Is this when a ropeman would come in handy?

[Fatty in a tree]

So I've had my saddle for almost two weeks now, and have been practicing with it daily. I'm feeling very comfy in it (Kestrel Flex Sz 2) and I am shooting tight groups out of it. For my climbing method, I am using a hand climber (I hunt the northeast hardwoods, almost every tree is straight). I notice my prusik on my tether is always cinched very tight after weight is applied as it should be. Loosening the prusik to slide the tether up 20 plus times a climb is becoming a PIA, but doable. Is this where a ropeman would come in handy? My tether is predator rope that comes with the saddle kit. I've messed around with a french prusik, and it is very easy to move that way, but I am not comfortable with that style knot because I can still slide it when pressure is applied.

 

[Bigterp]

So I've had my saddle for almost two weeks now, and have been practicing with it daily. I'm feeling very comfy in it (Kestrel Flex Sz 2) and I am shooting tight groups out of it. For my climbing method, I am using a hand climber (I hunt the northeast hardwoods, almost every tree is straight). I notice my prusik on my tether is always cinched very tight after weight is applied as it should be. Loosening the prusik to slide the tether up 20 plus times a climb is becoming a PIA, but doable. Is this where a ropeman would come in handy? My tether is predator rope that comes with the saddle kit. I've messed around with a french prusik, and it is very easy to move that way, but I am not comfortable with that style knot because I can still slide it when pressure is applied.

Yes sir! Just might back up the tag end & have a good stopper knot, but it’s great for LWHC

 

[WannaBMonkey]

So I've had my saddle for almost two weeks now, and have been practicing with it daily. I'm feeling very comfy in it (Kestrel Flex Sz 2) and I am shooting tight groups out of it. For my climbing method, I am using a hand climber (I hunt the northeast hardwoods, almost every tree is straight). I notice my prusik on my tether is always cinched very tight after weight is applied as it should be. Loosening the prusik to slide the tether up 20 plus times a climb is becoming a PIA, but doable. Is this where a ropeman would come in handy? My tether is predator rope that comes with the saddle kit. I've messed around with a french prusik, and it is very easy to move that way, but I am not comfortable with that style knot because I can still slide it when pressure is applied.

I like my ropeman 1 on my tether and some folks swear by it and others are dead set against it. I would say read related posts and then you have to decide for yourself

 

[Fatty in a tree]

Yes sir! Just might back up the tag end & have a good stopper knot, but it’s great for LWHC

Okay great! Thanks!!

 

[Fatty in a tree]

I like my ropeman 1 on my tether and some folks swear by it and others are dead set against it. I would say read related posts and then you have to decide for yourself

I've read a few threads in regards to the use of them. I understand both sides and viewpoints! I'll keep reading before I pull the trigger! I've never used one and was curious if this climbing method would benefit from the use of one and would speed up the process for me. Thanks!

 

[Grasshopper]

I use the hand climber as a climbing method and use a ropeman on my tether. I try to minimize having slack in my tether as much as possible.

 

[bodark]

Try another wrap on your Klemheist if it’s still sliding. There is no way I’d use a regular prussik on my lineman’s belt - too hard to unload. Ropeman would come in handy there but you definitely don’t have to have one. As a matter of fact I got rid of mine there and haven’t really missed it.

 

[Fatty in a tree]

Try another wrap on your Klemheist if it’s still sliding. There is no way I’d use a regular prussik on my lineman’s belt - too hard to unload. Ropeman would come in handy there but you definitely don’t have to have one. As a matter of fact I got rid of mine there and haven’t really missed it.

Interesting! I'll give that a shot to see how I like it! Thanks!

 

[okccj]

Try another wrap on your Klemheist if it’s still sliding. There is no way I’d use a regular prussik on my lineman’s belt - too hard to unload. Ropeman would come in handy there but you definitely don’t have to have one. As a matter of fact I got rid of mine there and haven’t really missed it.

Hasn't this issue been solved through the use of tenders?

 

[BRAVEHEART]

I have a Ropeman1 and short prusik above it that I can move both at the same time with one hand.
I load the Ropeman1 and just snug the prusik so it has very little tension on it but will activate in the event my Ropeman1 fails. I also have a stopper knot on the end of my tether.

 

[Fatty in a tree]

Hasn't this issue been solved through the use of tenders?

I thought it was supposed to, (AH Factory one installed) but once it is set with weight, it is very tight and takes a bit of work to get it loose enough to slide. If I was doing it a few times it wouldn't be bad, but I'm doing it about 20 times while climbing and becomes a PIA.

 

[ThereWillBeSpuds]

I thought it was supposed to, (AH Factory one installed) but once it is set with weight, it is very tight and takes a bit of work to get it loose enough to slide. If I was doing it a few times it wouldn't be bad, but I'm doing it about 20 times while climbing and becomes a PIA.

Could also be remedied with a different hitch cord, perhaps one with a diameter closer to the diameter of your tether.

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[Patriot38]

This is a prime application for a ropeman. You shouldn't even think twice. If you don't like it you can sell it in the classifieds and be out 5-10 bucks.

If you feel unsafe there are many ways to back it up.

 

[Zoa]

Distel hitch with a tender.

 

[EricS]

All the different hitches are awesome. A ropeman is always handy.

 

[ChasingDinner]

So I've had my saddle for almost two weeks now, and have been practicing with it daily. I'm feeling very comfy in it (Kestrel Flex Sz 2) and I am shooting tight groups out of it. For my climbing method, I am using a hand climber (I hunt the northeast hardwoods, almost every tree is straight). I notice my prusik on my tether is always cinched very tight after weight is applied as it should be. Loosening the prusik to slide the tether up 20 plus times a climb is becoming a PIA, but doable. Is this where a ropeman would come in handy? My tether is predator rope that comes with the saddle kit. I've messed around with a french prusik, and it is very easy to move that way, but I am not comfortable with that style knot because I can still slide it when pressure is applied.

That adjusting up and down is why I went to a ropeman as well. Loved it enough to put a second one on my lineman belt and would spend the $$ again in a second. Hands down the best thing I have done for my setup was buying two ropemans.

 

[RJK314]

A Kong Duck works just as well as the Ropeman 1. as mentioned above i run it together with the prusik. I did though take out one twist in the prusik to make it slide routinely better AND as an added bonus when running both it allows me to make an 8 inch or so adjustment to my tether without looking if needed.

 

[cedar paul]

Michocan hitch or CT Rollnlock.

 

[Fatty in a tree]

Michocan hitch

WINNER!!!! Practiced tying it several times and completely understand how it operates. It works very well for me at ground level. Now I just need to practice with it ascending the tree to see if I still like it! Thanks!

 

[Fatty in a tree]

Actually going to stick with a regular/standard prusik knot until I can buy a ropeman. The Michocan stretches and is a long knot. Not a fan anymore! Thanks though!!