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    Cheap Stuff that Gets the Job Done

    Yup, I think that’s enough internet for the day, even though I just got started.
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    Saddle platform Vrs climber platform

    I’ve been using the seat portion of my LW hand climber to climb trees and as my platform for years. The major difference between this and using a dedicated platform is having to have steps or some other method to get up/down the tree in addition to the platform, which just adds weight and bulk...
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    Saddle Clothing Help

    I found it seems to actually help because you completely blob out the human form. You look nothing like a person with that on. I also use a trench coat length gillie suit jacket which adds to the effect even more. I rarely get busted as long as I’m not moving around too much or the wind isn’t...
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    Please Close - SOLD - Lone Wolf Hand Climber

    According to LW, it’ll fit trees 6”-19” in diameter. I use the same setup and what I’ve found is that if I can get my arms around the tree and touch my fingers together on the far side, I can climb it.
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    replaceable blade knives - worth the hype?

    The havalon blade and handle are proprietary and not typically interchangeable with the other systems out there. However, there are companies that make handles to fit havalon blades, but they are much lighter titanium affairs. You can check them out here: https://tytoknives.com I’ve never used...
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    Saddle Clothing Help

    I do this as well. In addition, I carry a twin size shaggy fleece blanket I picked up for $26 at Target. It’s 50” x 72”. I wrap the 72” side around my waist and tuck the two corners into the front of my saddle. The 50” length drapes down my legs and covers my boots and I tuck the edges of the...
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    replaceable blade knives - worth the hype?

    I bought a havalon for back country elk hunting to save weight. What I found was the havalon blades were breaking way to easily when cutting up an elk. Their hide alone is like Kevlar, it’s ridiculous. I was breaking 3 or 4 blades on one elk. You can only be so gentle with a knife when breaking...
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    Cruzr Archon

    There’s no price listed. Anybody hear what the price is expected to be?
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    Overwatch Outdoors - Transformer Saddle

    @JCLINE84, Are there any options that do away with the metal D-style rings at the bridge attachment points in lieu of something less clanky?
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    CRUZR XC size 2 setup SOLD please close

    If you decide to break it up, I’m very interested in the saddle/bridge only. Just let me know.
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    Complete saddle hunting set up for sale

    I’m interested in the AH Kestral Flex if it’s still available. I sent you a PM.
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    FS: Method Latitude with Buckles - Sold, please close.

    Sold.
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    FS: Method Latitude with Buckles - Sold, please close.

    I have a practically new Method Latitude with buckles and Oplux adjustable bridge. I'm the second owner. The first owner said he sat in it for 10 minutes and knew it wasn't for him. He mentioned that in a thread on here, so I PM'd him and I bought it. I received it yesterday and sat in it in...
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    Best type of ropes for tree tether and linemans

    All of your posts are filled with speculation. Your not backing any of your assertions up with math/science or pointing to professionals in the field that support your assertions and your not addressing any of the facts I have laid out. You just throw out made up numbers along with your...
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    Rope for Prusiks information

    I’ve been eyeballing some Sterling dynamic rope and prusik cord. Do you know if they do custom orders, say 10’ length of rope of my choice with a sewn eye at each end and x number of feet of accessory chord?
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    Best type of ropes for tree tether and linemans

    In addition, here's something else to consider. The Army did some drop testing on soldiers and determined that the max allowable force experienced by a paratropper when their parachute deployed must be 12 kN or less. Dynamic ropes are designed around this parameter. If you look at the specs...
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    Best type of ropes for tree tether and linemans

    14+ inches of stretch is not "remotely enough" to decelerate you safely from a 4' fall???! I guess we are just going to have to agree to disagree then because I can't make it any more clear than that. A climber doesn't magically appear 20' above their belay. The climber starts at the belay...
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    Best type of ropes for tree tether and linemans

    I’m sorry, but this is completely false, just do the math for yourself. A dynamic rope has an elongation in the 30% range and static’s have an elongation of at most 3%. 30% of 4’ is 14.4”. 3% of 4’ is 1.4”. Very significant difference. Sure, if you fall and smack your head, arm or leg against...
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    New to saddle hunting, question on clothing

    I’m on a platform, so I can completely stand up and un-weight my tether. That’s not absolutely necessary when adding upper layers, but sure is helpful. I usually just stand up and give myself a little tether slack, then I un-clip my saddles waist belt and add my layers, tucking each one into...
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    Best type of ropes for tree tether and linemans

    There are several climbing methods where you are forced to introduce slack in your tether. If you use one of these climbing methods then you could potentially drop up to 4’. On a static rope, that has the potential to be extremely violent and dangerous because the forces in such a short fall are...
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