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Amsteel bridge

ImThere said:
No. I will try to shoot a video. ASAP. I probably did it wrong.


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Yeah I'm thinking it's not possible without stitching it. Double check everything. I think you have to do the lock stitched method which works very well.

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Here's what I did...Make a whoopi sling out of it. On the tag end of the adjustable side, turn it(the tag) inside out doubling the diameter. The tag end can't fit back through itself when doubled. Hunted last season like this and had zero issue.
This also allows for adjustments to bridge length.




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Notice the tag end is much thicker. I also added extra length to mine for wrapping behind me for back support on long sits.
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Looks like a great way to eliminate some metal hardware and weight while still having an adjustable bridge. What size Amsteel are you using?
 
DaveH said:
Looks like a great way to eliminate some metal hardware and weight while still having an adjustable bridge. What size Amsteel are you using?
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1/8 inch because it's what I had at the time. Plan to make another one with a different color Amstel ( I don't like the green) and will go up in size when I do. Not that I don't think 1/8" will hold because it has done quite well but always good to be on the safe side.


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Swampfox said:
Notice the tag end is much thicker. I also added extra length to mine for wrapping behind me for back support on long sits.
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I think this is a great way to make a bridge if you're gonna use amsteel.
 
I put a 1/4" amsteel bridge on my saddle for this season. Up till now I used some tubular nylon with overhand knots on a bight. I kept the bridge on the long side, with a very deep bury on each splice.

After reading this, I am considering taking that thing apart and making one similar to this. It is a great option for sure.

Brummel splice one side and make the other side slightly adjustable - it all makes perfect sense. Gives you the benefit of: amsteel bridge, adjustability (if needed), no metal connection, light weight, blah, blah, blah!
 
Done. It took me longer to cut and strip out the box stitch lacing of my old splice than it did to make this new tether. This thing absolutely rocks. Thanks @Swampfox, you've simplified things for me.

I now have an adjustable Amsteel bridge (24" - 32"). This works extremely well, at least it did from my 2 minute test hang from the TRX anchor that I in my apartment ceiling. (Shhhh)

Anyhow, I did a Brummel splice on the left (bow arm side) and 'whoopi slinged' the right loop (string hand side). This enabled me to go from a 'sitter' position up to a 'leaner' position without monkeying around with either a Ropeman or fighting a prusik.

Because of this adjustability I may pull the Ropeman 1 from my tether and stick with a prusik only. I am able to easily move up/down positions with a non-metal solution. Time will tell.
 
I had a whoopie bridge and I switched to a fixed. Both options are great. Glad the Amsteel is working for you guys!

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@G2 - I will more than likely end up with a fixed bridge when the dust settles. But for now, having not hunted at all last year, every 'new' thing keeps my anticipation level climbing off of the charts. This current bridge is a fun toy to play with.

I am historically about a year behind all of the great ideas, the story of my life...
 
I'm still using adjustable bridge with 1/4 amsteel. If your going to do double end splice, stitch it. Easy to do guys and added piece of mind. I stitched some amsteel, cant remember what, but i did it. Lol
 
Good point about stiching - peace of mind with DIY projects is a good thing.
I stitched with some D10 bowstring material because it is essentially the same material as the amsteel (I think...)

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How is the durability of the amsteel bridge?the reason I ask is because I made a fixed amsteel bridge and after sitting in the saddle for a while the amsteel is flattened and I don't want to have to worry about it.
 
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you don't have to worry about it. As long as it's not frayed, it's still intact. I have a couple hundred hours on my 1/4" amsteel bridge and it's still going strong.
 
Reviving a thread...............

I just ordered some amsteel to make whoopie slings for our hammocks. So, I figured I would order some extra for my future saddle. Are you guys still using the whoopie sling style amsteel bridge? How do you like it? I assume that the loop (not whoopie end) was done using a stitch to lock it? Thx Pete
 
I use a fixed bridge. Adjustable are great for figuring out what you like. But eventually most guys end up going fixed I think.

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g2outdoors said:
I use a fixed bridge. Adjustable are great for figuring out what you like. But eventually most guys end up going fixed I think.

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Is everyone still settled in on having to stitch the second splice, or has anyone found a splice that you can do without passing the sitdrag through?

Because the video on post #14 looks like it would work...

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