Leaving rappel rope/tether over night

[25ftup]

What are the cons if any of leaving your tether over night?

I currently one stick, but I also have a hand ascender for SRT. I got tired of the throwball and don’t hunt the same tree very often (should leave presets).

Is there a negative to leaving my tether/rappel in the tree and then I can just use my hand ascender in the morning instead of one sticking back up? Would rain or heavy dew affect this? Anybody else do this??

 

[CharlieTN]

Unseen damage from critters would be my biggest concern. Squirrels can really do some damage quickly and it would be where you might not see it from down below.

 

[jhunter13]

Porcupines are a real concern

 

[25ftup]

Unseen damage from critters would be my biggest concern. Squirrels can really do some damage quickly and it would be where you might not see it from down below.

That is a great point. Had plenty chewed by them already

 

[2Sloe]

Invariably, I change my mind and want to hunt somewhere else in the morning.

 

[25ftup]

Invariably, I change my mind and want to hunt somewhere else in the morning.

Also considered that aspect especially if the wind wasn’t right.

 

[MattMan81]

Get a bucket of cheap poly line. Carry 60 feet or so with you. If you find a tree you like hunting in, leave the line up over a branch before you exit. When it gets ruffed up it can break. But only cost your a few cents to leave it there. If you forget about it, no big deal. Buy a bunch, or just a little.

 

[Tapeworm]

Here in Central FL there is a good chance that a bear will chew on it or yank it out of the tree and walk off with it

I’ve had them chew up climbing stand cables and tree stand seats & also steal seats completely

I don’t trust leaving much over night if it’s chewable


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[Still Kicking]

I won't leave any rope I depend on for life safety. I always have a 50 ft roll of paracord when climbing a new tree and use it to preset for subsequent visits.

 

[TreeRecon]

It's dependent upon the environment you're in and animals in the area.

I know a few tree guys who also hunt. They leave lines in the trees for extended periods of time. They're both using Kernmantle lines, but different brands

 

[GravityTension]

It's dependent upon the environment you're in and animals in the area.

I know a few tree guys who also hunt. They leave lines in the trees for extended periods of time. They're both using Kernmantle lines, but different brands

Cavers leave fixed lines for years. HowKnot2 has a YouTube video where they test the breaking strength of cave lines decades old and break strength was surprisingly high; above any reasonable saddle hunter's weight.

I leave a few fixed 25ft lines of Sterling Canyon 9mm attached to metal climbing anchors drilled into trees. They go up in August and come down in December and show minimal wear. I used to buy new lines every year but stopped because most of them show very little ware.

Agree about keeping 60ft of Paracord in your pack though. I'll leave one in trees that are on public or private areas I'm just trying out.

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[TreeRecon]

Cavers leave fixed lines for years. HowKnot2 has a YouTube video where they test the breaking strength of cave lines decades old and break strength was surprisingly high; above any reasonable saddle hunter's weight.

I leave a few fixed 25ft lines of Sterling Canyon 9mm attached to metal climbing anchors drilled into trees. They go up in August and come down in December and show minimal wear. I used to buy new lines every year but stopped because most of them show very little ware.

Agree about keeping 60ft of Paracord in your pack though. I'll leave one in trees that are on public or private areas I'm just trying out.

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I'm going to look that up! Thanks !

Quality ropes are much more durable than most give them credit for. Kermantle is primarily used in rope access work, where it's exposed to a variety of conditions and chemicals.