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Clandestine creek crossing system - who has ideas

EricS said:
I like the zip line idea. Just make it level. Clip your bridge onto it with one of those carabiners with the pulley built in and pull yourself across.
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This idea sent me down a tangent last night. I spent the rest of the night researching how to make zip lines. However after numerous YouTube videos, I believe this is a viable idea.

 
I'm liking some sort of line secured on the other side to pull yourself across while crossing. Current is no joke.
 
Swampfox said:
This idea sent me down a tangent last night. I spent the rest of the night researching how to make zip lines. However after numerous YouTube videos, I believe this is a viable idea.

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That is slick. Fast and quiet.
 
Deltahuntr said:
Your right the tight line, not actually my idea of a zip line could be done. It would take a stout wire rope and substantial anchor points to keep the wire tight enough not to sag.
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I see MJH’s video above and that line is definitely doable. I was stuck on the image of a zip line from tree to tree:rolleyes: Maybe I need another coffee this morning
 
Now that we know it would work, would probably not be legal on public land in 49 states?

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I see the PFD idea and I'll just say to make sure that you have a very buoyant pfd and high-topped waders. Also be mindful that a PFD likes to put you on your back.

I generally just use the tube as insurance. If you're in Canada you've got a lot colder temps than I'm used to. I do not advocate wading in something that you know you consistently can't touch bottom on, tube or no. Some guys do and use flippers to move, but at that point you really need a boat.

People die every duck season in my locale it seems. Trying to tackle too much water with too little boat.

Just be safe.
 
Any chance there's a wider section that's shallower with less flow? The more I think about this the less I like the idea. Deep, cold water is bad. Current makes it worse. You need a boat. End of story.
 
Depends on the legality of the method. We are not allowed to stash boats for crossings. High water I normally just wear hip boots or chest waders. I have seen some interesting methods, but nothing beats good solid foot logs. I have an entire catalog of them in my GPS. Finding one with "hand rails" (limbs) is the best!
 
Nutterbuster said:
I see the PFD idea and I'll just say to make sure that you have a very buoyant pfd and high-topped waders. Also be mindful that a PFD likes to put you on your back.

I generally just use the tube as insurance. If you're in Canada you've got a lot colder temps than I'm used to. I do not advocate wading in something that you know you consistently can't touch bottom on, tube or no. Some guys do and use flippers to move, but at that point you really need a boat.

People die every duck season in my locale it seems. Trying to tackle too much water with too little boat.

Just be safe.
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I understand what you are getting at. Nobody is going to drown in this creek, it is only just big enough to be a barrier to cross. The water will be cold, but there is no appreciable flow.
 
Air mattress with a built in pump. Then maybe if your tired you can rest on the other side!
 
also, one thing to consider, what is you happen to kill something? Your method needs to be able to get your game back across as well. Here, I believe I have to bring the whole carcass out, so I would have to bring at least a dolley in there with me if I were able to connect. Then, I usually carry about #25 pound of equipment. That will also have to be able to make the journey. I'm thinking the best thing to do would be to use an inflatable raft. You could make a small grapel that you could throw across(barring it isn't very wide) to help you fight current. if you bought quality rope and a decent raft with pump, you could definitely leave it hidden some where that is at least hard to find.

Have you thought about just getting a helicopter to drop you off?
 
DanielB89 said:
also, one thing to consider, what is you happen to kill something? Your method needs to be able to get your game back across as well. Here, I believe I have to bring the whole carcass out, so I would have to bring at least a dolley in there with me if I were able to connect. Then, I usually carry about #25 pound of equipment. That will also have to be able to make the journey. I'm thinking the best thing to do would be to use an inflatable raft. You could make a small grapel that you could throw across(barring it isn't very wide) to help you fight current. if you bought quality rope and a decent raft with pump, you could definitely leave it hidden some where that is at least hard to find.

Have you thought about just getting a helicopter to drop you off?
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Helicopter sounds perfect, but it will need a whisper mode like Blue Thunder so nothing gets spooked!

This creek is small, so I can pull a downed animal across it through the water on a rope from the far side after crossing.
 
MJH said:
Helicopter sounds perfect, but it will need a whisper mode like Blue Thunder so nothing gets spooked!

This creek is small, so I can pull a downed animal across it through the water on a rope from the far side after crossing.
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Don’t gut it first. It’ll sink
 
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