Sorry, I wasn't very clear with my question. What I meant to ask is what kind of prussik knot are you using? Is it the one in this photo, a standard prussik? You're right that a larger diameter cord helps reduce binding.
10-4. If it keeps binding, and you decide to try a different hitch, let me know. There's a thread that will be helpful. Good luck, and be safe!
Link to how you made that? Slick!
I'm making another tonight. I'll video it.
Sorry, I know I said I'd make a video, but it's so simple, it doesn't call for it.
Tah-frickin-dah indeed! Simple yet so effective. Thanks for the step by step with pics.... very helpful. Thanks for all your help and input.
Yes that's what I was referring to when I liked the setup but said it seems a bit bulky with the extra rope. Sorry I'm still getting used to the site. Will make sure to start reply so everyone knows which post I'm referring to. Thanks for the advice and cool setup. Definitely gives people a lot of different ways and options to try out. I came into the saddle hunting thinking you had ropeman OR prusik knot and have quickly found out there's tons of alternatives.Did no one see this post? just curious. No need to over complicate things with more hardware in my opinion, at that point might as well use a ropeman........the link is to a video I made, couldn't get it to post, so don't be afraid of the link
Gotcha, No worrries! No extra rope at all, think its a 6' length. literally no changes to the setup, just run the tail end through the biner from the opposite side that the hand you are going to use is.
I agree that a klemheist works great. However, I like how short I can make the whole assembly when I use a schwabisch, keeping it near my hip and allowing me to cinch up close to the tree when used on my LB. It also has less wasted motion than with a valdotain tresse or klemheist while tightening. What I mean is, there is almost no slack in the system after tightening. I lean forward and pull the tail at the same time. Once adjusted to where I want it, I lean back into my LB and there is practically zero travel to regain tension. (see above video) I have used a klemheist on my arborist rig, and liked it quite a bit, but fell in LOVE with the valdotain tresse (VT) the first time I tried it. It, too, is longer than I care for when used on a LB, so I only use it on my tether. As a matter of fact, I haven't used it on my Mantis tether, because of the long bridge. I'll probably shorten it, thus allowing the use of a VT with a comfortable tether attachment height. Good call on the Klemheist, though. GREAT friction hitch.
This, sir, is a valdotain tresse (VT) with a pulley tender. It is my preferred setup on my arborist rig. I don't use a pulley tender on my hunting rig, because of the potential for metal-on-metal noise. I tried it out at home, and just felt paranoid that I was going to ruin an oppurtunity with an unfortunately timed clink. Probably overkill, but I need all the help I can get. LOL When I shorten my bridge, I'll be running a VT with my strap/dee ring tender. Just a word of advice: twigs, leaves, and other such debris can find it's way into the weave of a VT when working your way up the tree. Check it before putting your weight on it. I've seen more than one climber have a close call due to this. Granted, they were arborists, and were climbing through the brush of trees and limbwalking. Still, we can never be too safe, right?
Totally screwed that up my apoligies. Somehow I was thinking you added a ropeman to it. I agree its slick. Ill be giving a number of options a try this year till I find what I like most.Did no one see this post? just curious. No need to over complicate things with more hardware in my opinion, at that point might as well use a ropeman........the link is to a video I made, couldn't get it to post, so don't be afraid of the link
