FayetteKong
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How are you guys modding your hand climber for attaching it you your feet
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I have one practice session and zero hunts so far using my LWHC, but I used someone's idea on here of 18" Night Eyes Gear Ties to make stirrups. Also used the LW bungie cord to go behind my ankles and create tension (kinda like Summit climber system).How are you guys modding your hand climber for attaching it you your feet
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Try building one of my diy climbers. Its even easier.I do think folks should really give this climbing method more of a chance! Yes, it is tough....initially to get the hang of everything but so aren't WE stepps, lol.
I just put a strap across my platform for my feet, another strap looped through the middle, gets clipped into my RCH biner that is holding my tether to my RCH. I use the connecting strap to pull up the bottom strap to get feet under and to assist pulling up my legs as far as possible. I highly recommend a ropeman or other such device to adjust the tether length while climbing. One of my tricks that I learned and I think helps is to stand on my tippy toes and tighten up the tether once I have it moved up and in place (oh I have part of a night-tize rubber gear tie that I cut and wrapped around the rope to hold it in place below the loop and it works great) then to sit down on it to pull the tether into place, because it can move a bunch, then I stand up again real quick and tighten, then sit and pull up my feet. Hopefully, you don't have to adjust the tether every time because it can speed it up a bunch.
Anyway hope that helps, oh and plan a little more time so you aren't so rushed because it is a little slower than some other climbing methods.
Do you use that for ur platform? It looks pretty sweet but I hate bulk, does it come apart for packing? Also I think it's heavier than my XOP HC.Try building one of my diy climbers. Its even easier.
https://saddlehunter.com/community/index.php?threads/diy-climbing-aid.7873/#post-119704
I also have another cord that attaches near the teeth of the platform and is tied to the other leash this makes setting the platform back in place after adjusting the platform strap easy as when you pull it the teeth side come up and the platform bites again.
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To prevent the hand climber from folding, secure with a heavy zip tie.
Having trouble visualizing this. Would you elaborate?
I've never really had an issue with it folding, maybe once because I put my weight too far forward even then I didn't fall any, just moved my weight back a little.
Another thing I noticed with mine is that the square tubes that hold the belt can get noisy, moving up and down against the platform, I wrapped the platform where they meet up to reduce that noise. I need to try the hose to see if that helps.
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Only time I had problems with the hand climber folding was when I was resetting the traction belt while hanging from the saddle. It was a PITA so I just zip tie it every time now.
Another thing I noticed with mine is that the square tubes that hold the belt can get noisy, moving up and down against the platform, I wrapped the platform where they meet up to reduce that noise. I need to try the hose to see if that helps.
Yes, it's my platform. Bulky? Not really, it's flat. Your XOP or a lone wolf hand climber, you can easily get yourself hurt as a platform. They can fold up on themselves if you get on a tree that narrows up quickly. It's been done by several. If 2 lbs more causes you or anyone to compromise your safety, then you need to stay on the ground, imo. Yes lighter is good at times but I personally don't like pain. Be carefulif you stick with your xop.Do you use that for ur platform? It looks pretty sweet but I hate bulk, does it come apart for packing? Also I think it's heavier than my XOP HC.
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Yes, it's my platform. Bulky? Not really, it's flat. Your XOP or a lone wolf hand climber, you can easily get yourself hurt as a platform. They can fold up on themselves if you get on a tree that narrows up quickly. It's been done by several. If 2 lbs more causes you or anyone to compromise your safety, then you need to stay on the ground, imo. Yes lighter is good at times but I personally don't like pain. Be carefulif you stick with your xop.
Also another big + on my diy climber. It cost $15
I'm not in a business to make any money or anything. I'm not savvy with video making either. Just look at the pictures and you can see. It's just made of 1" steel tubing. Nothing specialI would be interested in seeing a video of your build in action. If it eliminates all the issues and safety concerns involved with the LW climber, I will pay your to build me one, if you're interested.