This is the frist of its kinda i have seen. However it was since pointed out there are a couple other products like it. But I think Rope Rollers is a much better product and quality
oh but I need a mast! lol on a real note we set up this exact same mast Saturday and it was a 4 person job (more like 7 of us out there messing about) to get it right. Good demo and really nice to have.
Construction: Brass roller w/ SS springs & shafts. Is the body cast aluminum? Great for guying a mast, if your tie point is reachable to release it. You may need to loop back on itself to locate the cam somewhere in reach. Although not as reflective as other tent guy cordage, is it UV & rot resistant? Aside from the unknowns, looks like a winner.
Frank...Just purchased some of these because of your review. One question....what is the item on the ground that you are anchoring the bottom of the mast with and where can we get one of those. This looks like a great system. As always, thank you for all of the great content on Tank Radio. You are helping Amateur Radio Operators everywhere!
@@TankRadio I had my dxcommander out Sunday doing a SOTA here in the uk. My g90 and classic different beast the classic esp when 450mt high. USA west coast Canada Jakarta All over the world
Some of us like the things at can make our lives easer so we can just get on the air faster. Plus the Rope Roller is all metal, it will not last that rope and thats including the knot on it.
i can do that with just the cord. nothing else needed. just do a simple knot. in dot rope one man can way over tighten said dot rope to crush the load ( pending what it is made of). and the knot undoes it’s self when you undo it.
'Your' figure 8 knot, is not. A figure 8 knot looks like a number 8, and is used to keep a line / rope from pulling out of a pulley, block, etc. The product replaces a taught-line hitch. I like it. Probably doesn't need adjusted every few days. Also, consider using a bowline for your loop. It does not strain the line like other knots do.
Your right, i miss named the knot. Sorry about that. I have used the taughtline hitch before and it always used two hands to make it. I think the RopeRoller, is great for a single mans POTA setup.
So a rope pulldown with a lock, a roller and a carbine hook - so virtually just another premade rope tensioner. Don't see where this helps setting up a full mast nor how to break the mast down with these on. Plus, these are metal parts which try to avoid on my fiberglass mast.
Thanks Frank. I bought a couple of kits and credited "Tank Radio RUclips" so they know where I found them.
Rock On, Thank you for your continued support
Yep...I just ordered a set of those myself! Definitely an improvement of the carabiners I'm using now. Thanks for the info, Frank! 🤠
Glad to help, I truely think its a must have for the POTA pack
Thanks Frank, You sold me. I purchased a set of six.
Hope you enjoy it! Thank you for supporting the channel.
Great intro to a great product to let the rest of us know. I have seen similar ones but never purchased to try. These look like a solid product! \O/
This is the frist of its kinda i have seen. However it was since pointed out there are a couple other products like it. But I think Rope Rollers is a much better product and quality
oh but I need a mast! lol on a real note we set up this exact same mast Saturday and it was a 4 person job (more like 7 of us out there messing about) to get it right. Good demo and really nice to have.
I am tired of putting up guide lines and readjusting the lines. We i saw the RopeRoller, i just had to have it.
Construction: Brass roller w/ SS springs & shafts. Is the body cast aluminum? Great for guying a mast, if your tie point is reachable to release it. You may need to loop back on itself to locate the cam somewhere in reach. Although not as reflective as other tent guy cordage, is it UV & rot resistant? Aside from the unknowns, looks like a winner.
I was thinking of this, a high line, I would just invert the line. S carbeiner to the mast mounting point, then the RopeRoller on the stake.
Yeah, I noticed that about Texas when I was in Wichita Falls the last weekend in April for a get together.
i tried to film this in a park for 2 weekends in a row. Nothing but rain and mud. Its a good thing i have a nice back yard
Frank...Just purchased some of these because of your review. One question....what is the item on the ground that you are anchoring the bottom of the mast with and where can we get one of those. This looks like a great system. As always, thank you for all of the great content on Tank Radio. You are helping Amateur Radio Operators everywhere!
Here is the amazon list to the straps - amzn.to/4ceJvJ4
these are awesome, just got the 6 pack, gave you credit as to where i heard about them
thank you so much your your support of the channel
@@TankRadio thanks for all the great content
I need some of these today lol. Nice
The link is in the description, pick them up today for tomorrows activation.
@@TankRadio I had my dxcommander out Sunday doing a SOTA here in the uk. My g90 and classic different beast the classic esp when 450mt high. USA west coast Canada Jakarta All over the world
Ah, similar to the CamJam then. Good to have some competition in the market!
I also didn't know this excited also.
Can Jams are getting pricey, I’m glad there is some competition but these look a little small to trust on my DX commmander 12.4
@@WU3Shamradio i understand the concern. I think they should hold up
As a retired Scoutmaster, we have knots that do that. 😀
Looks like they work much better than those plastic rope toggles.
Some of us like the things at can make our lives easer so we can just get on the air faster. Plus the Rope Roller is all metal, it will not last that rope and thats including the knot on it.
@@TankRadio Knots make life easier😉
Dang it, Frank. Now I need more gear. Bro, you ought to explain this to my XYL. Thanks for a good video. 73, KF0NNQ.
its an easy sell, "ITS so much less and a radio"
Nice!! Good stuff!
Thank you! Cheers!
i can do that with just the cord. nothing else needed. just do a simple knot.
in dot rope one man can way over tighten said dot rope to crush the load ( pending what it is made of).
and the knot undoes it’s self when you undo it.
Purchase a set too !!!!
I am always glad to share and thank you for your support
'Your' figure 8 knot, is not. A figure 8 knot looks like a number 8, and is used to keep a line / rope from pulling out of a pulley, block, etc. The product replaces a taught-line hitch. I like it. Probably doesn't need adjusted every few days. Also, consider using a bowline for your loop. It does not strain the line like other knots do.
Your right, i miss named the knot. Sorry about that. I have used the taughtline hitch before and it always used two hands to make it. I think the RopeRoller, is great for a single mans POTA setup.
@@TankRadio I tied one, one handed once. A spider got a crush on me, and I don't particularly like spiders.... Never did it again.... 😜
So a rope pulldown with a lock, a roller and a carbine hook - so virtually just another premade rope tensioner. Don't see where this helps setting up a full mast nor how to break the mast down with these on. Plus, these are metal parts which try to avoid on my fiberglass mast.
It's "guying" not "guiding", "guy rope" not "guide rope".
Thanks tank I'm impressed. 2W0IEP 73 from North Wales.
Glad you enjoyied it.