Awesome setup there Tom, well thought out and really looking great. Thank you, Jim
@WheelingoffthewrenchАй бұрын
Love the setup. Using it today. It’s way easier if I need to come down and go back up
@fhaverkamp9 жыл бұрын
I got the chance to meet Morgan in June at an SRT class. Really nice guy and well grounded. Of course after we saw all the cool R&D projects hanging from his harness that weekend he had to erase all our memories.
@tghoffmann9 жыл бұрын
Frank Haverkamp Frank, I would have loved to see that harness. Especially because I think the industry still has work to do on SRT. Did he use that MIB flashy thingy?
@corpsiecorpsie_the_original4 жыл бұрын
That is an excellent strategy. Thank you for making this video. Hopefully you're still climbing and enjoying it.
@SLOCLMBR3 жыл бұрын
Between you and Mr. Mumford, I almost know how to use the unicender now
@WarPigOnYT4 жыл бұрын
you could replace the saddle pulley with a Pulleybiner and reduce from 5 to 3'' and clean it up further. Nice job Tom
@RichardMumford19 жыл бұрын
I was looking for something and came back across your video, had to watch it again because of all the "still good stuff" in it.
@NHlocal4 жыл бұрын
Tom, I'm not quite an "old fart" yet but, I'm getting there. I finally got a Unicender and have been watching all the videos I can find and just watched yours. I had forgotten about this type of setup. Adding in the Unicender looks like a brilliant idea. 👍 Thanks for taking the time to share this with us. Keep yourself safe! Randy
@tghoffmann4 жыл бұрын
Hey Mark, it's nice to see you pop up again, even through we're not neighbors any more … ! Thanks for the nice comment, it's my pleasure to do it. Congrats on your Uni --- it is an awesome piece of kit. In addition to experimenting with configurations, you could also think about trying different climbing lines through it. Depending on the diameter and the texture, you can change the Unit from being a slow, grippy device suitable for a rank beginner all the way up to a high performance race car. Everybody has their favorite combination of performance and reliability. Enjoy.
@NHlocal4 жыл бұрын
@@tghoffmann Hey! Thanks for the quick feedback Tom! I'm looking forward to having the Uni in my "toolbox". I have several ropes with very different characteristics and I look forward to "playing" around with the different setups. It has some great features that will definitely help me out with my tree work/climbing. Thanks again! 😎👍❤️👍
@tghoffmann4 жыл бұрын
@@NHlocal Oops! Sorry, Randy … brainfart on the name.
@NHlocal4 жыл бұрын
@@tghoffmann No worries Tom. 😉👍😁
@smctree2 жыл бұрын
Just found (and subscribed to) your channel! Good stuff! From one old fart to a self proclaimed one, keep climbing!!
@samuelluria47446 жыл бұрын
I never stop loving this tool!
@kennyt9578 жыл бұрын
Excellent Video!! However, I'm a tech rescue guy and not at all familiar with tree work. I'm impressed with "Tree Guys" ability to ascend so I've been watching a lot of vids. Very cool. Thanks for sharing!!
@fhaverkamp9 жыл бұрын
Hey Tom, finally got a chance to try climbing in a loop with the Uni. Nice setup, works great just like all your other ideas.
@tghoffmann9 жыл бұрын
Thanks, Frank, nice to hear but the smart guy in the room is Morgan Thompson. I met him in Hartford last year ... It was so exciting to find a first class machinist and a first class climber in the same guy. His Unicender invention was truly innovative and a powerful climbing device.
@troytreeguy6 жыл бұрын
Thanks Tom, some awesome insights and concerns! Be Well
@lucas2424mc3 жыл бұрын
Very cool. Been prusik for a long time just got the uni the open button on the omni would make me a little nervous of opening. But great vid
@tghoffmann3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the nice words. That button is recessed to be hard to press accidentally AND is a double lock action ... two presses required to open. IThe Omniblocks are the premier pulley for life support rescue work.
@lucas2424mc3 жыл бұрын
@@tghoffmann yes you are right branches just have a way you know. We practice aerial rescues
@ArsonistArborist9 жыл бұрын
I like your style Tom, interesting setup
@TerrellWillams Жыл бұрын
Good stuff Tom!
@shaddartshaddart10 жыл бұрын
Nice system- a disadvantage I see is losing the ability to quicky re-crotch split-tail style. In other words if you had a small carabiner attaching to the bottom of the uni you could open the closed system faster, but slightly lengthen the minimum distance between your saddle bridge and the uni. i like the way it works, though.
@tghoffmann10 жыл бұрын
You're exactly right. I do both. When I think I'll want to work high over the rig, I use the knot (a Buntline, stoppered by the sewn eye, is an approved anchor hitch and it unties easily). When I think I'll be moving the rig, I use a biner into a short i2i. See the vid "uCLIMBER" for connection details.
