Peterk1234
Well-Known Member
Maybe it was mentioned earlier in the thread, but what about using a small rock climbing sling hitched around the horizontal bar of the WE step instead of hooking the biner directly to the bar. @redsquirrel does this on the strap of his Silent Approach steps to connect his adjustable aider while climbing. I think it would eliminate the risk of the biner sliding to one side and also eliminate noise. Just a thought I had after seeing how Red used them on his straps at Saddlepalooza. The only issue I see is it may position your body back a little farther.
I have been practicing almost every day for two weeks with the steps and an aider. I am using a whoopie sling with a carabiner. I can say with confidence that it makes no difference where I hook the carabiner on the bar. Right, left, center.... does not matter. That step will not move. Once that step is cammed over, it's solid. I am 20 feet or so up and I could care less where I clip. I usually go for the center but it does slide over to the side often when I fiddle with my foot and the loop. No issues. The steps are truly amazing.