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  1. Boog

    The Dangers of Short Static Falls

    That's what I do. I climb with the tether that has the KISA, then switch over to my rappel line once I'm where I want to be. The only trouble with the KISA is moving it to accommodate different diameter trees. You might find it easier with 9 mm rope, but it's a bear to loosen my Samson predator...
  2. Boog

    Open Bridge

    Here's how the Aerohunter Kestrel did it. One side of the bridge was tied to one bridge loop, the other attached with a carabiner to the other bridge loop. That's an eye & eye friction hitch connecting the bridge to the carabiner. A prusik loop will work, too.
  3. Boog

    The Dangers of Short Static Falls

    I use 11mm line, so I'm not sure what's up with your Canyon-IV. You are correct that the last hole on the Kong KISA is smaller. All of the other holes are big enough for 11mm ropes. I assume you have to thread 9mm rope through the last small hole to create enough friction to stop a fall...
  4. Boog

    The Dangers of Short Static Falls

    Never tried a screamer, but I've been using the Kong KISA the last two seasons. The only drawback for me is adjustment to the tree size when you start out. It takes a little effort to loosen the rope so you can move the KISA. The peace of mind is worth the hassle for me. I tested the KISA when I...
  5. Boog

    Questions for one stickers

    I climb on a regular tether with a Kong KISA for shock absorption in the event of a fall. Once at height, I switch to the rappel line and hang from it while hunting. I back up with a figure eight on a bight tied under the Madrock. I leave a few inches of slack to allow for adjustment. If the...
  6. Boog

    Kong KISA energy absorber for one-stick climbing

    I've tried Teufelberger Resc Tech and a few other 8mm cords and none will hold my weight - cord slides right through. I have also tried Samson Ultratech (9mm) with no luck. I couldn't get it to slide at all even when I did a test by jumping off a five gallon bucket. I've had good results with...
  7. Boog

    Kong KISA energy absorber for one-stick climbing

    Thanks for the info.
  8. Boog

    Kong KISA energy absorber for one-stick climbing

    I wondered, since it's an 8 mm line. The two 8 mm lines I've tried slip right through when weighted.
  9. Boog

    Kong KISA energy absorber for one-stick climbing

    Thanks!
  10. Boog

    Kong KISA energy absorber for one-stick climbing

    What rope is that in the KISA? (in your picture above)
  11. Boog

    Hanging at height with madrock

    I climb on a tether with a Kong KISA, then switch to the rappel line and Madrock at height. I tie a figure eight on a bight a couple feet below the Madrock and clip it into the carabiner as a "gotcha loop" in case the Madrock fails.
  12. Boog

    Kong KISA energy absorber for one-stick climbing

    I've been thinking of trying out your idea. It's a real pain to move the KISA on the 11mm predator when I have to adjust for tree diameter. You're right about the tricky part being the rope diameter. I tried 9mm Samson Ultratech, but the KISA wouldn't slide when I jumped off my bucket! Ouch...
  13. Boog

    Kong KISA energy absorber for one-stick climbing

    Everything you said is exactly the way it works, only I have never slid all the way to the stopper knot. The friction caused by the rope sliding through the holes is sufficient to stop the sliding after around 14". I keep at least two feet of rope between the KISA and the stopper, so I never hit...
  14. Boog

    Free Sewn Eyes in Samson Predator at WesSpur

    For a limited time you can get a 5" or tight sewn eye in Samson predator at WesSpur. Their usual fee is $15 per sewn eye. Promo Code = HUNTER. Here's a link to the page at WesSpur: https://wesspur.com//items/pr15.html
  15. Boog

    Thinking about building a one stick...

    The KISA replaces the friction hitch. It holds your weight even if you bounce around, but in a fall, it allows around 20" of rope to slide through to absorb the shock of your fall. This video shows the KISA being tested. It's not in English, but at about the 1:05 mark, you can see the KISA in...
  16. Boog

    Thinking about building a one stick...

    I like a longer stick (20" stick with 18" between steps). I also prefer a one-step, nylon webbing aider. I've tried the two-step aider, but don't like the wobbly feeling I get when I put my weight on the bottom step. With a one-step aider, I feel much more solid and not nearly as likely to kick...
  17. Boog

    Kong KISA energy absorber for one-stick climbing

    I've been practicing one-stick climbing with my Kong KISA. One problem I've run into is noise. Even with camo tape on the carabiner there is still a lot of metal-on-metal noise when slack is introduced. A one inch rubber O ring has worked well to hold the carabiner in place. It prevents rattling...
  18. Boog

    ROS vs Platform

    I used a DIY platform my first two season "in the saddle," but I've been playing around with a ROS for the past few weeks. Jury is still out for me, but I'm finding that putting my climbing stick just an inch or two under my ROS lets me rest my heels on the top step of the stick with the balls...
  19. Boog

    Back support

    It's pretty easy to switch the AH back band over to the Tethrd style. I just removed the metal hooks and added a piece of webbing between the ends. It does require some stitching on the webbing, but my Speedy Stitcher took care of it no problem. It's not as wide as the Tethrd so probably not as...
  20. Boog

    Bridge Choice

    I have the adjustable rope bridge on my Flex. I changed the prusik to a distel hitch and can easily change bridge length with one hand. Comes in handy. The bridge rope is long enough to to loop around my neck when extended to its maximum length.when I put the saddle on, I just put the bridge...
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