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Rook Positioning Laynard

Boomstick300

Boomstick300

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Hi!

My name is Mike and I'm new to the forum and new to saddle hunting. After years of watching John Eberhart I finally decided to give this a good dedicated try!! My question is what are people's opinions on using a Rook style system on a tether over a ropeman. I understand it's more metal and weight, however, I bought it specifically as a linesman belt a few years ago-because I like the idea of still having a Prusik over a mechanical device but still have ease of positioning. Still awaiting my Kestrel to arrive!!! Can't wait to train and hunt with it!!! You guys have been a great help on this forum. Appreciate all the knowledge!!!

http://www.sherrilltree.com/sherrilltree-rook-positioning-lanyard-10ft


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I've been using the ropeman ascender for 3 years and I just don't know how you could find a better system. It's realtively inexpensive, super compact and just so easy to use. I'm not saying there's nothing better but the ropeman is just tough to beat. I use the same Sterling Tri-tech rope lanyard you posted the link to, with the Ropeman. It's a great combination and an awesome lineman's rope.

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Arkrider-Thanks for the response... Absolutely, I think it's a great and cheap add on and gets rave reviews on here from what I have read. I might give it a try at some point. I only ask because I already have the Rook and like the way it works in combination to the Prusik just didn't know if I'm missing something safety wise.


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Ropeman 1 all day everyday


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Boomstick300 said:
Arkrider-Thanks for the response... Absolutely, I think it's a great and cheap add on and gets rave reviews on here from what I have read. I might give it a try at some point. I only ask because I already have the Rook and like the way it works in combination to the Prusik just didn't know if I'm missing something safety wise.
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You're most definitely not missing anything safety wise. With the Rook you just a have a lot more tool than you need for hunting. For doing tree work I would choose the Rook over a Ropeman seven days a week and twice on Sunday. It's just a much more versatile lanyard compared to a rope grab device. But hunting isn't tree work so use what ya got and have fun :D
 
I use the ropeman1 for the first time today. It's a pretty neat little tool work great but I do have one question the carabiners that came with the Kestrel are a little tight but they seem to work it's there some other ones that you guys use on ropeman1 or the ones that came with the Kestrel be alright. I am worried about wear.
 
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