Black Titan
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Hey guys,
I recently got the HFAS to use with my EDP, but having some issues getting it locked solidly to the tree. @mattpsu1 mentioned having similar issues in another thread, so I figured I would throw up a dedicated thread to try and get some feedback or advice on using this platform attachment method.
When I first hung it, I set it at chest height, wrapped around left side of the tree, came back, put the prusik look on the button, and tightened straight back like the instructions suggest. I then cammed the platform down, and it was not very secure. I retightened the prussik and I pulled some more, still no good. I then put weight on the top of the post, uncammed the platform while pushing down on the post, and recammed the platform. Simulating a toe hook the best I could. This tightened it up considerably, but when I pushed on the side, it easily tipped over.
So thinking I didn't get enough pressure when I "toe hooked", I moved it down low enough to where I could step on it and put my weight on it. I tightened, cammed, then toe hooked with my actual weight, and then recammed. Felt secure while standing, but when I stepped off and then put my foot on the side, with just a small push I was able to kick it out.
This doesn't lead to confidence in this attachment method. Does anyone have any suggestions?
I thought about trying to use the HFAS like a daisy chain, and using the truckers hitch. Leaving the prussik on the right side of the tree after wrapping from the left, going under the button then down through the prussik, tightening, and hitching behind the button. I don't think it's designed to be used this way though, and not sure if that would be safe.
BT
I recently got the HFAS to use with my EDP, but having some issues getting it locked solidly to the tree. @mattpsu1 mentioned having similar issues in another thread, so I figured I would throw up a dedicated thread to try and get some feedback or advice on using this platform attachment method.
When I first hung it, I set it at chest height, wrapped around left side of the tree, came back, put the prusik look on the button, and tightened straight back like the instructions suggest. I then cammed the platform down, and it was not very secure. I retightened the prussik and I pulled some more, still no good. I then put weight on the top of the post, uncammed the platform while pushing down on the post, and recammed the platform. Simulating a toe hook the best I could. This tightened it up considerably, but when I pushed on the side, it easily tipped over.
So thinking I didn't get enough pressure when I "toe hooked", I moved it down low enough to where I could step on it and put my weight on it. I tightened, cammed, then toe hooked with my actual weight, and then recammed. Felt secure while standing, but when I stepped off and then put my foot on the side, with just a small push I was able to kick it out.
This doesn't lead to confidence in this attachment method. Does anyone have any suggestions?
I thought about trying to use the HFAS like a daisy chain, and using the truckers hitch. Leaving the prussik on the right side of the tree after wrapping from the left, going under the button then down through the prussik, tightening, and hitching behind the button. I don't think it's designed to be used this way though, and not sure if that would be safe.
BT