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Coaldigger

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I would like to have an adjustable bridge but hook the other end with a carabiner. Would this work? and if yes how would you tie the bridge to the carabiner. Would you clasp on to the bridge loop or prusik loop?
 
I've seen several adjustable rope bridges where a prusik loop is attached to the carabiner and the prusik affixed to the bridge. There is also a stopper knot at the end of the bridge so that you cannot slip the prusik off the end. You then attach the carabiner to your bridge loop and can adjust length as desired.

In my experience this works fine, but you do lose some rotation range as you cannot slide that side through your tether carabiner.

I realize that may not make a lot of sense.

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I'm surprised this isn't more common. My Tethrd saddle has the amsteel bridge eye spliced directly to the bridge loop. Has had me wondering about easy options to replace it if it becomes worn/frayed. Splicing ropes myself is not my thing, so almost like I would have to send the entire saddle back into Tethrd or a 3rd party to get an OEM type of replacement. Wonder why they do not just use that eye splice to girth hitch that end of the bridge to the bridge loop. Seems way easier, and would facilitate easy replacement. May not even need the carabiner at that point as OP mentioned, depending on how quickly you want to remove it and how often.
 
Spartan said:
I'm surprised this isn't more common. My Tethrd saddle has the amsteel bridge eye spliced directly to the bridge loop. Has had me wondering about easy options to replace it if it becomes worn/frayed. Splicing ropes myself is not my thing, so almost like I would have to send the entire saddle back into Tethrd or a 3rd party to get an OEM type of replacement. Wonder why they do not just use that eye splice to girth hitch that end of the bridge to the bridge loop. Seems way easier, and would facilitate easy replacement. May not even need the carabiner at that point as OP mentioned, depending on how quickly you want to remove it and how often.
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If you would need a new bridge you can get an amsteel adjustable bridge from Cruzr and put it on your self. It's very easy also H2 saddles also has a bridge that you can install. There are videos for both bridges on how to install
them.
 
Apex7 said:
If you would need a new bridge you can get an amsteel adjustable bridge from Cruzr and put it on your self. It's very easy also H2 saddles also has a bridge that you can install. There are videos for both bridges on how to install
them.
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Which one do you recommend the h2 or cruzr. I’m just getting into the saddle game. Hunted out of a cruzr last week for the first time and I just picked up a used mantis. I want to replace the bridge with an adjustable one.
 
Jbxl20 said:
Which one do you recommend the h2 or cruzr. I’m just getting into the saddle game. Hunted out of a cruzr last week for the first time and I just picked up a used mantis. I want to replace the bridge with an adjustable one.
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I have used them both and I settled on the Cruzr . I have one on my Cruzr XC and one on my Aero Hunter Flex.
 
Just my preference, I use a webbing runner, girth hitched on one side, and a carabiner to hook to the other bridge loop. This allows me to open my bridge up without goofing with it too much. I found a 24in runner gives me a decent size bridge for my comfort
 
Jay_Disarray said:
Just my preference, I use a webbing runner, girth hitched on one side, and a carabiner to hook to the other bridge loop. This allows me to open my bridge up without goofing with it too much. I found a 24in runner gives me a decent size bridge for my comfort
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I think I have done the same thing in the past. Do you have a pic of this setup? Are you talking simply a rated 24" climbing loop girth hitched around one bridge loop and the other with a caribiner to the other bridge loop. Like a GT climbing 24" climb rated loop?
 
woodsdog2 said:
I think I have done the same thing in the past. Do you have a pic of this setup? Are you talking simply a rated 24" climbing loop girth hitched around one bridge loop and the other with a caribiner to the other bridge loop. Like a GT climbing 24" climb rated loop?
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That's exactly what it is, I like being able to remove one side of my bridge. I found whichever adjustable bridge I had, they got tight if you didn't loosen them every time, and would be difficult to adjust while hanging. This allows me to remove a side of the bridge to put the saddle on, and a decent size bridge for comfort
 
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Spartan said:
I'm surprised this isn't more common. My Tethrd saddle has the amsteel bridge eye spliced directly to the bridge loop. Has had me wondering about easy options to replace it if it becomes worn/frayed. Splicing ropes myself is not my thing, so almost like I would have to send the entire saddle back into Tethrd or a 3rd party to get an OEM type of replacement. Wonder why they do not just use that eye splice to girth hitch that end of the bridge to the bridge loop. Seems way easier, and would facilitate easy replacement. May not even need the carabiner at that point as OP mentioned, depending on how quickly you want to remove it and how often.
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The old Aerohunter saddles were all attached on one end with a carabiner. It makes the bridge weigh more, it adds an additional potential for noise and you can’t cinch the bridge as tight when you’re walking in. That is why many people have gone away from it
 
Brocky said:
Adding a Prusik Stopper to the loop would make it openable at that end.
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And so that end of the bridge would just be girth hitched around the prussic stopper as shown? Then, to open it up, simply take tension off the bridge, loosen the girth hitch around the prussic stopper and you're open? That's pretty cool.
 
What is the prussic stopper knot you're using and the bridge knot to create the loop for the girth hitch?
 
I’m just running 8mm rope, with a michocan, & carabiner through the mich.


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Coaldigger said:
I would like to have an adjustable bridge but hook the other end with a carabiner. Would this work? and if yes how would you tie the bridge to the carabiner. Would you clasp on to the bridge loop or prusik loop?
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Here's how the Aerohunter Kestrel did it. One side of the bridge was tied to one bridge loop, the other attached with a carabiner to the other bridge loop. That's an eye & eye friction hitch connecting the bridge to the carabiner. A prusik loop will work, too.

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Brocky said:
Adding a Prusik Stopper to the loop would make it openable at that end.
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Wow, again, simplicity at its best. However, I’d be terrified the girth hitch on the bridge would slip over the connecting stopper knot when I took weight off the bridge. I guess this would be another castration band to the rescue situation.


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Boog said:
Here's how the Aerohunter Kestrel did it. One side of the bridge was tied to one bridge loop, the other attached with a carabiner to the other bridge loop. That's an eye & eye friction hitch connecting the bridge to the carabiner. A prusik loop will work, too.

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My only issue with these bridges were that they didn’t bite down and hold position on the bridge loops, well and the extra weight and noise potential. It’s the nice thing about a bridge that is permanently attached on the loops is that it can be wrapped to hold position on the loops. That it is lighter as well, but I can see the appeal of being able to open a bridge instead of stepping through or putting it on over your shoulders.
 
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