A bridge too far

[DelaWhere_Arrow]

I’ve got a dinosaur bridge by now…and I will likely not want another style. stock AeroHunter sewn milspec webbing bridge with carabiner on one side and triglide for adjustability it’s smooth as butter through a carabiner and the stitching is incredible. Stays where I put it on the bridge loops too. @tracker12 you wanted some pics, but I can’t send in PM for whatever reason, so here they are for all to see:

 

[samu]

I like the schwabish hitch idea. Seem like that can hold a good amount of weight however still be adjusted with a tender. I end up adjusting my bridge at the top doing 1 sticking plus I pull it tight for the walk out. Those who don’t ever adjust are playing a different game than me I guess.

I keep the bridge as short as possible for climbing, then extend once at height. I could probably do just two fixed bridges and swap at the top too.

 

[bowhunthard88]

Other. Double-wrap prussic to bridge loops on each side, with RescTech as the bridge material, and a Beal Jammy in a Sticht hitch on the other. Fully adjustable under load with one hand...

 

[Craft518]

Other. Double-wrap prussic to bridge loops on each side, with RescTech as the bridge material, and a Beal Jammy in a Sticht hitch on the other. Fully adjustable under load with one hand...

That’s a selection but maybe not amsteel as prusik is what you mean. Sewed eyes? Ive been thinking about this one hard but not sure about rope bridge.

 

[bowhunthard88]

That’s a selection but maybe not amsteel as prusik is what you mean. Sewed eyes? Ive been thinking about this one hard but not sure about rope bridge.

Knotless Adjustable Bridge Design

So here's a rendition of a knotless adjustable rope bridge design that I've been playing with. This one is a 56" long Oplux with a custom sewn 13" eye (so 69" including the eye) with a stopper knot and a 60cm Beal Jammy. The Oplux is prussic hitched to my left bridge loop and the Jammy is...

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[KYRanger]

Knotless Adjustable Bridge Design

So here's a rendition of a knotless adjustable rope bridge design that I've been playing with. This one is a 56" long Oplux with a custom sewn 13" eye (so 69" including the eye) with a stopper knot and a 60cm Beal Jammy. The Oplux is prussic hitched to my left bridge loop and the Jammy is...

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PLEASE CLOSE - Gear dump: (1) Ethics Adjustable Outsert System .203/.204-.267OD 55-85gr 3 count *NEW* - $3 (1) Caldwell Bipod Adapter for Picatinny Rail (crossbow, etc.) *NEW* - $5 (1) Top Hat Protector Ring 6.15mm ID *NEW* - $3 (2) Top Hat Protector Ring 6.90mm ID *NEW* - $3 each (3) Top Hat...

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That looks pretty slick.

 

[Craft518]

Agreed. That’s a really good looking solution.

 

[Blacksmith]

I would like something easily adjusted so I can wear it over my neck to walk. Can't keep my belt tight enough to hold saddle up.

 

[jsh909]

I would like something easily adjusted so I can wear it over my neck to walk. Can't keep my belt tight enough to hold saddle up.

I use a short bridge, but to rectify the same issue, I use my linemans over my neck to hold the saddle up.

 

[TreeRecon]

Redundant 11mm bridges. People think they need to constantly adjust their bridge because their saddle has the feature. You truly don't IMO.

Since OP asked about Amsteel:

Contrary to popular saddle hunter belief, Amsteel is not designed for climbing applications or life safety. Great product for what it's intended for, but you won't find any industries pimping it as bridge or tether material.

 

[boyne bowhunter]

I run a fixed 30" Amsteel bridge when I'm climbing/rappelling. Once I'm setup on my platform I swap my linesman's belt (Canyon Elite with two carabiners one fixed and one adjustable with a Ropeman 1). I typically run this bridge at a length of 36-37" but that can vary depending on the setup (i.e. lean of the tree).

