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Delta link for SRT rope retrieval

weekender21

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Using the Delta link for easier rope retrieval has come up on a few other threads so I thought it was worthy of its own. I’ve been getting by without the link but would like to see pictures or video from those that recommend this method.


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I do not have any experience with this yet because I am still waiting on some equipment, but I went with the Maillon Rapide Delta Link. 7mm I believe. Has to work better than rope on rope, right? Have also wondered about this topic. Thanks for starting the thread.
 
I know there are saddle hunters on the forum using this method. What’s your technique?

Are you tying a figure 8 on a bite and using the delta ring to connect the figure 8 to your rope?


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I use a delta screw link. Buy one from treestuff so you know its life safett rated. I use it with either a backed up figure eight or a spliced loop, depending on my rope. I think it definitely makes retrieval easier.
 
weekender21 said:
@pesqimon any pictures?


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First image is with the retrieval carabiner (silver) on the tag side of the rope. This is the easiest position to undo the girth hitch. Be aware that this will usually leave you holding the tag end and pulling the delta down. Don’t use this if there is a chance of the delta getting jammed on part of the tree
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Second image you have the carabiner on the loop side. You can put it on the rope or in the loop. This one is good but not as good as the first one at loosening the rope. The advantage is that you end up with the delta in hand and pull the tag end over any limbs/crotches.
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The carabiner directly to the delta has a tendency to get stuck. It’s surprisingly difficult to undo the girth hitch this way.
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pesqimon said:
First image is with the retrieval carabiner (silver) on the tag side of the rope. This is the easiest position to undo the girth hitch. Be aware that this will usually leave you holding the tag end and pulling the delta down. Don’t use this if there is a chance of the delta getting jammed on part of the tree
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Second image you have the carabiner on the loop side. You can put it on the rope or in the loop. This one is good but not as good as the first one at loosening the rope. The advantage is that you end up with the delta in hand and pull the tag end over any limbs/crotches.
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The carabiner directly to the delta has a tendency to get stuck. It’s surprisingly difficult to undo the girth hitch this way.
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This is a great description. One thing I'll add is that I don't use a full size, climb rated carabiner for this. I just have one of those little keychain carabiners attached to my pull up/pull down paracord. Since it's not life support I went smaller, lighter and it works just fine.
 
boyne bowhunter said:
This is a great description. One thing I'll add is that I don't use a full size, climb rated carabiner for this. I just have one of those little keychain carabiners attached to my pull up/pull down paracord. Since it's not life support I went smaller, lighter and it works just fine.
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Yeah, I’d definitely wouldn’t mind a smaller biner but I’m afraid of Murphy’s law




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Great pics and explanation for each! Thanks. Did you file the sharp edges of the scre link? It looks like you did, and something I thought about doing. Would definitely save on rope wear
 
rakbowhunter said:
Great pics and explanation for each! Thanks. Did you file the sharp edges of the scre link? It looks like you did, and something I thought about doing. Would definitely save on rope wear
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No sharp edges on my delta screw link.


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I’ve tried a few options without a D link. They all work but so far the easiest has been placing a small carabiner just behind the knot (see picture). I’ve only used this method on a smooth bark tree. Curious to see how it works on an oak or other rough bark.

The rope or outer rope material probably makes a difference too. This is 9mm HTP. It has been very easy to work with for SRT.

Picture taken from the ground after retrieving rope.

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I bought my SRT rope from Sherrilltree. If you want a streamlined rope without a knot, sewn eye is the way to go. I went with Teufelberger KMIII 9.5mm black rope with a Petzl small ring fitted into a tight sewn eye. Total cost for the 40' rope, ring, and sewn eye splice was $87 shipped, arrived in 4 days.
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Teufelberger KM-III

Great lightweight static rope with little bounce.
 
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