We have talked of this before, and i know i'm in the minority. I've never felt comfortable with the idea of working a 1/2" line around the 1" bight incurred by the 2x 1/2"rings of a Friction Saver, partially from mesmerizing my self so much into never working any loaded line around such a tight bight for years as my own mentor, finding no other coach in the air!
i've called the major rope companies, and the concensus was never to run a 1/2" loaded line around less than a 2" bight; though not one would comment specifically on the Friction Saver when asked.
The overwhelming recoil of successful, mindful users has almost had me change over, i must admit! So today, while i was accidentally showing a loco-l dealer of gear the deal on Sherrill Yellow Jacket that runs out in 10 days (ooops, accidentally showed em some loco shirtz too, 1 size fits sm-all brand); i wandered over to look at the Friction Saver he had on his wall. Wondering if today was the day i might accidentally slip and try one.............. But, wait these rings hid very well behind a 1/2" Arboplex( with Wall Brand on bag, showing use) !! Then there was another model, that were even smaller (from somewhere else)!!!!!!!!
Have you guys gone this far? i know at the Arbo-Master show i have seen real 1/2" ones, and was skittish about them. All of the sudden the 1/2" ones look so much better!
i've called the major rope companies, and the concensus was never to run a 1/2" loaded line around less than a 2" bight; though not one would comment specifically on the Friction Saver when asked.
The overwhelming recoil of successful, mindful users has almost had me change over, i must admit! So today, while i was accidentally showing a loco-l dealer of gear the deal on Sherrill Yellow Jacket that runs out in 10 days (ooops, accidentally showed em some loco shirtz too, 1 size fits sm-all brand); i wandered over to look at the Friction Saver he had on his wall. Wondering if today was the day i might accidentally slip and try one.............. But, wait these rings hid very well behind a 1/2" Arboplex( with Wall Brand on bag, showing use) !! Then there was another model, that were even smaller (from somewhere else)!!!!!!!!
Have you guys gone this far? i know at the Arbo-Master show i have seen real 1/2" ones, and was skittish about them. All of the sudden the 1/2" ones look so much better!