The Best Arborist Micro Pulley: DMM's Hitch Climber

We all love this pulley and I felt like we could all use a reminder as to why we do, what makes the difference between the Standard Hitch Climber and the Rapide, and what these pulleys are made of. I love talking about gear and I love talking about what brings us together as climbers.

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[CaseySnyder]

Apologies for the audio being so loud. I must have had my headphones at home turned too low. Anyway thanks for not being mad at me.

[五月爸爸在澳洲]

You channel deserves more subscribers and I bought lots of DMM stuff since saw your videos.Really love DMM products.thx. Keep going with your high quality videos, cheers.

[chrise]

Great review, I wish you more followers Casey, I enjoy watching your videos! And I agree DMM make great stuff.

[tittyrino]

I see that DMM Captain Hook hanging up. I FREAKING love mine. I am a recreational climber only and had NO TRAINING but did my studies well. In 5 the last 5 months I am about $3, 500 in rope, bags, gear etc and am topping 100 foot Poplar trees. Just got my tree hammock n sleeping bag in. Sunday night will be spent 80 feet high!!

[JesseStanchfield]

Thanks for the details! Nerd on! Just getting started and researching so I really appreciate comparing numbers and details. Thanks again! (1st ever saddle arrives FRIDAY!!)

[nicod]

Great production man 👌, appreciate it!

[tonyk]

Great review Casey. Going to buy a rapide soon to replace my philosh pulley. Luv your man cave, you should do a video of all your climbing equipment. I'm just new at rec.tree climbing and luv all the new gear out there. Climb smart and climb safe .

[michaelrausa]

I loved the xfile zoom in on the 🌲 motion

[cottonrobinson]

I use the Rigger w/ Beckett and put the eye of the rope side carabiner on the Beckett and one the three hole side I use the top for my hitch and bottom as saddle attachment leaving the middle open for a lanyard attachment, second climb line etc. I have not experienced any problems with this way of setting up and have found it to be even more convenient then the normal hitch climber because of the added options. Everyone likes options right.

[PoplarMechanic]

Very detailed video, I mainly climb mechanicals now, but that hitchclimber is getting a run this year. Do a video about the chicane you will get views, Plus I'm interested to hear your opinion on it. Have a good 2020 man climb safe 👊

[Bluecollar]

Have you heard about that guy with the strongest mechanical device that's mechanical in the world?

[josephponder]

Bro awesome little climbing man cave!! Love it

[joshuaavila]

So everyone in the comments just ignored the fact that roped moved by itself, did you have a draft or by a vent? Anyhow great video

[NicholasBrown]

Do you believe the bushing version could be easier to maintain as compared to ball bearings?

I am worried that ball bearings are normally sensitive to contamination. Bearings often use a seal but these are not always water tight we’re dust and dirt can trash a bearing quickly.
When a bearing goes bad, you must buy a new one and I assume these bearings are pressed into the pulley? Thank you for your reviews, fun editing and sharing your experiences.

[ridermak]

Didn’t someone’s testing find out that most efficiency loss in pulleys comes from smaller radius of the rope turning. In other words, identical bearings but larger diameter pulley wheel will be more efficient. A 4” diameter pulley with bushing is smoother and easier travel of the rope than a 2” with ball bearings.

[br-djti]

Can you please tell me what do you think the best hitchcord eye to eye and also the best rope to use for the hitch climber setup please climbing line

[Weeqat]

Hey Casey! You have a magnificent thumbnail, what is your process?

[cottonrobinson]

I also use dry graphite once a month on all my pulleys. Was wondering if anyone uses a different product and benefit of ?

[woodman]

Been using the Hitchclimber since I started climbing a year ago. Love the DMM quality !! Will someday try the Rapide - Thanks for a very good video !

[rickhaller]

What is the efficiency of the Eccentric ? Any better than the Rapide ?