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  1. GeoffJenkins

    Treehopper Recon redundant bridge ideas?

    In my experience with the Recon (~40 practice climbs + 15 hunts), I've never noticed the webbing slipping. This is one of the reasons I don't care for the idea of stripping the rubber from the plates, it reduces some of the potential friction used to hold the webbing in place. In case it is...
  2. GeoffJenkins

    Treehopper Recon redundant bridge ideas?

    Here's where I'm at with this. I replaced the stock webbing bridge with a longer piece. I am using tag-ends as @Allegheny Tom recommended, and I'm tying them off with a simple but clean figure 8 knot. First pic is on my main bridge (climbing, hunting), and the second is putting a carabineer...
  3. GeoffJenkins

    Treehopper Recon redundant bridge ideas?

    I wouldn't climb with the rappel carabineer in-place. I thought about joining the loops with a continuous loop, or about tying the redundant bridge in a similar way as iron_llama mentioned, but I like the idea of having tag ends because I can tuck them away until I need them. My gear goal this...
  4. GeoffJenkins

    Treehopper Recon redundant bridge ideas?

    Yes sir, and it seems to be the answer I need! Cheers
  5. GeoffJenkins

    Treehopper Recon redundant bridge ideas?

    Excited for two reasons. 1) just made my first order with EWO because I wanted to get a smaller diameter rappel rope (going from 40' 10.5mm to 40' of 9mm Canyon Elite). While ordering it, I was finally able to justify their shipping fees for several add-ons, one of which is some mil-spec tubular...
  6. GeoffJenkins

    Treehopper Recon redundant bridge ideas?

    I understand you now. Thanks. The challenge with this idea is that my Recon saddle has webbing plates that are snug when loaded with the webbing. There is seemingly no room for tying in another bridge while the main bridge is present.
  7. GeoffJenkins

    Treehopper Recon redundant bridge ideas?

    I'd rather not remove the rubber if I don't have to. The only time I considered it was when I used the cobra-clip belt, not because it was squeaky, but because it made independently adjusting my panels very difficult. The bungy belt mod fixed that issue for me though. So far, it seems like the...
  8. GeoffJenkins

    Treehopper Recon redundant bridge ideas?

    Can you explain how you would use this to solve the issue I'm discussing?
  9. GeoffJenkins

    Treehopper Recon redundant bridge ideas?

    My best thought so far also uses a sling. I figure I can just slide one through the plates, clip my rappel carabiner into the sling and ATC, and go. I like your idea of using a sling to permanently set up two bridges. At that point, I may as well just remove the webbing bridge and use two rope...
  10. GeoffJenkins

    Treehopper Recon redundant bridge ideas?

    I'm incredibly happy with my Recon saddle with webbing bridge + bungee belt mod. Now I need to figure out how to equip a shorter secondary bridge for rappelling. I primarily one-stick, and I'd like to be able to switch into rappel mode (currently, ATC + autoblock on lineman's loop) without...
  11. GeoffJenkins

    Muddy Pro rope extension?

    I'm running Muddy Pro's and I'm wishing the ropes were longer. Does anyone know a way to extend the ropes safely? I'm wondering if something like a fishermen's knot could be a viable option that's safe. Thanks!
  12. GeoffJenkins

    The ultimate ultralight saddle?

    Good call on the jagged edges, I'll surely clean that up. The set I've been using is much better in this regard. As for the strap slots: 1) I did make those to avoid flipping, and they work well for that. That said, I'll check out the spade bit you mention to see how it turns out. 2) I...
  13. GeoffJenkins

    The ultimate ultralight saddle?

    I said I would eventually report back on how things are going with my first experience DIY'ing a saddle setup, so here goes: 1) I was fortunate to be gifted 4 Muddy pro sticks, so I made a typical two step aider out of some 1" webbing and old hose. It works great! 2) I went the route of the...
  14. GeoffJenkins

    The ultimate ultralight saddle?

    This has been the most informative diy, budget saddle thread I've read (and I've been reading lots for months). I am absolutely going to try this. Will report back once I do. Cheers, and Go Blue (I got you BCHunter and Wolverinebuckman)!
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