I like the shorter bridge for climbing and a longer, adjustable bridge for comfort while sitting. Since I'm already carrying a lineman's I swap it in for my bridge while there and swap back to the fixed bridge when ready to rappel. The fixed bridge just hangs out of the way in my lap during the hunt.

 

[tracker12]

I’ve got a dinosaur bridge by now…and I will likely not want another style. stock AeroHunter sewn milspec webbing bridge with carabiner on one side and triglide for adjustability it’s smooth as butter through a carabiner and the stitching is incredible. Stays where I put it on the bridge loops too. @tracker12 you wanted some pics, but I can’t send in PM for whatever reason, so here they are for all to see:View attachment 95832View attachment 95834View attachment 95835View attachment 95836

That will be on my Kestrel when it gets to me. Thanks for sharing

 

[Craft518]

Redundant 11mm bridges. People think they need to constantly adjust their bridge because their saddle has the feature. You truly don't IMO.

Since OP asked about Amsteel:

Contrary to popular saddle hunter belief, Amsteel is not designed for climbing applications or life safety. Great product for what it's intended for, but you won't find any industries pimping it as bridge or tether material.View attachment 95887

Amsteel as a bridge just seems standard now. Do you have any threads or sites I can read up on this?

 

[DelaWhere_Arrow]

I would like something easily adjusted so I can wear it over my neck to walk. Can't keep my belt tight enough to hold saddle up.

Use your LB. I keep mine attached to both loops at all times and around my neck when it’s not around a tree. Acts like suspenders.

 

[DelaWhere_Arrow]

That will be on my Kestrel when it gets to me. Thanks for sharing

Did you find one?

 

[TreeRecon]

Amsteel as a bridge just seems standard now. Do you have any threads or sites I can read up on this?

It is because it's marketing. I have yet to find a rope access harness or arb saddle with an Amsteel Bridge.

They state it's a weight savings and stronger. Leading the consumer to think it's abrasion proof and vastly lighter than rope. It actually wears worse than climbing rope and isn't much lighter at the lengths we use

You also need a little elongation for comfort. Amsteel offers almost none compared to climbing lines. Probably why those with Amsteel bridges keep adjusting them

It's awesome stuff for what it's intended though.

 

[Blacksmith]

Use your LB. I keep mine attached to both loops at all times and around my neck when it’s not around a tree. Acts like suspenders.

Thanks. That's perfect. I look at that thing every eve. but never thought of using it for suspenders.

 

[cjr4497]

I guess my bridge isn't cool enough to make the list to vote on. It's just 9mm HTP that adjusts on one side with a prusik. It is what came with my Overwatch Transformer. 3 seasons and it still looks brand new.

 

[Craft518]

I guess my bridge isn't cool enough to make the list to vote on. It's just 9mm HTP that adjusts on one side with a prusik. It is what came with my Overwatch Transformer. 3 seasons and it still looks brand new.

Hahaha it’s super cool. I can’t believe how many different options there are which is why I started the thread and poll. Do you have a sewn eye on one side or is it figure 8 opposite the prusik?

 

[Craft518]

It is because it's marketing. I have yet to find a rope access harness or arb saddle with an Amsteel Bridge.

They state it's a weight savings and stronger. Leading the consumer to think it's abrasion proof and vastly lighter than rope. It actually wears worse than climbing rope and isn't much lighter at the lengths we use

You also need a little elongation for comfort. Amsteel offers almost none compared to climbing lines. Probably why those with Amsteel bridges keep adjusting them

It's awesome stuff for what it's intended though.

Just watched a bunch of videos from “Hownot2highline” about amsteel and the climbing applications they use it for. Gotta say the results from the no stretch and bad bury issues were eye opening. They didn’t have anything break below 40kn which doesn’t scare me but that bury releasing if not don’t properly of deep enough is crazy. What’s a guy to do? I was leaning towards the triad with resc tech and amsteel schwabish on both sides…now I’m torn. No pun intended. Would you think a couple of sewn eye hollow blocks are better for that connection?