Coathanger15
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That's great. Nice thinking. I am going to tinker with this method as it has definitely peaked my interest. Where do you get the cam buckles with the hooks for the straps around the tree? Thanks
This method is legit....it has a videoI'd be willing to try something out like this and have been rattling around ideas in my head with a multi-step amsteel aider and amsteel girth hitched around the tree but haven't had time to put it together. @Weldabeast made something similar with sewn foot loops strapped to the tree. https://saddlehunter.com/community/...less-climbing-method.24605/page-6#post-366313
How do you envision connecting the rope to the hooks?Hi guys. Haven't been here for a while but the recent posts popped up in my email.
I have not changed much with this system at this point. Unfortunately, or fortunately, this is competing with my knaider/swaider and WE steps with the straps and quick release (vs ropes). The latter is so fast, compact and rock solid, that it is hard for me to get away from it. With that said, I have made some observations when using the strap climbing thingy whatever we should call it.
It works very well.
I have no issue ever with kick out.
Super, super compact.
Easy to use so far.
Things I need to address and change:
Wear and tear. The strap going around the tree gets rubbed up pretty quick. While I think it is a no issue for the strap, the thread needs protection. There are plenty of fixes for this, I just have not bothered to deal with it.
The cam buckles. They work well. I am a bit concerned about webbing wear here because there is friction. Those little teeth on the cam are aggressive. I need to use it more to see how bad it will get, if at all. I am very tempted to use a couple of ropemans and a 9mm line.
Just some thoughts as people start trying this out.
What is really slick is that this stuff all fits in your pocket. There is something to be said for that. Slap a little platform on your back and you are good to go.
Pete
P.S. Speaking of the WE Step with straps. Try getting a good cam lock on a very big tree with the rope. It is a bitch. With the strap and cam setup it is a piece of cake.
You could do something similar
How do you envision connecting the rope to the hooks?