New guy questions

[Squirrels]

Completely green. My kestrel came in today. I did not order a tree strap or lineman’s belt. I’ve made my own before and have an extra Millennium safe line.

1: Recommendations on tree strap length would be appreciated. Unsure what to make it since they say to double wrap.

2: Also anyone have a recommended lineman’s belt length?

3: Can I ditch the steel carabiner that is on the bridge and opt for a lighter weight Black Diamond positron I already have?

4: I have a sterling ropes brand 1” wide sling that is 24”. Would that be a better alternative bridge than what can with the harness. Girth hitched on one side, carabiner in the opposite side?

Sorry fellas, just green



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[Birddog]

I'll take a stab at it.
1. Totally dependent on the size trees you are hunting. Mine is about 7 feet long, although I'm experimenting with a combination of webbing, rope, ropeman 2. It'll be lighter, shorter. Similar in function to what John E is using. If I knew how to sew, I'd make one like his. I never use a double wrap.
2. Mine's 6', but that's long for most of the trees I use.
3. I'm sure that's fine.
4. That sling will work fine if it is long enough to suit you. It'll slide smoothly through the biner on your tree strap.

Good luck.

 

[ImThere]

1&2 mine are the same length about 7 - 8 ft. Incase i need to go around branches.
3 please do
4 sure if that’s the bridge you want. Try it you will love it or hate it. To me it would depend on how it slides through the tether carabiner


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[Squirrels]

Thank guys. I tested the sling I had for the bridge and not sure it slides as smoothly as I'd like.

Birddog, can you direct me to John E's setup. I can inject thread.