Johnnybrav02
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Hey everyone, first post here and newer saddle hunter building my gear up in preparation for the season here in East TN.
Last year I used a Black diamond 5 step aider with my wild edge steps and hated it. Its bulky, heavy and descending down it really sucks. This year i discovered the glory of amsteel and have built a number of things. The most recent is this aider. I'd like to see what everyone's thoughts are on it and if there is anything I should be careful of. From all the research I've been doing, it's plenty strong and saves me about 4 pounds.
Stats:
-Built out of 1/8th inch amsteel
-Over all height is 7' (I'm 6'3")
-Each step has locking brommel splices on each side with a 5 inch burry on each side.
-Each step has a zip tie inside it to provide rigidity (makes accessing the step easier) I did smooth out all sharp edges so it won't chafe the amsteel from within.
-Each step is 8 inches wide
-Bottom 2 steps are 24 ish inches apart (i have really long legs)
-Top step is 20 ish inches from the top
-the top knot is the same knot used in soft shackles. Check out this video of how to tie and a tensile test..
The top knot slips in between 2 locking brommel splices and can not slip out with weight on the aider. Once I'm off the aider and standing on the wild edge step, I can easily pull the knot out with one hand and move the aider up. Since there is no metal carbiner or hook it's quiter, safer (aider doesnt slip to the side or cant swing off like a hook), and lighter.
I have climbed with it and it works great, but I'm a novice and want some opinions from some one more experienced.
If anyone has any questions please let me know! Thanks in advance.
My hunting set up is:
Black diamond RCH
Fleece saddle
3 wild edge steps and DIY perch
This Aider going up with a linemans rope for fall protection. Once I get to hunting height I'll switch to my 40' 9mm sterling rope as a tether. Ill use this rope and madrock backed up by a prusik to rappel down.
Last year I used a Black diamond 5 step aider with my wild edge steps and hated it. Its bulky, heavy and descending down it really sucks. This year i discovered the glory of amsteel and have built a number of things. The most recent is this aider. I'd like to see what everyone's thoughts are on it and if there is anything I should be careful of. From all the research I've been doing, it's plenty strong and saves me about 4 pounds.
Stats:
-Built out of 1/8th inch amsteel
-Over all height is 7' (I'm 6'3")
-Each step has locking brommel splices on each side with a 5 inch burry on each side.
-Each step has a zip tie inside it to provide rigidity (makes accessing the step easier) I did smooth out all sharp edges so it won't chafe the amsteel from within.
-Each step is 8 inches wide
-Bottom 2 steps are 24 ish inches apart (i have really long legs)
-Top step is 20 ish inches from the top
-the top knot is the same knot used in soft shackles. Check out this video of how to tie and a tensile test..
I have climbed with it and it works great, but I'm a novice and want some opinions from some one more experienced.
If anyone has any questions please let me know! Thanks in advance.
My hunting set up is:
Black diamond RCH
Fleece saddle
3 wild edge steps and DIY perch
This Aider going up with a linemans rope for fall protection. Once I get to hunting height I'll switch to my 40' 9mm sterling rope as a tether. Ill use this rope and madrock backed up by a prusik to rappel down.
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