Tree Climbing With The Petzl Zig Zag, Fastest Mechanical Hitch

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  • Опубликовано: 29 сен 2024
  • Today we climb with the petzel Zig Zag, lets see how it goes.

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  • @jeffcoon7160
    @jeffcoon7160 2 года назад +4

    I've been climbing on a zigzag for roughly 14 months and my only complaint is that it's so smooth the smallest of twigs can accidentally drop you, not far bc it engages immediately but it will break your concentration. When installing my friction saver I always tie a slip not above the chain to prevent watching my rope slip completely out and not fight gravity while I feed it through the rings, same concept as a rigging rope backsliding. It's a fantastic piece of gear. Definitely needs additional brake in SRS although I know some who don't.

    • @BinoH
      @BinoH  2 года назад

      Nice, I find that it moves very and I'm still jerky with but with practice I'm sure it smooth out. Thanks for sharing!

    • @ericharris893
      @ericharris893 2 года назад

      I threw a rope wrench on it and it stopped the twig slam. It took a lot of tweaking but I got it nice with some homemade rubber tube grommets and “THE FIX” tether. It’s so smooth and limb walking has never been more professional. I just unlatch the pzz and lay right on the rope wrench and it’s sic.

  • @plant.more.trees.
    @plant.more.trees. 2 года назад +4

    The only down side is that it’s not midline attachable. Other than that I really love the tool!! All my ropes have electrical tape on the first 3” so it’s easy to feed the rope.

    • @BinoH
      @BinoH  2 года назад

      That's the thing I have to work on making the ends of my ropes easier to pass through it. Thanks for sharing.

    • @plant.more.trees.
      @plant.more.trees. 2 года назад

      @@BinoH you are welcome, thank you for the uploads!

  • @henrypoole2462
    @henrypoole2462 2 года назад +3

    Bino, another informative video. Thanks. You inspired me to get a silver ivy in your other video. Just climbed on it today for the first time. I dig it.

    • @BinoH
      @BinoH  2 года назад

      That is awesome!

  • @Eddie-w4q
    @Eddie-w4q 2 месяца назад

    Been climbing for 40 yrs . Never used anything but a climbing knot! He didn't demonstrate the climbing part well. Out of shape and no balance . But I see where it could replace the climbing knot. Little practice and it should save on burning your rope up coming down fast and less friction humping up! I'll get one

  • @fellowbrotherinwar
    @fellowbrotherinwar 2 года назад +5

    You really don’t know anything about it. Why make a video

    • @BinoH
      @BinoH  2 года назад +6

      To share my initial experience and get feedback from the climbing community.

    • @kcfox9514
      @kcfox9514 2 года назад

      Ya there all experts

    • @chrisalister2297
      @chrisalister2297 Год назад +2

      Maybe because he wasn't able to watch the video you haven't uploaded? 🤣🤣

  • @Saymyenameyo
    @Saymyenameyo Месяц назад

    Good review …. I’ve always used Blake’s or prusik….. but have a zigzag on the way I’m very excited…. I don’t like how tight the Blake’s hitch is on the rope and twists the rope

    • @BinoH
      @BinoH  Месяц назад

      Thank you!

  • @Billster1955
    @Billster1955 2 года назад +6

    When using the Zigzag in DRT you're not suppose to tie a double fisherman's knot to the carabiner. The knot can come in contact with the top of the chain and collapse it dropping you. In DRT your rope should have a tight eye to connect to the carabiner. This is shown in a pic in the manual. Climb safe.

    • @stephenxburrage
      @stephenxburrage 2 года назад +5

      Yeah in a perfect world a tight eye would be ideal but it’s extremely useful to know how to tie a dead end rope to a carabiner safely..
      In fact, I use a ZigZag with a fisherman’s knot tied to the carabiner.. exactly as Bino does..
      Never had a single issue..
      The zigzag has 2 hole options for your carabiner termination.. use the hole that’s farther away from the zigzag chain. Problem solved

    • @BinoH
      @BinoH  2 года назад +3

      Yes I saw the section in the manual and it shows a figure eight on a bight. It does say caution. It seems like the double fisherman's is narrow enough to not get hung up. Thank you!

    • @BinoH
      @BinoH  2 года назад +2

      Thanks that it a great idea with the second hole. Thanks!

    • @davyoh8986
      @davyoh8986 2 года назад +2

      In my opinion, the only difference between a double fisherman's and a sewn eye is that the eye is more slick and aesthetic. That's basically it.. both work just fine.

    • @joshuacook4273
      @joshuacook4273 6 месяцев назад +1

      @@davyoh8986pulling it through a union would prove your thesis wrong sir.

  • @JC-ck4wk
    @JC-ck4wk 2 года назад +2

    I love my zig zag so much

    • @BinoH
      @BinoH  2 года назад

      Thanks for sharing!

