justsomedude
Well-Known Member
I got this idea from some one else and can't find the post (on Leatherwall).
I am using a Ropeman 1 Ascender on my Linesman's Belt instead of a Prusik.
It weighs 2.1oz. It is metal...I wrapped mine in a Ranger band. Going to try to stealth strip it a bit but it is an odd shape.
The huge (to me anyway) benefit is that it can be easily adjusted with one hand.
Easy to throw the rope over a limb and then adjust the belt while hanging on with your other hand...helps in 'odd trees'.
I hate having to do that maneuver where you have to use both hands to quickly tighten the Prusik while balancing on your steps.
With this, you just simply pull on the Tail end of the Rope to tighten.
To loosen, you pull out a little switch and lean away.
This is RUGGED Climbing gear and is built for way more extreme use than as a Linesman's Belt.
Downside is that they are $35, but the CONSISTENT one handed adjustment is totally worth it to me.
http://www.wildcountry.com/products/rop ... n-1/#tab-2
I am using a Ropeman 1 Ascender on my Linesman's Belt instead of a Prusik.
It weighs 2.1oz. It is metal...I wrapped mine in a Ranger band. Going to try to stealth strip it a bit but it is an odd shape.
The huge (to me anyway) benefit is that it can be easily adjusted with one hand.
Easy to throw the rope over a limb and then adjust the belt while hanging on with your other hand...helps in 'odd trees'.
I hate having to do that maneuver where you have to use both hands to quickly tighten the Prusik while balancing on your steps.
With this, you just simply pull on the Tail end of the Rope to tighten.
To loosen, you pull out a little switch and lean away.
This is RUGGED Climbing gear and is built for way more extreme use than as a Linesman's Belt.
Downside is that they are $35, but the CONSISTENT one handed adjustment is totally worth it to me.
http://www.wildcountry.com/products/rop ... n-1/#tab-2