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So thanks to @enkriss I ended up trying yet ANOTHER attachment method.
I know this seems like alot, but I really can't stand buckle straps for a multitude of reasons.
So Enkriss mentioned the USA Ultimate being the best So I looked that up, looked at my supplies, and realized I can make one. I took my 3/16 full bury HFAS rope that already had their HFAS attachment on it, and added a second one. Throw that around the tree, put the rope end through the first prussik, pulled tight like a truckers hitch with a daisy chain, then hooked the second prusik around the versa button and pulled tight.
Didn't even have to toe hook it was so tight to the tree. I toe hooked it anyways and I'm pretty sure the tree would break before this platform kicked out.
The only thing I wish I could figure out is how to do a schwabisch with these prussik loops, because once these amsteel prussiks are pulled tight, they're a little tough to break loose. I know there's a way but I've tried a couple times and end up goofing it up somehow.
So, thanks Enkriss for the suggestion on the USA Ultimate! I think I'll use this one going forward.
BT
I know this seems like alot, but I really can't stand buckle straps for a multitude of reasons.
So Enkriss mentioned the USA Ultimate being the best So I looked that up, looked at my supplies, and realized I can make one. I took my 3/16 full bury HFAS rope that already had their HFAS attachment on it, and added a second one. Throw that around the tree, put the rope end through the first prussik, pulled tight like a truckers hitch with a daisy chain, then hooked the second prusik around the versa button and pulled tight.
Didn't even have to toe hook it was so tight to the tree. I toe hooked it anyways and I'm pretty sure the tree would break before this platform kicked out.
The only thing I wish I could figure out is how to do a schwabisch with these prussik loops, because once these amsteel prussiks are pulled tight, they're a little tough to break loose. I know there's a way but I've tried a couple times and end up goofing it up somehow.
So, thanks Enkriss for the suggestion on the USA Ultimate! I think I'll use this one going forward.
BT