  • @smallcoppercoins01
    @smallcoppercoins01 2 года назад +7

    The second hole on the zigzag is for attaching another climbing device if you are climbing on two ropes. It means you have two systems with only one attachment on your bridge to keep flexibility and prevent twisting.

    • @BinoH
      @BinoH  2 года назад +1

      Nice, Thanks for the tip!

  • @robertfitzkee3862
    @robertfitzkee3862 6 месяцев назад +1

    I really love using the zigzag. Yes it is very smooth and once you get use to it it's even smoother and less jumpy. Love your videos thank you for the videos.

    • @BinoH
      @BinoH  6 месяцев назад

      Thank you!

  • @thomasdmuchowski301
    @thomasdmuchowski301 22 дня назад

    Love the videos but I have a question … when I change tie in points I was always told to leave my secondary connected and give the new tie in a good sit two or three times …have you climbed this tree before or is their a different reason u just trusted it ?? this has saved my bacon more than once thanks for the videos and be safe out their !!!

    • @BinoH
      @BinoH  21 день назад

      Yes that is called a on Rope Test. Before you climb a tree you do a tree site inspection.

  • @neilsargeson1695
    @neilsargeson1695 2 года назад +1

    Silly question about karibeena and the kn rating I have two that don't have any markings on the but they are nice big chunky ones .Can you tell me if you know if I can let's say use them to fix a prusik to a pulley and the rope wrench or zigzag or should I just keep using as I do now to clip things to my belt .love the video very good keep safe

    • @BinoH
      @BinoH  2 года назад +2

      I would not us them as life support because the are not rated for life support. I'm more familiar with the rope wench and on the rope wrench your prusik cord and a rated carabiner are your life support so what connects the tether to the wrench does not have to be rated. I hope this helps.

    • @neilsargeson1695
      @neilsargeson1695 2 года назад

      @@BinoH thanks I will just use them for tools ECT thanks for cool video's

  • @dankotos61
    @dankotos61 2 года назад +1

    Yeah I've had my zig zag for a couple years now I really like it

    • @BinoH
      @BinoH  2 года назад

      Thanks for sharing!

  • @Dm-ry7ru
    @Dm-ry7ru 2 года назад

    And zigzag are only good for the lighter climber as they are rated
    And the back hole is only I say only
    For the neck strap for srt

  • @skateboardist1686
    @skateboardist1686 Год назад +1

    I like ole bino.

    • @BinoH
      @BinoH  Год назад

      thank you!

  • @chriss2981
    @chriss2981 2 года назад

    Doesn't zigzag say it's only to be used with a spliced end?

  • @thumpemhunting8660
    @thumpemhunting8660 6 месяцев назад

    What’s the biggest size rope you can use with this zig zag ?

    • @BinoH
      @BinoH  6 месяцев назад

      Rope compatibility: 11.5 to 13 mm diameter

    • @thumpemhunting8660
      @thumpemhunting8660 6 месяцев назад

      @@BinoH thank you !

  • @cgrobe21
    @cgrobe21 Год назад

    The top hole is for the chicane and the mid hole is for your second line. Bottom is for attachment to you.
    The top hole only fits like 3 different types of petzl carabiner. Am'd, triac H beam I believe.
    I wish it was mid line attachable. It would be so sweet if it was..

    • @BinoH
      @BinoH  Год назад

      Thank you, I agree if it was mid line attachable it would be sweet!

  • @bebouttreeservice8703
    @bebouttreeservice8703 11 месяцев назад

    Top hole is for chicane, I climb on zzp daily. As many said if it was midline attachable it would be helpful sometimes but it’s a great device

    • @BinoH
      @BinoH  11 месяцев назад

      Thanks for sharing!

  • @SR20FTW
    @SR20FTW 2 года назад

    I climb mainly SRT, so I'm always at a crossroads with the ZZ. I dont like adding the Chicane. Its bulky. I'm wanting to try the Notch RRP but some of the stories about it have me worried lol

    • @BinoH
      @BinoH  2 года назад +1

      It's very difficult to spend money on something that you don't know if it's right for you. I like the Rope Runner but for me and my weight it works good on only one of my ropes the Xstatic.

  • @MrXcrt
    @MrXcrt 2 года назад

    Good vid on the equipment! Great explanation and demo , I’ll start pricing the hardware, thx bino

    • @BinoH
      @BinoH  Год назад

      Thank you, Take care!

  • @lucfournier3939
    @lucfournier3939 2 года назад

    A verry long adjustable bridge will bring you to another dimension.!🚀

    • @BinoH
      @BinoH  2 года назад

      That makes sense, just a hitch climber pulley with a long bridge. Thank you!

  • @kkutube1972
    @kkutube1972 2 года назад

    I actually did not like it and was going to sell it with the chicane but after a tree work last month and was able to use it as a Rad system, I love it.

    • @BinoH
      @BinoH  2 года назад

      Nice, Thanks for sharing! Take care!

