Bridge/lineman’s rope

[nickstevens2588]

Coming from a stand. Is there a reason I can’t just use my lineman’s rope as my bridge once I get to my desired height? Set up my tether and connect to my lineman’s rope?


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[preslar1]

Technically yes. But the time between un-hooking linemans rope and being tethered poses a risk. If you slipped or something failed, you're on the express lane to the ground and hospital.

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[nickstevens2588]

Technically yes. But the time between un-hooking linemans rope and being tethered poses a risk. If you slipped or something failed, you're on the express lane to the ground and hospital.

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I see, cause I have to remove my lineman’s from around the tree. Thanks


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[Gordonc615]

Does anyone have a go to length for there lineman's and tree tether? Im new to this and 6'1... will 8 ft be enough for both ropes?

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[KYRanger]

8 ft is pretty standard and I find it to be plenty. Go to some of the websites that sell saddles and accessories. Most of the pre-made tethers and lineman ropes are 8 ft.

 

[Alud555]

Does anyone have a go to length for there lineman's and tree tether? Im new to this and 6'1... will 8 ft be enough for both ropes?

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Including knots or before knots? It'll be enough if the knots/splices are already in. It may be short if you still have to tie knots.

 

[KYRanger]

8 Foot length including the knots. If you are making your own, you typically start with 11-12 foot of rope.

 

[preslar1]

Would this be a good pairing for linemans/tether and prusiks? I've been using a very stiff and bulky Hunter Safety Systems rope for my linemans and tether. My pouches full up quick with that stuff. Looking for a better option.

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[lex]

Not to steal your thread but, would a ropeman 2 with 8mm static rope be acceptable for my linemans belt and 8mm for my tether?

 

[Alud555]

Personally I used 11mm (yale bandit) because I wanted to be able to use 8mm prusik. It all depends on the strength/risk tolerance you want. Everything fits in my pouches so I'm happy with it.

 

[lex]

Personally I used 11mm (yale bandit) because I wanted to be able to use 8mm prusik. It all depends on the strength/risk tolerance you want. Everything fits in my pouches so I'm happy with it.

I was thinking 6mm for prusik. Is that too small? I'm just getting started and there seems to be so many opinions/ sizes used

 

[Alud555]

I'm not too familiar with all the options myself. It all depends on the strength. Let's let someone else weigh in

 

[PEEJAY]

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Not to steal your thread but, would a ropeman 2 with 8mm static rope be acceptable for my linemans belt and 8mm for my tether?

This is posted on here a thousand times over almost as much as can I use my hss lifeline for tether/lb...use a kong duck on 8mm. Most people don't like the ropeman2's but yes its will work for 8mm. If you're running a thicker linemans belt use a ropeman1. You don't need an ascender for your tether bc you're not gonna be adjusting it as much. For 8mm use 6mm trc or a beal jammy.

I was thinking 6mm for prusik. Is that too small? I'm just getting started and there seems to be so many opinions/ sizes used

6mm prusik isn't too small for an 8-9mm rope. If your running 10-11mm rope use 8mm for your prusik. The 6mm will bite too hard and you can't free it as easy.

Be safe dudes