when showing the names of the devices

[@BinoH]

Noted!

[@DavidOrnelas]

Awesome video! I am old school myself...I have no real desire to do all the fancy repealing. I simple want to get the job done. Keep it simple less to go wrong!

[@BinoH]

True but the SRS can be better on your body.

[@groundpounder24365]

Bino...thank you for your videos. You helped me make up my mind on this issue

[@BinoH]

You're welcome and thank you for watching.

[@stevebrough304]

Thanks for the info Bino. Have you ever tried the Uniscender by Rock Exotica? I heard that it works well for both MRS & SRT. Nice ISA shirt!

[@BinoH]

Yes I have it was one of the first ones I used. it works nice but it's made of aluminum and after using if for a while it rubbed and got wider which made it creep. Thanks.

[@stevebrough304]

@@BinoH I did read that if it was used heavily all of the time, it would likely need to be taken out of service after one and a half years.

[@thetruth5836]

Thanks again. You give good advice and explanation.

[@BinoH]

Glad it was helpful!

[@Billster1955]

Buying a tool that's dependable and versatile is important to me, so when I graduate out of my Blake's hitch I'll be looking for a Rope Wrench with a short tether. Thanks Bino.

[@BinoH]

You're welcome.

[@LordJonszi]

Thanks for the video and opinion Bino.

[@BinoH]

You're welcome!

[@nategreenfield1349]

I like the shorter rope wrench great idea!

[@BinoH]

Glad you like it!

[@brotherlove100]

great breakdown. been trying to sort this out for a bit now, just getting started. Wrope Wrench makes sens for me. Control, cost, versatility, wearing parts can be replaced. Sure it may be clunky, but it takes time to learn

[@BinoH]

Nice, Good luck!

[@stevesnyder1269]

Another super video,thank you. Do you have a video on advancing your tie in point up a tree while climbing srt with a ropewrench?

[@BinoH]

Yes I do. The title is (How to Advance an SRS Line with a Quickie). Take care!

[@timblair8722]

Thanks Bino! Very informative video. I’ve been climbing drt with a dmm hitch climber setup but I want to start climbing srt. I’m on a budget so the rope wrench sounds like a great option for me cause I can use the same hitch!

[@BinoH]

That's a good way to go. You can decide it you really want to dive into the SRT. You're welcome take care!

[@dan-dan-da-treeman]

Another great gear rundown. Thanks sir. I have both of those mechanical devices. I started on a Blake's hitch. Then the hitch climber. Then to the wrench. High five Bino.

[@BinoH]

Nice, which one do you like most?

[@dan-dan-da-treeman]

@@BinoH depends on what the climb calls for I suppose. I can always climb with just a rope and a snaps. I like the akimbo for crane work. It's so fast on and off the rope. Limb walking goes to the RR pro. I like em both, and have experienced the points you mentioned.

[@jonathandorman8157]

Bino, I agree with Ipunchseagulls, youre one of the best on youtube for climbing tutorials. I do have a question, what brand of tether is the short gray tether you use? That seems really compact and clean, but I cant find that thing anywhere.

[@BinoH]

Thank you. The thether is a rock climbing quick drawl you can find them at REI or or maybe online.

[@davidgeary3654]

If i set the RR for the ivy it runs super smooth but i got the ivy for drt and zig zag. Same setting on drenaline is a lil tight but still works good for me to switch back and forth on lines.

[@BinoH]

It's nice when you can use more the one line.

[@judsonkimble]

Awesome video, Bino! Love it! Thanks for all your effort and attention to detail! I'm curious what your thoughts are on the zig zag?

[@BinoH]

Thank you, I have used the Zig Zag only a hand full of times in MRS and SRS it's nice smooth. The thing I'm not so fond of is that there is only one way to install it on a line and it's not mid line attachable.

[@ΑποστολοςΤζουβαρας]

Hi bino... Thank you for your knowledge. You are very amazing tree climber.. in greece there aren't devices.. i have one question.. hitch climber is it safe???

[@BinoH]

The Hitch Climber Pulley?

[@ΑποστολοςΤζουβαρας]

Yes the ecentric pulley dmm... and michoacan hitch.. is it safe?? I work at high altitude..

