DIY Tether

[NCBowhunter11b]

I am wanting to throw together a DIY Tether instead of purchasing one since have a collection of load rated carabiners and prusik cordage to utilize. Can anyone make recommendations as to what rope I should purchase? Thank y’all!!


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[ImThere]

If your wanting it today go to your local outdoor store and purchase a muddy lifeline. Make your linesman and tether our of that.


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[pesqimon]

Yah, no need to overthink it. Just about any rope, that is rated, will do. I like Sterling HTP 9mm for a lighter, less bulky, decent price option.

 

[Wasp]

REI or West Marine if they are close will have what you need as well.

 

[pesqimon]

Maybe I should add that it should be “static” rope.

 

[NCBowhunter11b]

Thanks guys!


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[Cory]

Read through a lot of the posts and looks like people go with figure 8 for the knot. Is there a reason to go that route over overhand on a bight?

 

[pesqimon]

Figure 8 is easier to untie after being loaded. Overhand uses a little less rope. I’ve been going with overhand, assuming I won’t be untying the loop very often/ever.

 

[tree_ghost]

I tie overhand for my loop to girth hitch the tree.

 

[MettBriler]

Bluewater assault line
Sterling superstatic 2
Sterling HTP
Predator
Samson predator

As far as a knot, figure 8 is probably the best, it maintains a little more strength in the rope although it does take more line to tie it and is more bulky

 

[IkemanTX]

I tie an overhand on a bight as well for webbing, or rope.


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