Possibly stupidest idea/question ever...

[Sgt. Beardface]

So I have a set of the LWCG mini sticks and recently switched to the Tethrd mini versa straps. So far I love it. I used 1/4” inside diameter rubber tubing on the bolts for wrapping my straps around for storage. Now, I wonder has any company ever thought about building something similar? Something such as a threaded metal sleeve that maybe has a footer of some style on the end to contain the straps even better? I am in the Air Force and know NOTHING about working with metal or I would try.
I know that this will slightly limit trees that can be climbed but so far I have had zero issues. Any help or ideas on where I could buy or if this even is a thing would be awesome.

-Chuck

 

[Sgt. Beardface]

Also, thanks for any info or advice.

 

[Sgt. Beardface]

 

[ricky racer]

Sorry man. I have no idea what you're talking about....

 

[Sgt. Beardface]

If there was a a screw on cap with a footer/washer on the threaded portion of the bolt for the stand offs/steps they would be perfect for wrapping straps, rope, Amsteel, almost anything that doesn’t have a buckle. I was just unsure if anyone already made these before I approached a metal shop about building them for me.

 

[Weldabeast]

You could buy aluminum sleeves, longer bolts, and washers to make something like that

 

[Hunter260]

Idk what you’re talking about either but I agree. Seems like no one in the climbing stick business has ever put any thought into how straps pack up.

 

[Vtbow]

Sorry man. I have no idea what you're talking about....

Sorry, I'm with Ricky.

 

[Sgt. Beardface]

You could buy aluminum sleeves, longer bolts, and washers to make something like that

Ah, okay. Was just hoping that there was an easy fix. I know sites like EWO have a ton of awesome stuff like this, didn’t know if maybe someone who had the skills already made them where it was as simple as Using Apple Pay

 

[Weldabeast]

Hotglue the bottle cap on....
I think your wanting something to keep the straps from sliding off the bolts the way he's got them wrapped up for storage

 

[pesqimon]

I got it, he’s wrapping the strap around the standoff bolt. He put a piece of tube around the bolt so the threads don’t catch the fabric.

Good idea, dunno of a commercial option for it.

In general I think vendors don’t put too much thought in how the straps pack.

 

[Sgt. Beardface]

Sorry, I'm with Ricky.

Gonna do my best here guys I promise.

if you look at the sticks the bolt that goes through the step/standoff has about 3/4” of threaded bolt past the nut on the standoff side. IF there was a threaded sleeve with any kind of footer/ or a 1/2” washer the straps would pack very neatly on the sticks. In my photos you can see how I wrapped on the bolts. In the closeup photo there is a rubber tube on the thread of the bolt that I am going around. That is the thread/bolt I am talking about.

 

[Sgt. Beardface]

Hotglue the bottle cap on....
I think your wanting something to keep the straps from sliding off the bolts the way he's got them wrapped up for storage

This^

 

[Sgt. Beardface]

Didn’t think about the bottle cap...

 

[pesqimon]

Here is a thought...

Your straps are 3/4”? Get a bolt (grade 8) that is at least 1” longer than the one there now. Find a 3/4” spacer that fits over the bolt (or tubing). Put a washer over that and finish with a locknut.

I wonder if extending the bolt will interfere with mounting the sticks but this should keep the straps neat.

 

[Sgt. Beardface]

Here is a thought...

Your straps are 3/4”? Get a bolt (grade 8) that is at least 1” longer than the one there now. Find a 3/4” spacer that fits over the bolt (or tubing). Put a washer over that and finish with a locknut.

I wonder if extending the bolt will interfere with mounting the sticks but this should keep the straps neat.

You sir are on to something!!!

 

[Weldabeast]

See posts 6 and 15

 

[Maverick1]

Google “Cap nuts for connector bolts”. I think that is what you are talking about? You may not be able to find the diameter/length combination you are looking for. The DIY post above is probably the best suggestion.

 

[pesqimon]

See posts 6 and 15

I think I read your post before I had fully understood the problem. In retrospect, basically same advice.

 

[Weldabeast]

great minds think alike