Primary tether attachment with figure 8

[trailblazer75]

I just always pulled it off and retied it at the quick link end. That way I could also untwist my rope. This system does cause quite a bit of rope twist and it can get annoying.

 

[phatkaw]

The only down side is I have to untie and retie the schwabisch each time I climb, but that is not an issue too me. That will be part of my prep each time before I leave the truck and even the night before a morning hunt.

A separate tether for Climbing and hunting off of works good for me and it doesn't take up much space...

 

[Yazoo Hntr]

Yes, but I have to untie it to get my rappel rope down out of the tree. I prefer the doing that each time e

 

[Yazoo Hntr]

I also have a grivel master mono that I can use to rappel instead of the figure 8. I don't think it twist the rope as bad.

 

[GreginPA]

Wouldn't that be kinda difficult to climb with it that way? I never considered doing that but I guess it would eliminate a carabiner and a cord from your system

Hey he only asked about what to do while hunting, not climbing

But thinking about it could help prevent clanking of gear. I would still use a carabiner for hooking the tether to the bridge. I guess if you had a bridge that disconnects from your saddle you could thread the alpine butterfly with it.

I'll have to look up how to tie the 'butterfly. (hope I can tie it with one hand) lol

I use two hands but it is really easy

Alpine Butterfly Loop

The Alpine Butterfly Loop provides a secure loop in the middle of a piece of rope. Load can be safely applied: from the loop to either end of the rope; between the two ends with the loop hanging free; or to the loop with the load spread between the two ends.

www.animatedknots.com

Personally I want my placement on the tether to be adjustable as I climb.

Same. Currently I'm using the madrock the whole way up but have been thinking of changing to something that has less potential for clanks.

 

[bowhunthard88]

The only down side is I have to untie and retie the schwabisch each time I climb, but that is not an issue too me. That will be part of my prep each time before I leave the truck and even the night before a morning hunt.

Have you tried using a loop/sling-style prussic and using a Kleimheist prussic knot? It's really super easy and quick to tie, even in the dark lol.

 

[tmattson]

Have you tried using a loop/sling-style prussic and using a Kleimheist prussic knot? It's really super easy and quick to tie, even in the dark lol.

Going to try that with my Beal-Jammy

 

[one-eyed-jack]

So, either the friction knot is untied before rappelling or a separate rope is used to rappel?