@redsquirrel @Vtbow @kyler1945
So here's what showed up today. 7oz plus carabiner for 7 feet of tether + loops and knots. Packs to the size of nothing worth mentioning. Buckle is 18kn rating.
It's very simple to tie the water knots. The buckle was something like $20. Cost of webbing is negligible. My system (and a lot of other guys) is only as strong as a webbing bridge, so I'm not worried about that. The water knot at the buckle end can easily be clipped into the biner for redundancy in the case of buckle failure, and also serves as a stopper knot. Adjustment is very, very easy. Almost as good as ropeman, and better than a prussic. Doesn't bind under load at all.
I played with it for about 15 minutes in the yard at ground level. I like it A LOT. The buckle is beefier than I thought it would be, and I think I'd trust it fine at height. The webbing is stronger than my HSS tether, and very cheap and easy to replace when it wears.
Am I missing something, or did I just discover the ultimate tether? Lightweight, packable, easy to backup, easy to inspect and maintain, and rated for a higher load than a ropeman while still being stupid-easy to adjust. It's also about as cheap as they come. What's not to love?
If you see something, say something. I'm really leanong towards taking this dang thing hunting this weekend.
Also, bonus pic of a kitty I'm taking to the taxidermist tomorrow. Never seen such a pretty specimen. Nice and speckly, and such poofy little cheeks!
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