[@keiththompson2289]

What do you mean by you need a carabiner with a catch" for the rope runner?

[@daking1544]

I'm asking the same. I have s rrp no special carbiner

[@danc3868]

Maybe he means the ones with a wire gate one end?

[@Nonamesareopen]

The sound that goes with the text throws me off a little! Could be the volume of it, the sound itself, or may just be me - just wanted to give the feedback! Thank you for another helpful video Bino! Grateful for you (& Noah) making these 🙏

[@BinoH]

Thank you for your input. take care.

[@mattd6086]

Great comparison. After working with the Hitch Climber setup a while, I'm looking to play with some SRT, mainly for occasional ascents, and I'm checking into mechanical devices. As I understand it, you can use a Rope Runner or Akimbo for ups and downs on SRT, but need to add the Chicane for a ZigZag? The main gripe I've heard about the Akimbo is that even a small amount of sap can seriously interfere with it.

[@BinoH]

I've heard the same regarding. In my case there is a recommended weight for the Akimbo and the Rope Runner.

[@Psy6o]

Would love to see you review the dog bone

[@ericharris893]

Old skool is always the most reliable. I like the rope wrench with a prusik too. I use that on the same blue and white rope you have displayed. On drt I use the zigzag with a rope wrench cuz the zig zag is to fast sometimes on ivy. Gets jumpy now and then and the rope wrench pretty much smooths it out. What is the blue and white rope you have there, called? I would buy more of it. I got a 200’ cheap from a rock climber who wasn’t going to use it and he didn’t know what it was either.

[@BinoH]

The blue and white line I have it Samson Blue Streak.

[@tpgnbeidkcmqroflvwusjx3906]

What is your opinion about the Unicender? Thanks.

[@BinoH]

Nice piece off equipment easy to put on the line. I didn't like the way it descends and that when it wears it starts to slip.

[@Ddaverr1]

Another great video. Each device has its perks, have you looked into the chicane/Zig Zag combo? The rope wrench was the original and is still used a lot. Shows it's still relevant

[@BinoH]

I have used very little but it works well. I don't like that the only way to install is at the end of the line. True it is. Take care!

[@szarorudy]

Thanks Bino.

[@BinoH]

You're welcome!

[@tuberider1171]

Bino - so glad I discovered you - I'm old school DRT and now thinking of shifting to SRT So this comparison is exactly what I needed as I was thinking mechanical but based on what you've said, my mind is saying go the rope wrench Question I have is whether to go with a stiff tether or the Notch Fusion Wrench Tether at 4 times the price - probably a rhetorical question as I can't see the improvement is four times better although I haven't tried I'm curious to know if you have experience with the Notch Fusion Wrench

[@BinoH]

I think the Wrench it a good way to go it is a lot less expensive. I have not used the fusion tether but it might be better to use a stiff tether first. This will give you a chance to see it you like SRT/ SRS.

[@tuberider1171]

@@BinoH no worries Bino - keep your genuine videos coming Just watched one by Strider called 'My Pro Climbing setup ("I don't care what it costs I'm just getting the best I can setup")' It was good to see a complete run thru of climbing gear - even if I think his choice of foot ascender is not optimal compared to yours So I'm keen to see a similar one by you if you haven't done one already - but perhaps with a care to costs :)

[@FT4Freedom]

Bino it would be great to hear how you set up your short tether. Ahhh u already did. I found the other video.

[@BinoH]

Cool.

[@robthompson1399]

I'd chose the rope wrench too. I just feel safer. If a hitch is looking worn, I can see that, and replace it. I know where I stand with rope. But the metal kit can't be visually checked for wear. Today I saw a saftey notice/partial recall, for the petzl devices. That just hits it home for me, I struggle to trust in devices ( exept carabiners ! Although I never did like the petzl AM D...). And as a side note, I LOVE ropes and knots ! 😁

[@BinoH]

I know what you mean. The rope wrench is like the best of both worlds old and new combined. When it comes to the mechanicals that I have they are rope specific and that reduces how I use them. Thanks for sharing!

