Tree tether

[As in a sling]

Can I get some pics of tree rope tethers, like the connection to the tree. I use a HSS tree rope for my harness in my stands, and it looks like basically the same idea when hanging in a saddle but if you were to swing in the direction of the loop with the line you're attached to, will it remain tight ? Thanks !

 

[Publicpounder]

I don't know how to post videos here but I made my own. There is a video on YouTube of a guy with a saddle and he shows the style he made, he also has a video out about adding tool belt suspenders to his saddle. I used climbing rope from REI, cost me 20 bucks or so I think to make.

 

[redsquirrel]

Same idea, yes it will remain tight (with rope). Bump this starting on friday and I'll take a pic in a tree. I'm in the process of making some videos for common topics like this so I'll put a video together at some point also.

 

[justsomedude]

Start with about 14’ of 11mm static rope or Arborist rope.

Figure 8 on a bight with a stopper knot on the top end. Overhand on a bight on the tail end.

‘Top end’ of the rope goes around the tree. Feed the tail end of the rope through the loop at the top end and cinch it on the tree.

Prusik or Blake’s Hitch on the line attaches to saddle. Overhand knot loop on the tail end backup clips to the harness

 

[justsomedude]

7-8’ after knots is pretty good

 

[As in a sling]

Thanks guys, I appreciate it.

 

[justsomedude]

Here’s a pic of mine

 

[As in a sling]

What's the little brown figure 8 loop for ?

 

[justsomedude]

What's the little brown figure 8 loop for ?

That's on my Ropeman release. Easier to grab with gloves. Standard climbing technique is to just clip a small carabiner there but that would be noisy

 

[As in a sling]

Is 12mm rope a good size for a tether? Also, can a 10mm be tied in a prusik onto a 12mm rope ?

 

[skell]

Same concept as already shown. I'm running 2 prusik knots with my sit&drag/rc harness combo. I'm a gluten for punishment...so I spliced both ends. Knots are easier. Mine is around 9 or 10 ft long.

 

[justsomedude]

Is 12mm rope a good size for a tether? Also, can a 10mm be tied in a prusik onto a 12mm rope ?

If you already have 12mm, it isn't wrong. Bigger than you need it to be and a 10mm prusik will be bulky but will work.

Lots of people using 9mm static line for tethers with presewn prusiks. I use 11mm because it works well with a Ropeman 1.

NewTribe uses 11mm.

 

[skell]

Is 12mm rope a good size for a tether? Also, can a 10mm be tied in a prusik onto a 12mm rope ?

I wouldn't have a problem using 12 mm for the tether. Mine is Yale Bandit (11 mm). A number of people on here use Samson Predator (11.4 mm). IMO 10 mm seems bigger/bulky than I would want for a prusik. Here's a site with some good info on prusik cord and their recommendations.

https://www.rocknrescue.com/blog/prusik-loop-material-guide/

 

[As in a sling]

I ordered some 8mm prusik loops. Thanks for all the infor guys. Good luck this weekend, or whenever your respective seasons start/ started.

 

[valerio024]

View attachment 2788 Here’s a pic of mine

Do you connect your bridge to the loop that is formed by hooking the carabiner to the end loop of the tether?

 

[justsomedude]

Do you connect your bridge to the loop that is formed by hooking the carabiner to the end loop of the tether?

No. The bridge is connected directly to the carabiner. The end of the tether is also connected as a backup to your Prusik/Ropeman

 

[TheTracker]

This stuff is soft,supple and bites very well.
https://www.rescuedirect.com/mm5/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Product_Code=5306AC

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[TheTracker]

Do you connect your bridge to the loop that is formed by hooking the carabiner to the end loop of the tether?

This is bodreaux setup.

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