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"FASTENING" your ring of steps

Samcirrus said:
Torniquet method....with amsteel, lighter much quieter and just as strong as a ratchet strap! It's how they used to do scaffolding all over Asia and Thailand where I grew up. I use it for my steps!
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Cant wait to see this!...totally stoked
 
Ok, so I had to setup my indoor tree because the windchill was about 5 to 15 degrees outside.....
Here it is, I can make another if anything isn't clear.
But I have to apologize that I didn't share this earlier, it is based off the way Thais did scaffolding but there are absolutely no youtube videos about how to do it, except 1 brief show....
 
Wondering if the aluminum toggle that is part of the MTS run & gun hoist that Double Steps sells would be strong enough?
 
Having not tried this method yet (but will in a few days). I'm considering locking down the twist tool with just a heavy nite ize gear tie. I usually carry one with me anyways. I would think that It would hold it with no problem without introducing any metal to the system. Thoughts?
 
Heath said:
Having not tried this method yet (but will in a few days). I'm considering locking down the twist tool with just a heavy nite ize gear tie. I usually carry one with me anyways. I would think that It would hold it with no problem without introducing any metal to the system. Thoughts?
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Absolutely. It's very dependent on the length of your bolt... a shorter bolt will take more force to twist, but the one I use is 6 inches, and it can be held with my pinky. Obviously test it out thoroughly!
 
I do want to try it with a carbon fiber bolt, and I think if you have a strong collar or spacer then the shear strength shouldn't be much of an issue.
 
Heath said:
Having not tried this method yet (but will in a few days). I'm considering locking down the twist tool with just a heavy nite ize gear tie. I usually carry one with me anyways. I would think that It would hold it with no problem without introducing any metal to the system. Thoughts?
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I’m going to try this with a stealth stripped carriage bolt. Maybe a continuous loop of amsteel girth hitched instead of the s biner? I’m sure the stealth stripping would be enough though.
 
This will work to hold down anything, including a stick or platform.
Another thing is that unless you use it on the exact same tree at the exact same width, you'll be stretching out a new spot on the amsteel line most of the time.
 
_Dario said:
I’m going to try this with a stealth stripped carriage bolt. Maybe a continuous loop of amsteel girth hitched instead of the s biner? I’m sure the stealth stripping would be enough though.
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Yep, as long as you have it in far enough to put over the bolt but not where your foot could slip it off.
 
The amount of combat trauma classes I’ve taken over the years. I can’t believe I never thought of it. I must have 4 tourniquets lying around I could scavenge from. Awesome video man!
 
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