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    wrestle w/my kestrel

    Thanks guys for all the help...currently have the ropeman on my linemans, iffy on the tether....I'm a newbie, remember(lol). Shortened my bridge to 22", shortened the distance from my Blakes to the fig.8(biner) by about 8 in.. I just copied what I saw in the Kestrel kit. Huge diff. I know I'll...
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    wrestle w/my kestrel

    Not only new to the site, not a techy at all....I'll try, thanks.
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    wrestle w/my kestrel

    Kestrel
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    wrestle w/my kestrel

    I measured from knot to knot(lol)...and I was farther than I thought,26". Well, I'm a newbie at this and I only learn by asking. I defineately am going to shorten that up, thanks.
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    wrestle w/my kestrel

    yep.Standing on my top step. attach my tether as high as I can, remove linemans and drop several(7-8) in.Wind up standing on the 2nd step down.
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    wrestle w/my kestrel

    still messing w/my new setup....something missing between my bridge/tether setup. How short does everyone run their bridges??Mine is 24"and my tether is as high overhead as I can reach. I still seem to hang lower than I want. I copied aerohunters tether and I have 8"between Blake's hitch and the...
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    Wanting to be up in a tree, lead me here.

    Welcome to SH....new guy to site and saddles, also. Take your time and be safe...hanging by a rope is a trip.
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    1 or 2 wraps

    thanks guys.....any more ideas are always welcome, your ideas and my trying them out is how I learn something new.
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    1 or 2 wraps

    newer guy still getting used to my Kestrel. How many wraps w/tether and why???
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    New guy from MN

    Welcome from a Hastings guy....just picked up a Kestrel this summer and will be ready Sept. 15th...go get 'em and be safe.
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    newbie tree tether question

    I just picked up a Kestrel...been it it a few times so far. Very comfy by the way. Not sure if I'm ready for a ropeman on my tether just yet. I'm using a #1 w/my lineman's. Thanks for the info, not up to speed yet with the diff. tech of saddles. I dont want to learn shortcuts or bad habits by...
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    newbie tree tether question

    Finished my lineman's setup and now want to make my own tree tether. I have been using a HSS tether so I am somewhat familiar with basic construction. My question(s) is/are: 1. Fave material,size, length 2. Fave hdwr(carabiners etc...) and how you use them 3. Any other recommendations...I'm...
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    Spreading the gospel

    Its funny, I/m totally new to saddles, but when I try to explain to others how this stuff works, they look at me like I'm crazy!! They seem to forget how last season they would have fewer sightings every sit in their ladder stands and be fried the first or second week swearing to do something...
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    Good Read for mapping

    Got it last x-mas...as said before me, full of info. Also, I like info w/pics-diagrams...I understand it more
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    Newbie from Tennessee

    new guy from Mn.... welcome!!
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    Best site to buy rope

    you guys are awesome....thanks again.
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    Best site to buy rope

    Thanks guys...I know there is some great ideas floating around here and the first rainy day I'll do some catching up on others set-ups and mods.
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    new guy from se metro Mn

    Way cool....used to own on 149th by Chippendale in late 90's
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    new guy from se metro Mn

    Hastings...plan on getting as far as Winona to hit a few new spots...trying to get to some bigger areas and maybe a few wet areas.
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    Best site to buy rope

    New guy so excuse me as I get up to speed with this site. I'm looking for the best place to purchase lenghts of climbing rope for tree and/or lineman's. Have both now but I want to try to make my own. I can find rope but I cant afford to buy the long lengths.Learning about knots, carabiners...
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