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    hss safety

    are hunter safety systems ropes safe for use as linesman belt and tether?? sure need to know
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    thetr backup

    seen a lot of messages related to bridge/hookup safety but is there any backup roe the main tether your hooked to other than making 20 ft the hard way?
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    Mantis Worth

    Used 4 times last year, in perfect condition, someone got a ballpark figure on it;s worth
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    Geezers and saddles

    Many "oldies" on here using a saddle?? I'm 68 going on 69 before next season. Used a saddle last season with only minor problems. been a tree stand hunter for ever. Using a Mantis and full length heliums,not as agile as I once was! Any "codger" tips welcome
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    All Repelling??

    Seems like the majority of people are repelling down. Anyone like me just climbing down sticks after hunting?
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    Bullman Pioneer steps

    Anyone tested the pioneer steps yet?? look better than the originals and I'm interested in a user review
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    Backpack Suggestions

    I'm looking for suggestions for a pack that will strap 3 or 4 heliums to the side and the predator in the middle.Don't need extra room for cameras,etc just normal hunting equipment (gps,knife,kill kit,etc.) Preefer a frame pack with good support. Suggestions???
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    Predator mounting

    G2 has a video of him mounting the predator by using nite ize wrapped around linesman belt to hold the predator. Does anyone have a link to his vid?? I've lost it!
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    Buckle or not

    Had a few kickouts with the rope mod on Hawk Heliums (2019 3 step) Buckle and factory strap seem much tighter to tree.Thinking of going back to strap and buckles for safety. Only one problem I hate buckles and they dont pack like the rope mod. Can the buckless method be made tight as with a...
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    Cam or Rope mod

    Which attachment method is less likely to have a kickout upon decent?? Or is about the same. I thought the cam strap may be tighter preventing a kickout,had a couple of 'em last year but figured it was operator error and was my first year learning.
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    Please define

    Would someone please define srt and drt for me?? Also if rappelling down dont you have to retreive your sticks if using them to ascend??
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    20" heliums

    Midway has received their supply of the new 20" sticks from Hawk If I shouldn't have posted this please delete---sorry
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    32" versus 20"

    At present I'm using the long Hawk Heliums,carrying them strapped together and over my shoulder. I'm planning on getting the 20" Heliums soon as they come out in order to make it a little easier to pack. Anyone carrying sticks on the side of their packs that can tell me if this is the way to go...
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    Strap or Rope

    From strickly a safety standpoint. Which would be less likely to kickout on a small (5-6 inch diameter) tree. Amsteel rope mod. or strap that is supplied with Heliums??-----Thanks Guys.
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    Tether Redundancy

    Been reading lots on bridge safety and backup but how about backup to the tether itself?? In a one in a million chance a tether broke does any one have a backup other than leaving linesmans attached loosely or maybe growing feathers and gliding down???
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    Helium With Rope Mod. Kicking Out

    Full length Heliums with amsteel rope mod are kicking out on me on popular trees that are approx. 6-7 inches diameter. I'm tying as instructed on You Tube,making sure to set the sticks but still getting bottom kickout when descending,upping pucker factor to 10+ I know the simple answer is change...
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    Artsian Outdoors Mini Platform

    Used less than 6 times while awaiting my predator platform. Works great especially for short hunts. Taken off Hawk Heliums. Have pic but site is saying too large download??? Have pic if needed send msg. to stephanieleigh@comcast.net. 55.00 TYD. SOLD
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    Recommend a Pack to strap 3 full length Hawks to the back or sides

    Currently carrying sticks with a Amazon shoulder strap. It works o.k. but is clumsy with back pack shoulder straps. Will some one recommend a pack that the sticks can be strapped to the back or sides ( i can use 3 but have 4 sticks total full length,rope mod). All I have now is a small one from...
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    Are These Ropes Safe to Use??

    I'm using as a tether and linesman belt ropes provided with the SOP Fastback full body harness. The ropes are new,first years use. Are these safe to use as my tether and linesmans belt??? Just want to be safe and sure!
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    Predator Tips/How to.

    My predator suppose to arrive tomorrow. any tips on seting/use would be useful. I'm presently got a Artisan outdoor mini platorm on my Helium sticks (3) and plan on leaving it seperate for short hunts on WMA near my home (10 min. drive). Use #4 stick as is with rope mod for use with predator.
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