Ok thanks ... that last part is really what I was wondering. I'm 1-sticking and using my Madrock on my repel line as a tether. As soon as I go to my LB and step up after a move, the slack in the tether is a mess and the Madrock just wants to clang on everything. I'm thinking I should switch it up to an 8-foot tether and use knots (hitches) and keep the Madrock stashed until the ride back down. . Are you using tenders with the schwabiches so you can take up slack with one hand?
-
The SH Membership has gone live. Only SH Members have access to post in the classifieds. All members can view the classifieds. Starting in 2020 only SH Members will be admitted to the annual hunting contest. Current members will need to follow these steps to upgrade: 1. Click on your username 2. Click on Account upgrades 3. Choose SH Member and purchase.
-
We've been working hard the past few weeks to come up with some big changes to our vendor policies to meet the changing needs of our community. Please see the new vendor rules here: Vendor Access Area Rules
Knot advice for rappel/tether
- Thread starter Gorvai
- Start date
Yep.
I'll get you some pictures. I might have some in this tablet? ( I'm in the back seat of our work truck)
Another thing I might not have mentioned in this thread is that I climb with a separate tether. I don't hook up to my rappel rope 'till I'm ready to come back down to Earth...
Last edited:
You might be able to tell that I like the mini Kong figure eight for a tender...
This is great, thanks for the pics! I was going to ask you what that tender was ... it looks perfect. This is exactly what I'm thinking of switching to. I'm going to rig up some hitches on biners and possibly try it out this afternoon if I can find time.
Are those the standard 20" eye-to-eye's from Cruzr?
Do you use a quick link (or similar) on your tether, or just run it through each time?
^^^ I'll get back to you in an hour...
Switching vehicles.
Switching vehicles.
Check out these:
doublesteps.com
doublesteps.com
Kong Ottino Mini Figure 8
Mini Figure 8 from KONG. While this is a promotional item, a certain red-bearded man from SaddleHunter.com (Red Beard) figured out that this mini figure 8 was the perfect tender for your prusik on …
doublesteps.com
6mm Eye-to-Eye Hitch Cord
DESCRIPTION TRC: Compact form and lightweight functionality, this sewn eye to eye is not only more streamlined that tied knots, but also stronger. Clear tubing allows for easy inspection and protec…
doublesteps.com
MNFarmHunter
Well-Known Member
tmattson
Well-Known Member
Neat demo
88 posted the links to what and where I get the tenders and hitches.
Girth hitch on tethers and quick link or delta link on my rappel ropes.
Thanks for the help ... I just rigged this up on an 8' tether and I'm gonna go try it out. I went with a distel, because that's what worked best for me on my bridge. I tried them all. Figured I'd start here. I might end up doing this same thing on my LB because I just don't trust my Kong. I had a scary experience once with a Ropeman, which is basically the same thing. It was user-error, but still makes me nervous. Plus, it's metal (on metal) that can go clank. I ordered a 21" eye-to-eye from Cruzr. I'm also having them make me a 32" one for another purpose. He (Chad) made it up and got it in the mail within a couple hours! If anyone needs custom length eye-to-eyes, look no further!
Last edited:
I was gonna get a couple of the 20"ers from Cruzr but I didn't wanna pay the shipping price when I could buy them from EWO and get all kinds of other goodies too...
MNFarmHunter
Well-Known Member
Somewhat related but how are you fusing the ends of non-nylon core ropes like Oplux or BeeLine? I can't find a clear answer online and am willing to buy a heated rope cutter if it would actually work. In the meantime, I've been using 3:1 heatshrink with some superglue on the ends.
Looks pretty good.
Keep working on it and practicing with your stuff at low heights and you'll keep learning what you like and don't really like...
You will want to get better and better.. (well, atleast i do)
Thanks ... that's what I've been doing. I hung on that knot down low. It was slipping a bit, so I added one more twist and it was good. 1-sticked with it up to 20 feet and hung from it for a while. So far, so good. Everything's a work in progress for me and I keep making tweaks and changes and it gets a little easier every time. I'm about ready to start doing some mock hunts, hauling up gear and hanging it and shooting some arrows from up there.
Thanks ... that's what I've been doing. I hung on that knot down low. It was slipping a bit, so I added one more twist and it was good. 1-sticked with it up to 20 feet and hung from it for a while. So far, so good. Everything's a work in progress for me and I keep making tweaks and changes and it gets a little easier every time. I'm about ready to start doing some mock hunts, hauling up gear and hanging it and shooting some arrows from up there.
I just got a bunch of these ... I haven't tried them yet. Probably the same as your doing now though???
Rope End Caps (3:1 Heat Shrink)
Pre-Cut 3:1 Polyolefin Heat Shrink Tubing Pieces in black. These are used to finish off the ends of your rope such as Oplux, Ultra-Tech, TRC, and Beal. These ropes are heat-resistant and do not sea…
doublesteps.com
Seems like every time I place an order with EWO I'm like "damn it, I needed one of those too!" I have a couple of those brass mini Kongs in my cart now, lol. Just gotta wait till I can justify the $11 shipping charge. I made my own 1-stick and they had everything I needed. Chad at Cruzr did me right too though. He made me a custom 32" and I bought a standard 21" and he had it all in the mail this afternoon and only charged me $5 for shipping. That's unheard of. All of the companies and individuals I've bought from over the few months have been outstanding. It's really nice. I get tons of help on sites like this one too. It's a great community. So many helpful YouTube vids, etc.