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Latitude Rope belt

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jimbo

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Hey I was just curious if anyone knew the knot that latitude has on the metal free saddle I have owned both iterations of the method saddle 1 and 2 and have sold both but I love the rope belt and I have about 5 feet of oplux and was wanting to put on on my tx5 and see how well I like it on it
 
jimbo said:
Hey I was just curious if anyone knew the knot that latitude has on the metal free saddle I have owned both iterations of the method saddle 1 and 2 and have sold both but I love the rope belt and I have about 5 feet of oplux and was wanting to put on on my tx5 and see how well I like it on it
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not sure what its called but looks like one rope schwabisch...
 
^^^ I'm not sure if that's the right one?

I couldn't get the knot they use tied right.
So I use the Blake’s Hitch.
I just did my TX5. I like the rope way better than their belt.
I did my own rope belt on my Method with a Blake’s as well...
 
Chrighton said:
Honestly I've never tried to tie it, but I got the knot info from Latitude. A blakes definately works too.
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That video you linked is one of the ones I tried to follow along with.
I couldn't get it using both ends of one rope. I tried a bunch of times and gave up.

@kmleach gave me the me the name and he was really nice to chat with.
I like the folks at Latitude!
 
This is the first ive heard of a metal free saddle. I can see the appeal, but am used to my buckles. What are they doing for leg loop - similar to the belt? I’ll have to check this out
 
It’s an adjustable bend. Search for Method 2 belt mod started by me that talks about it and how to modify it.


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Latitude Method 2 Belt Mod

I know not everyone has this problem but on my Method 2, the rope belt would come loose while walking around. The knot used on the belt is an adjustable bend but as tied, does not always hold tight. What I did was untie the knot and add an additional wrap around the standing end before...
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Crcusmonky said:

Latitude Method 2 Belt Mod

I know not everyone has this problem but on my Method 2, the rope belt would come loose while walking around. The knot used on the belt is an adjustable bend but as tied, does not always hold tight. What I did was untie the knot and add an additional wrap around the standing end before...
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I guess leaving Latitude off made a difference…lol. Thanks!
 
Oplux is soft and it's not big around.
I've tried a few different ropes and bigger or stiffer ropes can be felt and become uncomfortable after a while if you have any pressure points underneath, like belt loops in your huntin' pants, or whatever...

I bet Amsteel would be ok? I haven't tried it but it's probably a good choice.
 
Both saddles I made this year I followed the video I shared and I used amsteel. Really liking the rope belt and the amsteel is light but holds great. Added benefit of that style of rope built is it has a spliced eye on the end that you could use for a safety/backup connection.
 
I had some amsteel in the garage and just tried the knot and seem to work well. Holds well and breaks free easy enough. I added the extra wrap per @MNFarmHunter thread that seemed to work well. I will put on the saddle I have and give it a go. Thanks for the help!
 
Do the knots hold firmly enough to keep a saddle that’s laden with saddle bags from sliding down on a multi mile walk? Do you find the knots feel bulky and impede bending at the waist?
 
Jammintree said:
Do the knots hold firmly enough to keep a saddle that’s laden with saddle bags from sliding down on a multi mile walk? Do you find the knots feel bulky and impede bending at the waist?
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I have a Method 2. I tighten the bridge down also and have no issues with sagging. I slide the knot to the left side of my waist and it is not noticeable.

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I’ve worn mine for no longer than 1 mile. It held up a full tethrd sys hailer and tethrd roll pouch with 35’ of 9mm rope, madrock, carabiner, and quick link. The knot is small if you use amsteel and if it’s a free floating belt then you can move the knot wherever you want.
 
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