@bikemike27777 жыл бұрын
great vid. Just bought the unicender and like like your advice. gunna have to try your method
@claywerner14752 жыл бұрын
Hello Mr.Hoffman I was wondering what knot you used to tie in the Unicender I’m think a type of anchor knot? Thanks for the help and your videos! :)
@tghoffmann2 жыл бұрын
Clay, I use a buntline backed up with an overhand stopper knot. The buntline is compact, presents a flat surface to the Omniblock and it is approved for life support. It is an easy knot to tie BUT IT IS AN EASY KNOT TO TIE WRONG! Practice with it and always use a stopper.
@harrybrown99482 жыл бұрын
@@tghoffmann Tom. Why no more videos on your channel.
@stevereynolds88125 жыл бұрын
Wow...I think I'll try a zigzag lol
@rmorris591848 жыл бұрын
TOM, I am new to all this, learning from your videos for education purpose in order to be able to apply your methods on my NEW purchase of property that is 10 acres of trees. I plan to do some clearing myself, and so I am trying to learn the tree climbing, as well as the mechanical advantage stump pulling methods. For a newbie, where is a good starting point to know what type of rope and equipment is best to get as a beginner, without spending a fortune on things I can grow into. Do you have a video on the basics recommendations of rope (diam and length and type) as well as number of other components for mechanical advantage rigs. 5 to 1, and even a little higher. What is the meaning of bull rope, static rope, etc. Also I wanted to ask if you have done any video's on using a mechanical advantage rig attached to the bucket of your loader to pull small stumps straight UP out of the ground, rather than dragging method? Will it work similar? Thanks for advice, and for being such a good teacher for those of us who use youtube as a good source to become educated on things we know nothing about but want to learn! Appreciate your time and efforts, it is very educational! Thanks
@benningtoncamper28527 жыл бұрын
I have had the book Tree Climbers Companion recommended to me, and found it to be a great resource of information and techniques.
@kennyrmurray2 жыл бұрын
Nice job! What saddle do you use? I’m shopping for one now. I ordered a weaver but they’re not responding. They took my money though
@samsungtv4u Жыл бұрын
I climb SRS but that's a great idea
@newgunguy41766 жыл бұрын
That knot looks more like a scaffold knot than a buntline...
@carlosmartinezreborned64036 жыл бұрын
I like your video, and the contents that you provide. I gave you a thumbs up. I do have a question though, can you do the same thing with a hitchhiker 2? And also what advantage does the unicender have over The Hitch-Hiker 2?
@Bsquez01292 жыл бұрын
You are my hero 🤩
@arbor-workstreeservice57026 жыл бұрын
What's a good size rope for the device. My 13mm rope doesn't move through the uniscender. I just got the device. Rope have only been used 3 times. The rope is very soft it's not a static rope
@tghoffmann6 жыл бұрын
Sounds like you're not on a real climbing rope. If you use a full 13mm line, it needs to be a hard weave like Arbormaster or Samson BRW. Overall, I like a 12mm line but, if you like a "quick" system you can go down to 11.7mm like Sterling Tendrill. Call up TreeStuff.com .. they can guide you into a personal comfort zone. When you get it sorted out, you will be amazed at the smoothness and low friction property of the Unicender.
@arbor-workstreeservice57026 жыл бұрын
I'm using a vortex 13mm climb line. I figured out that on double rope I had to much friction on my tie in point so I couldn't rap the rope and collapse the unicender and decend. ( to much friction in the system). I used a busy of mines 48 strand static rope and it worked amazing. My vortex rope even on SRT was just to flexible and it wouldn't decend.
@arbor-workstreeservice57026 жыл бұрын
The 48 strand rope is a yale kernmaster
@samuelluria47446 жыл бұрын
I use a nice and nubbly Tree-Pro Red, or True-Blue, from Samson. I am just addicted to the texture and hand of the line.
@thomasg36776 жыл бұрын
I probably missed it but would you tell me the knot used to tie into lower end of unicender?
@tghoffmann6 жыл бұрын
I use a Buntline hitch. It is a cinching knot approved for life support. It is an easy knot to tie BUT it is also easy to tie wrong. Learn it thoroughly before you use it in this application … !
@lovemyanela6 жыл бұрын
Thanks Tom, I don't climb with a unascender, I still use a hitch climber. It would appear I could use the same set (with modifications) with my hitch climber. Have you ever beard of that being done?
@tghoffmann6 жыл бұрын
michael gilbert yes, the climbing in a loop configuration is quite common
@lovemyanela6 жыл бұрын
I'm new at this for my age (60) and like you I too exaggerate safety. I really like the adjustability of this system. Do have any videos showing the building steps?
