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    Please Close -- Mad Rock Lifeguard Belay Device For Sale

    Device is in excellent condition. Only used to practice SRT climbing a couple of times in back yard. Going in a different direction. Designed for 8.9-11 mm line. Weighs only 5.43 oz. $75, PayPal only. You cover PP fees, I cover shipping to lower 48.
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    Saddle Comfort

    That's what I'm talking about! For an old guy like me, the "Power Napability" of saddle hunting is certainly a major plus for the technique.
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    Tether Options

    You sound like me. Once I commit to something, I'm borderline obsessive. Just trying to ease into Saddle Hunting without breaking the bank right off the bat. If this sticks, I'm sure I'll be splicing and dicing all sorts of crap.
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    Tether Options

    Excellent, thanks. Of course, you hit the nail on the head regarding "serviceable". That's the key to safety, and I'm feeling pretty confident because I've got a brand new HSS Lifeline system that hasn't been exposed to the elements.
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    Tether Options

    No worries on the math.;) I contacted Summit regarding their lifeline systems and got a fast response. The tensile strengths on their carabiner, rope, and prusik are 5,000#, 5,000#. and 3,500# respectively.
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    Tether Options

    A big AMEN to all of that! Being broke and alive is way better than being once-rich and dead.
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    Saddle Comfort

    Great input. Did you add the prusik to your bridge solely to determine what the optimum bridge length was for you, and then make or buy a custom-length bridge? Or, is the prusik and stock bridge combo your permanent bridge setup? The Ropeman 1 does seem like a good investment. Have you...
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    Tether Options

    I found a similar specification. But, as you've noted, it appears to be a standard static load rating similar to what tree stands advertise. Seems like if HSS had a legitimate climbing strength rating, they would be proud enough of it to tell us.
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    Tether Options

    As a long-time bow hunter but someone newly interested in giving Saddle Hunting a try, I'm wondering if there's any reason I could not or, perhaps more importantly, SHOULD NOT use something like a shortened Hunter Safety Systems Lifeline and Prusik Knot for my tether? I have an abundance of...
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    Saddle Comfort

    Yes, this website and forum seems like an excellent resource. What's your equipment setup?
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    Saddle Comfort

    Excellent!!! I may take you up on that offer. As you can imagine, I'm currently drowning in YouTube videos as part of my due-diligence on this. But, I can think of nothing more valuable than some actual hands-on experience with the gear prior to purchase. I've got your YouTube channel...
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    Saddle Comfort

    I'm about to turn 62, and have been bow hunting for nearly 40 years. But, I'm seriously considering a plunge into Saddle Hunting. So, I'm encouraged to hear from you that it's not JUST a young man's game. I'm in fairly good shape and spend much of the archery season hunting out of lock-on...
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