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Aiders in hawk heliums

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lycokayaker

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Hey gang.

I got some new hawk helium sticks in and made up some solders to try and skip buying a single hawk and or extend my range. Watched some videos etc. am I a fool to run my webbing up the holes in the brackets and just tie a simple figure eight knot? My only concern would be running them up the holes. I attached a picture for you to see what I did. The knot is a solid load bearing knot so not worried about that. Thanks for the advice

Bill
 

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personally I like the aider being on the outside of the stick which keeps it just far enough away from the tree to get your foot in.
I don't see where your idea is bad unless others see something I don't.
 
Swampfox said:
personally I like the aider being on the outside of the stick which keeps it just far enough away from the tree to get your foot in.
I don't see where your idea is bad unless others see something I don't.
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Can you post a picture of how you tie yours up? And locations
 
Swampfox said:
mine is a carry as you go (CAYG) meaning, I loop it on the top step, climb to where my feet are on the bottom step, remove aider, set next stick, place on top step, etc...
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Gotcha I was wanting fixed. I may have to try your idea and keep a spare in my pack
 
Here is something I have used. Some people thought it was unsafe but I have used them dozens of times with no problem.
I have since switched to climbing by SRT/RADS but I would use the Helium aiders if needed again. I am not recommending this just reporting what I have used. Decide for yourself.

Helium Aiders

I just made these and didn't test them yet but... 1) 44" tubular webbing 2) 6" of 5/8 inch old garden hose from back yard, split in half lengthwise. 3) Insert half hose in webbing to middle 4) Place webbing ends through HH steps and tie an over hand knot. I guess if I miss these with my foot...
saddlehunter.com
 
bj139 said:
Here is something I have used. Some people thought it was unsafe but I have used them dozens of times with no problem.
I have since switched to climbing by SRT/RADS but I would use the Helium aiders if needed again. I am not recommending this just reporting what I have used. Decide for yourself.

Helium Aiders

I just made these and didn't test them yet but... 1) 44" tubular webbing 2) 6" of 5/8 inch old garden hose from back yard, split in half lengthwise. 3) Insert half hose in webbing to middle 4) Place webbing ends through HH steps and tie an over hand knot. I guess if I miss these with my foot...
saddlehunter.com
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I did this exact method with my Heliums and ran them for 2 years with great results. I’d just smooth out any rough edges and inspect the webbing before and after each use.


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Swampfox said:
mine is a carry as you go (CAYG) meaning, I loop it on the top step, climb to where my feet are on the bottom step, remove aider, set next stick, place on top step, etc...
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I do this as well. 48" continuous webbing loop
 
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