I use a prusik on my tree tether but I still use a ropeman 1on my lineman belt. how long is your bridge, because i also am a big boy ?
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Bridge length
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I use a prusik on my tree tether but I still use a ropeman 1on my lineman belt. how long is your bridge, because i also am a big boy ?
I really like having a ropeman for my linemans belt. I also have one for my tether but I dont find myself adjusting it too much once I find the sweet spot. While climbing I feel like I adjust pretty frequently, I'm still learning but I cant imagine fidgeting in the dark with a prusik knot. Ropemans are super slick, I dont see a reason that I would try something else.
I use the stock bridge length on my mantis and haven't had issues.
I use the stock bridge length on my mantis and haven't had issues.
42" bridge? Geeze, I hope there would be no pinch at that length.
We all do our hanging a little different than the next guy, and whatever works for you is fine, but I can't imagine a 42" bridge.
Saddles are extremely individual. No 2 guys do exactly the same thing. I love this. I don't care for "cookie-cutter" stuff. I like the variety from one guy to the next.
I am 6’-4” 280lb... hip width is a little wider than most....
....hopefully I change that by the fall and be back down to the 240 range.
An often asked question is...can big guys hunt from saddles. I guess you put that question to rest. Glad you are doing it. Keep up the good work.I am 6’-4” 280lb... hip width is a little wider than most....
where do you find a prusik tender? I've only been able to find them on aerohunter.us, but I have the prusik just need the other peice.
Agreed! And the distel hitch is a better friction hitch than the prusik for our purposes.
The tender is not weight bearing. It is only to be able to slide the friction hitch on the rope to make the length shorter.
Also, Search for thread “Ropemen1 no longer needed ?”
Lots of good info. My solution is post #23
Try an adjustable bridge. I run a long bridge/high tether during gun season so I can use it as a shooting rest, and a short bridge/low tether during bow season so that it stays out of the way of my draw. Mine is girth hitched on both sides so that it is stationary on the bridge loops.
The prusik on the bridge is easy to adjust due to the 50/50 weight distribution, so it never locks down super tight like the one on your tether...
The prusik on the bridge is easy to adjust due to the 50/50 weight distribution, so it never locks down super tight like the one on your tether...
This way you can shorten it and daisy chain the loose end for the walk in, then extend it to the desired length once at the tree.
I also incorporate the adjustability of the bridge when climbing with the Lone Wolf hand climber. That way, I don't have to adjust my tether prusik at all. (Which locks down super tight)
Oh yeah, two more things. When you shorten and daisy chain the bridge for the walk in, it acts as an extra belt and helps keep the saddle from sliding down if you carry a bunch of junk in molle pouches on your rear like I do.
Lastly, if you DO use an adjustable bridge with a prusik...YOU MUST TIE A STOPPER KNOT ON THE FREE END, haha.