Lighten up

[rutjr]

I think one on the heavy parts of my system is the tether and lineman’s rope. I have them in my sys pouch on the side of the Kestrel and that’s what I feel while walking. I watched a video of @Nutterbuster and he used tubular webbings for his tether and bridge. I copied his system and all I can say is wow!

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[DelaWhere_Arrow]

I agree on the lineman’s. It’s really the only heavy part of my whole system. Saving pennies for one of Tethrd’s so at least the knots in mine will be gone. I switched to their tree tether recently and the difference in weight from my HSS ropes is astronomical. It only takes up 1/3 of my dump pouch, while the LB sticks out of the top while rolled up in there. I took to slinging the LB around my shoulders after watching DIY Sportsman do it, and for now it’s my preference for even weight distribution.

 

[Nutterbuster]

It's a small package, ain't it?

Just be sure to monitor it for wear and tear, and be confident of your knots and stitching.

@DelaWhere_Arrow I have some 8mm rope I'm no longer using. If you'd like, we can figure out something and I'll ship it to you. I have 2 pieces I think. One for a linemans and one for a tether. I don't think I'll ever go back to a bigger rope.

 

[rutjr]

It's a small package, ain't it?

Just be sure to monitor it for wear and tear, and be confident of your knots and stitching.

@DelaWhere_Arrow I have some 8mm rope I'm no longer using. If you'd like, we can figure out something and I'll ship it to you. I have 2 pieces I think. One for a linemans and one for a tether. I don't think I'll ever go back to a bigger rope.

Yeah small package for sure and I can't believe how inexpensive it is. As far as wear and tear , knots and stuff I'll keep an eye on that.

 

[redhawk]

I think one on the heavy parts of my system is the tether and lineman’s rope. I have them in my sys pouch on the side of the Kestrel and that’s what I feel while walking. I watched a video of @Nutterbuster and he used tubular webbings for his tether and bridge. I copied his system and all I can say is wow!

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What is the nite-ize Sbiner for??

 

[DelaWhere_Arrow]

It's a small package, ain't it?

Just be sure to monitor it for wear and tear, and be confident of your knots and stitching.

@DelaWhere_Arrow I have some 8mm rope I'm no longer using. If you'd like, we can figure out something and I'll ship it to you. I have 2 pieces I think. One for a linemans and one for a tether. I don't think I'll ever go back to a bigger rope.

Thanks Nutter! I’ll PM you when I get out of the tree tonight. Good looking out!

 

[rutjr]

What is the nite-ize Sbiner for??

My climbing system is a lone wolf seat. The nite -ize sbiner is attached to my safety line in case I drop it.

 

[redhawk]

Did you sew the continuous loop on the tubular webbing yourself? If you bought it, where?

 

[rutjr]

Did you sew the continuous loop on the tubular webbing yourself? If you bought it, where?

I sewed it myself. I bought the tubular webbing at strapworks.com .36 cents a foot the most expensive thing was the ansi cobra frame release d-ring. It was $20.50 shipping from AustriAlpin Inc in Canada was $15. Lol.


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[EricS]

I’ve been playing with it all summer. That reminds me I need to silence it tonight. The roller piece in the middle of the d ring is noisy. The webbing I have been using is noisy as well. I think blue water will be quieter.

 

[Nutterbuster]

I’ve been playing with it all summer. That reminds me I need to silence it tonight. The roller piece in the middle of the d ring is noisy. The webbing I have been using is noisy as well. I think blue water will be quieter.

Silencing it is easy. Cut a narrow strip of vet wrap and wrap the mess out of it. That'll keep it from moving side to side and free spinning. Mine is 100% quiet.

 

[ImThere]

I think I will end up with similar on my DIY JX3.


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[Nutterbuster]

I think I will end up with similar on my DIY JX3.


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I have used the same setup on my kestrel, kite, jx3, and tactisaddle. I am so attached to the one piece combo that I'm not sure I could switch. The only thing I've seen that intrigues me is the trophyline's belt/bridge combo. I like the idea of that, since it keeps the bridge out of sight and mind until you want it, like my current rig.

 

[iamcorey]

Do you guys back up with anything? Currently running a ropeman for the SD and a friction for the RCH. If I were to go with a web tether, any suggestions for attaching the RCH for safety?


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[EricS]

I’m backing up with my lb for now. I don’t see me ever having a problem with it the webbing.

 

[iamcorey]

I’m backing up with my lb for now. I don’t see me ever having a problem with it the webbing.

I think the webbing is solid. I was more concerned with the ansi d ring device. Assume you have to keep it under some tension?


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[EricS]

I think the webbing is solid. I was more concerned with the ansi d ring device. Assume you have to keep it under some tension?


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I use a ring of steps so it’s under tension from the time I put my weight on it until I hook my linesman’s back up getting ready to climb down.

 

[harold wright]

I will stick with what came with my kestrel. To much mods for me. Safty is not a fashion show.

 

[rutjr]

Fashion show? Lol, I didn’t do it because I like the way it looks I did it to make it easier on this old man!


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[redhawk]

Fashion show? Lol, I didn’t do it because I like the way it looks I did it to make it easier on this old man!


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my wife says it is a camo diaper, so no fashion for me