Rotors on rope bridge.

[AW4130]

Anyone on here use one of these on their rope bridge? Picked this Black Diamond one up at a local rock climbing store today and figured I'd give it a shot. Thoughts?

 

[sgreanbeans]

No, but thought about it. Let us know how it goes.

 

[rtsims]

Nice saddle too, im jealous!

 

[AW4130]

Nice saddle too, im jealous!

Hey thanks man! It's quite amazing, whenever ya get a chance I definately recommend it!

 

[TreeAce]

Its called a swivel. I had one on the bridge of my sequoia for several years and I liked it ok. It doesnt actually stop your line from twisting like I thought it would but it helps. I now just use the ring that came with my new tribe saddle. I figured the swivel should get retired with my old saddle even though its prolly fine. I kinda like the ring better to be honest but I am not sure why. If I am tying in with two climbing lines I kinda liked the swivel better because it would turn so both carabiners sat real nice and didnt twist the bridge at all. I am not sure if your even supposed to have both biners clipped to the swivel though but thats how I did it. Seems like I read here thats a bad practice anyway.

 

[Slvrmple72]

I am waiting on Rook 2.0 with bigger holes... sigh

 

[AW4130]

Its called a swivel. I had one on the bridge of my sequoia for several years and I liked it ok. It doesnt actually stop your line from twisting like I thought it would but it helps. I now just use the ring that came with my new tribe saddle. I figured the swivel should get retired with my old saddle even though its prolly fine. I kinda like the ring better to be honest but I am not sure why. If I am tying in with two climbing lines I kinda liked the swivel better because it would turn so both carabiners sat real nice and didnt twist the bridge at all. I am not sure if your even supposed to have both biners clipped to the swivel though but thats how I did it. Seems like I read here thats a bad practice anyway.

Right on, this one actually had a paper with it that specifically said it was made to handle multiple biners. So I guess this ones ok to do that with. I'm pretty exited to see how much it actually will help.

 

[gorman]

I used one years ago and realized it didn't stop my line from criss crossing.

 

[AW4130]

Well that's disappointing to hear :/

I used one years ago and realized it didn't stop my line from criss crossing.

 

[AW4130]

I used one years ago and realized it didn't stop my line from criss crossing.

Hope I didn't just waste 45 bones haha!

 

[gorman]

In order to stop the line from crossing then tail end would have to be up and away from you over a redirect, like a branch. Otherwise your legs just catch the tail end when you rotate.

 

[AW4130]

In order to stop the line from crossing then tail end would have to be up and away from you over a redirect, like a branch. Otherwise your legs just catch the tail end when you rotate.

Ah dang, that does make sense. :/

 

[glov3r]

I like the swivel, way more comfortable then just clipping in!

 

[kyle goddard]

SWEET! I've been waiting for a hydra or rook with larger holes. I ride a hitchhiker. I believe it would organize well with one.

 

[AW4130]

Lil update, I'm liking this Lil swivel quiiiiiite well. Seems to really do it's job!