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  1. Murph4028

    Modifying a linemans belt

    So after switching to using bolts for a climbing method its had me thinking about my linemans belt. I know some guys on here use a tree squeeze and those look like they would be great to have in the event of a slip but at 169 bucks I feel like with a little thought it could be made instead of...
  2. Slingpredator06

    Climbing system failure

    A buddy of mine took a fall this morning. As he was climbing up to his hang on stand a folding step on a very popular climbing stick failed causing it to rotate straight down. (Item is not under recall) This caused him to lose his balance falling to the right while hanging on to the top steps...
  3. Slingpredator06

    Climbing stick FOR saddle hunters

    Hey everyone. New guy here and this is my first post. A little about me; Ive been saddle hunting for about 10 years, have lived in and hunted in 8 different states ranging from Texas all the way to the east coast, and Iike most saddle hunters, I love to be innovative and find better new ways to...
  4. A

    SRT device TAZ LOV2

    I ran across a device I haven't seen before. It is called a TAZ LOV2. Can be used in SRT configuration for ascent, descent, or as a chest ascender. It is a little like a grigri or Petzl Rig but has a straight line configuration that is unique so you don't have to climb in the RADS...
  5. P

    SRT Supplies for sale: Ascender, sling, Prusiks

    I bought a kit that had a bunch of stuff for using Single Rope Technique. All items are new and never used. Only selling because I decided to stick with climbing sticks. Here is what is for sale: GM Climbing Ascender: New, asking $65 Singing Rock Foot Sling: New, $15 Yale Bee Line 5/16" Prusik...
  6. P

    Single Rope Technique Questions

    Hey all, I am new to saddle hunting and bought a saddle and some gear off of here. The person I bought it from was going to use SRT so it has a bunch of the needed hardware. I have a few questions: Do you still use the tree strap if you have a rope placed for SRT or do you keep both or...
  7. Vorsteg

    Other uses of saddle

    Last spring a friend fell out of a tree, 20 feet up when then branch he was cutting swung and took out the ladder he was standing on. This all was told to me by his wife after the fact. I know he was a hunter and asked her why he didn't use hi s hunters safety belt. She wished he had. Anyway...
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