  • @zachmetzger9543
    @zachmetzger9543 2 года назад

    the Flow rope would solve alot of your issues you talk about, give it a look i love it. it flows sooooo well almost to well it self feeds really well sometimes when you dont want it to. but definitely the best rope ever for the zigzag!

    • @BinoH
      @BinoH  2 года назад +1

      Thanks for the tip. I'll look into it!

  • @apb71
    @apb71 7 месяцев назад

    Great work, thanks for the inspiration!

    • @BinoH
      @BinoH  7 месяцев назад

      My pleasure!

  • @kamishininoyari46
    @kamishininoyari46 2 года назад

    hey bino, what state are you working in?

    • @BinoH
      @BinoH  Год назад

      Southern California

  • @khansen1997
    @khansen1997 2 года назад

    xstatic isn't mrs kine, get drenaline

    • @BinoH
      @BinoH  2 года назад

      True, I also have a Drenaline. thanks!

  • @GBJFLYINGSQUIRREL
    @GBJFLYINGSQUIRREL 2 года назад

    Spiderjack will leave that zigzag like its standing still. Up or down.

    • @BinoH
      @BinoH  2 года назад +1

      Is Spiderjack strictly for MRS?

    • @GBJFLYINGSQUIRREL
      @GBJFLYINGSQUIRREL 2 года назад

      @@BinoH Yes, I think some guys have used it or a lockjack with a wrench, but it really shines as a mrs with a pulley friction saver. for regular srs and srt, I like the Akimbo, unless theres pitch and then its the ropewrench or the hitchhiker.

  • @joseecheverria8736
    @joseecheverria8736 2 года назад

    TIENE MUCHA EXPERIENCIA VARÓN BUEN VIDEO 👍

    • @BinoH
      @BinoH  2 года назад

      Thank you, Take care!

  • @Dm-ry7ru
    @Dm-ry7ru 2 года назад

    And use your thumb

    • @BinoH
      @BinoH  2 года назад

      Thanks for sharing!

  • @Cdnjardinagem
    @Cdnjardinagem 2 года назад

    Eu comprei um desse graças a Deus é uma ferramenta especial

    • @BinoH
      @BinoH  2 года назад

      Thanks for sharing!

  • @oscarmejia1
    @oscarmejia1 2 года назад

    Now do a how to clean it!

    • @BinoH
      @BinoH  2 года назад

      Thanks I'll keep that in mind.

  • @leonardvirtue5753
    @leonardvirtue5753 Год назад

    Nice 😊 reel Ezyyyy!!!🤠👌👌👌🤙👍💯🌲🌲🪓

  • @hosocat1410
    @hosocat1410 2 года назад +1

    Looking forward to your chicane review. I use a rope wrench on mine, which petzl doesn't approve, but it's a little less bulky than the chicane, and I already had the rope wrench 😁. Thanks for your vids!

    • @BinoH
      @BinoH  2 года назад

      Thank you!

    • @BinoH
      @BinoH  2 года назад

      Cool, thanks!

  • @adamwilson1362
    @adamwilson1362 2 года назад +1

    once u get the hang of it ur going to love it.... get the chicane it makes it even better

  • @jariseppala3548
    @jariseppala3548 2 года назад

    Thank you Bino. Please do more material by using zig zag.

    • @BinoH
      @BinoH  2 года назад

      Yes I will. Thank you!

  • @jolkraeremeark6949
    @jolkraeremeark6949 2 года назад

    ZZ is an awesome piece of equipment!

    • @BinoH
      @BinoH  2 года назад

      Nice!

  • @davyoh8986
    @davyoh8986 2 года назад

    Been using the PZZ for long time that I forgot how to tie a Distel and Michoacan. I use to be able to tie them in my sleep. Thanks, great video.

    • @BinoH
      @BinoH  2 года назад

      That's the thing about using mechanical friction devices you may forget your hitches. The one I use the most is the Rope Wrench so I am usually tying my hitch.

  • @olliehill1957
    @olliehill1957 2 года назад

    That extra hole, is for srt chest attachment to shelf tend, or to attach another anchor point, so its clean set up

    • @BinoH
      @BinoH  2 года назад

      Thank you for the tip. Take care!

    • @olliehill1957
      @olliehill1957 2 года назад

      @King420man King420man there is three attachment holes,

    • @olliehill1957
      @olliehill1957 2 года назад

      @King420man King420man the one that is for the other end of rope, is also for the chicane,

  • @stephenxburrage
    @stephenxburrage 2 года назад

    When it comes to knots, you are Master Yoda..
    I seriously use a lot of your videos for training new guys.. 👍🏼

    • @BinoH
      @BinoH  2 года назад

      Great to hear! Take care!

  • @fatuglybiker
    @fatuglybiker Год назад

    What are you using for a termination knot?

    • @BinoH
      @BinoH  Год назад +1

      Double Fisherman's bend.

    • @fatuglybiker
      @fatuglybiker Год назад

      Awesome thanks brother!

    • @BinoH
      @BinoH  Год назад

      @@fatuglybiker You're welcome