I got to try out my DIY 4:1(ish) hoist yesterday.
Materials:
25’ 7/64” Amsteel
4 SMC descender rings
1 Loop Alien XL (ripstopbytheroll.com)
1 12” Dynaglide continous loop
1 aluminum arrow toggle
I like this because I only need one limb. No need to tie off to another tree because the loop alien makes a fixed anchor and the the toggle fixes the height when it hits the ring. I use a clove hitch on the toggle and raise it up the line like doing the PCT method for bear bagging.
I did use a stick wrapped around the Amsteel when raising the deer to make it easier on my hands.
I realize this isn’t a true 4:1 because there is some loss due to friction on the rings. I was able to hold this deer (probably around 140#) easily when hoisted, though.
I’m going to make an even lighter version by using Dynaglide instead of Amsteel and 4 Ronstan shocks instead of the rings.
I also don’t need to carry the arrow toggle because I already have carbon bolts in my pack. One of those bolts would work just as well.
Edit 12/30/19.
Made some changes to improve this setup:
Dynaglide instead of Amsteel
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Double micro pulleys instead of rappel rings.
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Titanium bear toggle instead of arrow shaft.
Materials:
25’ 7/64” Amsteel
4 SMC descender rings
1 Loop Alien XL (ripstopbytheroll.com)
1 12” Dynaglide continous loop
1 aluminum arrow toggle
I like this because I only need one limb. No need to tie off to another tree because the loop alien makes a fixed anchor and the the toggle fixes the height when it hits the ring. I use a clove hitch on the toggle and raise it up the line like doing the PCT method for bear bagging.
I did use a stick wrapped around the Amsteel when raising the deer to make it easier on my hands.
I realize this isn’t a true 4:1 because there is some loss due to friction on the rings. I was able to hold this deer (probably around 140#) easily when hoisted, though.
I’m going to make an even lighter version by using Dynaglide instead of Amsteel and 4 Ronstan shocks instead of the rings.
I also don’t need to carry the arrow toggle because I already have carbon bolts in my pack. One of those bolts would work just as well.
Edit 12/30/19.
Made some changes to improve this setup:
Dynaglide instead of Amsteel
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Double micro pulleys instead of rappel rings.
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Titanium bear toggle instead of arrow shaft.
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