@tghoffmann6 жыл бұрын
No, sorry Michael, but there's not much to it: The knot is a Buntline, safetied with a stopper kno (not shown in the video for clarity)t. The tending prussic does not need to be life support, as you can see from the video. And I would pay attention to your TIP device. To take advantage of the hitch positioning feature, you should choose a low-friction device to allow the loop to rotate easily. I use a U-Saver (TreeStuff.com) or a PulleySaver (Teufelberger) or some such.
@boricuabro10 жыл бұрын
Hi Tom, I'm pretty new to tree climbing and very keen experimenting with both srt and drt. The question is, you think I can use my Petzl Zigzag using this idea with the prussik and the OmniBlock? Thank you.
@tghoffmann10 жыл бұрын
No, bro, don't do it. The Zig Zag must be in a "double rope" configuration. In a "straight through" rig, the body of the ZZ rotates and the swivel is driven against the mechanical stop limit. It is unsafe. In fact, I've talked to Petzl and they don't even want it used as a lanyard adjuster! In this O-Ring rig, there is only tending force coming from the loop prussic. The hole on the ZZ needs to carry half the climbing weight to keep the unit properly oriented.
@boricuabro10 жыл бұрын
I see, thanks Tom for your prompt reply...will not even think trying.
@tghoffmann9 жыл бұрын
Yes, but with some qualifications. See the new video "uCLIMBER buildout"
@samuelluria47446 жыл бұрын
Ya SEE?? It's always a good idea to ask questions!!! 💪👌👍👍 Thumbs up to both of you gentlemen!
@beochie5 жыл бұрын
why are you using a accessory biner on your non uni side? with this system it's supporting you as much as the uni
@tghoffmann5 жыл бұрын
The mini and its prusik only tend the position of the hoop; it doesn't do life support at all.
@beochie5 жыл бұрын
@@tghoffmann agreed, but it is holding...scratch that...loaded with your weight, or at least half of it. i'm just surprised it doesn't seize up. thanks for the reply.
@tghoffmann5 жыл бұрын
beochie, this geometry can be confusing to look at. If you actually build it, it will surprise you: the prussik NEVER carries body weight or any portion of body weight. You could cut it anytime and nothing will happen. The prussik only tends the rotary position of the climbing line loop. Said another way: it holds the Unicender steady when you pull the tail of the climbing line through it . If the prusik weren't there, the Uni would move toward your hands as the climbing line rotates. The only force it feels is a few pounds of friction force as the rope passes through the Uni. Trust me.
@beochie5 жыл бұрын
@@tghoffmann Thanks Tom, I tried it and it works well even with a hitchclimber set up...and you dont been to buy a rope with an eye in it....Bonus!
@mindsscrambler13 жыл бұрын
I have seen people modifying the uni with a type of friction plate on top with a pulley Mount? Climbing experience level: life......
@nichols04979 жыл бұрын
Just picked up a unicender waiting on my new rope, so excited!! I would like to set up something like this, have you used the pinto in place of the omni block as that is what I have currently?
@tghoffmann9 жыл бұрын
You're gonna love the efficiency. Pinto will work but I'd really miss the swivel ... !
@nichols04979 жыл бұрын
I have a swivel on my bridge already
@tghoffmann9 жыл бұрын
+J Bears Tree Care & Landscaping JB, if your swivel is a classic double eyelet swivel, you have another option to try: just pull the climbing line through the top eyelet and attach to the bottom eyelet. This means more friction but only for hitch positioning, not for climbing. I often use this setup if I want to double rig into the upper eyelet.
@nichols04979 жыл бұрын
+Tom Hoffmann beautiful suggestion I will fly that when I get a chance after I practice the basics
@dbeanmail10 жыл бұрын
You're such a great ol' fart! Thanks for sharing.
@buddahslayer10 жыл бұрын
Bro are you wearing slippers?
@tghoffmann10 жыл бұрын
hahahaha no my friend, they are tactical pursuit/bike shoes for cops. See the video "Urban Enforcers in Tree Climbing Application"
@blackbird12341007 жыл бұрын
I wish I could afford a uni. alas, I climb on a prusik.
@jonquinn29745 жыл бұрын
most relatable comment on any acender/descender video...
@xSK8COLOMBIAx7 жыл бұрын
Don't use that pulley. It can open really easy. Only pushing a bottom.
@tghoffmann7 жыл бұрын
Rafael, this is a completely legitimate comment, thank you. The pulley will not open at a push of a button. It takes three (3) separate actions to open. Moreover, it is a Rock Exotica OmniBlock design. The OmnikBlocks are used worldwide in Rescue and other life support applications. Get on;: you will be impressed.
@samuelluria47446 жыл бұрын
Tom - That was a very nice response, and 100% true. Rock Exotica produces nothing that is not iron clad. I employ many Omni-Blocks, in many configurations, and have never had a problem with any of them, after years of hard use.