The HitchHikerXF Rope Climbing Device

[@arboricole]

You thought of everything. Not surprised knowing you. Nice work on this, I’m glad to see this device back on the market…now with improvements! Thanks again for all your dedication to this industry! We all benefit from your mind.

[@texas-linemangaming731]

Got my new HHXF last week and really liking it. Tried lots of different hitches and so far my favorite is the distel hitch. Really reliable. I'm 275lbs with all my gear and it works great. Thanks again Richard for all the help and great products

[@NHlocal]

Richard, that is truly brilliant! I will be putting that into my gear budget for sure. 😉 Thanks for making it easier for all us climbers. Keep yourself safe! 😃👍❤️🌲 Randy

[@MarvBudd]

The small screw holding the slik pin keeper really needs something to hold it in place. Mine was ready to fall out when I realized it and used thread lock Orange on it. It should come this way or have a strong warning to check it regularly.

[@RichardMumford1]

Thank you, we do use blue thread lock and maybe that's not enough. It's a small screw so I hate to get it where it won't come out.

[@RichardMumford1]

We now add a spare screw in the package so when people read the instructions they'll see the backup screw.

[@Disciple-of-Jesus-c1]

Just ordered mine I can’t wait 😊 like a kid in a candy store forsure

[@GabrielFalbo]

Great job Richard!

[@Shawnspawn315]

Love the updated product. 👌 getting one soon!

[@justinzaff]

Looks smartly designed well done 👍

[@Johnnyreengo]

Wow! I am sold on this!

[@stephenlawlor211]

Amazing ! Very tidy looking set up ! Smoothly engineered edges are nice ! I like 👍

[@iwontbebeat7111]

Just because he is represented this device with confidence with pride I'll buy it. I should have bought this instead of Rope Runner pro . Well, it's nice to have two multiascenders anyway.. LoL 😉 👍 can't wait to try this.

[@johndurant8687]

Really nice Richard, I'm looking forward to trying one soon!

[@groundpounder24365]

Great thorough presentation of your product..I appreciate the attention to detail. I will be placing my order very soon..

[@Recoates]

Nice work Richard, and a thorough presentation. Is Paul no longer involved with the HH ?

[@RichardMumford1]

I talked to Paul a short time ago and he did not mention his plans. I hope he continues with it, mine is different and I think it's good to have the choice.

[@Recoates]

@@RichardMumford1 Right. I had assumed you must have took over the product, and modified it. But instead it sounds like you just made your own version independently.

[@RichardMumford1]

@@Recoates with Paul's knowledge and agreements.

[@Recoates]

@@RichardMumford1 👍

[@peteaplin8324]

Very well thought out, wow...are components interchangable with previous HH' ers?

[@RichardMumford1]

No, they are not.

[@onsight2822]

Looks brilliant / Any chance of the little push buttons on the split pin getting gunk'd up with pine pitch / resin ? If so i guess its easy to wash with hot water ?

[@RichardMumford1]

I suppose it's a chance, but there kind of out of reach of the tree.

[@woodpeckerarborist]

I use a Camp Gyro as a harness bridge connection. Will the Hitchhiker XF fit into it or are the holes on the Gyro to small?

[@RichardMumford1]

I suspect not. climbinginnovations.com/hitchhiker-faq/

[@Dolmar-Rick]

Managed to get the dmm director boss bow which has slight larger shackl so can attach for double rope on xf. very nice compact swivel carabiner, seems to work well. Was wondering though Rich, what you use for retrieval line? is it just some accessorie cord what diameter is it like around 5-6mm? Ta Rick😁

[@RichardMumford1]

I use some 4 and a 1/2 millimeter line lying and it is hard to find.. In the past I used 5.9 mm Sterling power line but it's very expensive. I plan to have this smaller line on my website soon. It's important that it be a non stretch fiber such as dynema or some aramid. When you are pulling your line out of the tree you don't want to be pulling on a rubber band.

[@RichardMumford1]

I use some 4 and a 1/2 millimeter line lying and it is hard to find.. In the past I used 5.9 mm Sterling power line but it's very expensive. I plan to have this smaller line on my website soon. It's important that it be a non stretch fiber such as dynema or some aramid. When you are pulling your line out of the tree you don't want to be pulling on a rubber band.

[@slaxxx]

Which configuration would you recommend if I use a lot of different multi senders?

[@RichardMumford1]

Well, like I demonstrate in the videos I use for my primary device the captive eye on my rope bridge and on the secondary anchor I use one with this swivel. I'm not advocating that people have to buy 2.

[@Disciple-of-Jesus-c1]

How long is the device from the ring attachment to the top of the hitch?

[@RichardMumford1]

I hope this helps climbinginnovations.com/hitchhiker-faq/

[@fearlyenrage]

Hi are those now certifed for use in Europe under the PSA standards?

[@RichardMumford1]

Not certified in Europe

[@fearlyenrage]

@@RichardMumford1 then i ask myself off why to climb with it at all... Dont you?

[@RichardMumford1]

@fearlyenrage experience with the device and extensive testing answered my questions and concerns.

[@fearlyenrage]

@@RichardMumford1Ok. And who would pay insurance claims when things go south?

[@RichardMumford1]

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[@samsungtv4u]

Were can I get one?

[@RichardMumford1]

www.climbinginnovations.com

[@samsungtv4u]

@@RichardMumford1 is the dog one steel?

[@RichardMumford1]

@@samsungtv4u 7075 aluminum

[@samsungtv4u]

@@RichardMumford1 no concern for wearing out the aluminum?? I like to order one but I have that concern.

[@RichardMumford1]

@@samsungtv4u it lasts a very long time and it is replaceable very easily

[@Sethhaun78]

What harness is that richard?always want to know your gear

[@RichardMumford1]

Newtribe Onyx IMO tree climbing requires a rope bridge type harness.

[@Sethhaun78]

@@RichardMumford1 yea have monkey beaver simaler,but different paws..plates.bought the roling lock to imitate your idea but won't allow 2 bridges on this saddle so gotta go with petzl rope grab and a ring open...looking for a good bucket rated saddle that don't squeeze groing area like the camp saddle but it hurts groing

[@Sethhaun78]

@@RichardMumford1 p.s.. your the best out there..for information, and innovations...my freind

[@RichardMumford1]

@Sethhaun78 some would say I'm just 'out there' 😆

[@Sethhaun78]

@@RichardMumford1 there's a young tree climber zacusess,or something like that on you tube I'm 45 and I told him about you and your tests as he was trying to obviously get views and he kinda offended me as I mentioned to him to check your channel out that you've already done all those tests and much more .and that you were a genius when comes to these topics and ideas .and climbing xctra ..we are living in time of apososty, and lost generation..they do not respect elders or earn anything.or care .beyond frustration..love ya Richard..don't care what they say ..I know the truth . It affends,people ..going to order some stuff from you .but have my own tree care and landscaping so in middle of taxes ..work alone and am so tired .and injured wounded .have hernia torn knee and a rupture..been 4 years barley a day off .I take offense insulting you for know reason .it realy bothered me.youve been on you tube longer then he's been working ill stop there .thanks

[@geraldwade9252]

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