Hawk helium versa straps

[Benb]

Does anyone know the working load limit on the hawk versa straps? I am thinking of cutting the stitches on one end of the strap do I can step into it and using it as an aider that will hang off the versa button. Anyone ever done this? It will go on my bottom stick only.

 

[frankp]

why not have an aider you hook on the steps? I'd think they'd be stronger than just the versa button by itself, at least in a downward force.

 

[Benb]

I do but it doesn't hang out from the tree when I come down. I have tried all the aiders I know of besides the wire aiders. I've tried it in the backyard and seems to work well. I'll take pictures at some point. I know there are brighter minds than mine that can mod it better

 

[shmelton]

I do but it doesn't hang out from the tree when I come down. I have tried all the aiders I know of besides the wire aiders. I've tried it in the backyard and seems to work well. I'll take pictures at some point. I know there are brighter minds than mine that can mod it better

I did this with a 6’ cam buckle strap from Harbor Freight. I took the loop on the end, and ran it through the hole on the hook, and over the hook itself. I had 1 I used, and 1 easily access able in my pack in case I dropped it. It worked really well. Only reason I quit is I went to 2 step aiders.

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[Benb]

Brilliant.. Thank you! I tried to upload pics of my helium versa experiment but it was too big to upload. My brother was asking about my project for his sticks but I will definitely show him your idea.