[@robthompson1399]

@@BinoH you do great videos Bino, I'd always reccomend your channel to a trainee. I think it's valuable to do a bit of 'homework'. It's good to pursue knowledge. Watching your videos makes me want to come over there and work with you, but I don't think my family would be on board with the idea ! Keep up the good work 👍

[@robthompson1399]

@@BinoH I'm gonna re phrase that... I'd reccomend your channel to ANYONE in the industry !

[@BinoH]

@@robthompson1399 Thanks!

[@BinoH]

@@robthompson1399 Thank you!

[@turnoffski]

Keeping it real for all us older bigger guys... You've just put me off the mechanical's. I'm interested in the shorter tether though. Is it something you bit yourself?

[@BinoH]

The tether is actually a quick drawl. I like the length and that it's very stiff. I made a clip to connect it to my hitch climber pulley.

[@turnoffski]

@@BinoH cheers for the info.... What length have you got on there. DMM seem to have a few stiff quickdraws.

[@BinoH]

@@turnoffski it's a 6" quick drawl.

[@turnoffski]

@@BinoH Kewl...

[@simos2r364]

What is your favorite rope wrench knot?

[@christophersprague1279]

I know I love the rope wrench....although I do wish I could make a tether like yours bino. I'm not that mechanical inclined lol. I gotta find someone to do it for me.

[@BinoH]

Cool but you don't have to make one. When I made my tether there wasn't very many options. You could buy a quick drawl and buy a Notch Quickie and have a set up almost like mine. You could use the Quckie as the part that attaches to top of the pulley. also Rope Logic makes a tether called a Shorty but I'm not sure if Quickie will fit into the eye of the Tether.

[@christophersprague1279]

@@BinoH oh man...I didn't even think of that. I can check I have 2 quickies and the shorty tether. I have for different tethers but my shorty is the shortest. I'll check on that and get back to ya tomorrow. All my gears in the work truck

[@BinoH]

@@christophersprague1279 Cool it would be nice to know if works. If the Quikie is too fat for the Shorty you might have luck with a Quick drawl because one of the eyes is wide. Quick Drawls are around 20 bucks.

[@christophersprague1279]

@@BinoH ok I'm going bring some gear home tonight after work. I'll get back to you.

[@ojchart]

Enjoy your videos.

[@BinoH]

Glad to hear it, Take care!

[@jmichel70]

Thanks Bino

[@BinoH]

You're welcome!

[@randyshaffersr.785]

You will never convince me there’s any device better than the akimbo!

[@BinoH]

What is best for is the best thing to use.

[@neekniggit3606]

Howdy Bino.

[@BinoH]

Hello

[@rainjersforest768]

Bino, stop losing weight! Your videos will not work for me if you get thinner. Great work, I'm all for technology but I like that "natural" hitch feeling more. So, one need only find a right prusik cord and knot. By the way, what prusik cord did you use in this video?

[@BinoH]

I'm using the HRCS cord and it's 8mm by 24" long.

[@rainjersforest768]

@@BinoH Thanks! I'll give it a try

[@ricardoarrais6910]

when i bought the rope runner pro, i also bought notch dragon rope which was the one used by Kelvin in his rope runner pro. With that I expected only to have to make an adjustment for perfect functioning. But within minutes of use came frustration. I noticed that the rope runner quickly flattened the rope and slippage was inevitable. So I learned that this was a fact that you must take into account in some types of ropes and that you must learn to compensate its effect

[@BinoH]

Yes that is frustrating. At least it's been working well for me on the #xstatic line. You're right you have to make adjustments and get used to it. Thank you for sharing. Take care!

[@FlyNRyanfpv]

Xstatic is the best!!

[@BinoH]

@@FlyNRyanfpv It's one of my favaorites!

[@IamEmmett]

@@BinoH hey Bino, I have the Samson hyperclimb rope and just bought the RRP. do you think I'm going to have issues with compatibility?

[@duck-n-cover477]

Heck yeah! Objective and honest. Pick your poison.

[@BinoH]

Thank you!

[@tagerauen5378]

Stitcht hitch!

[@BinoH]

I'll look into it.