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Rappelling gear

TNhunter

TNhunter

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So after deciding I won't be able to use spikes in my state. I still would benefit from rappelling down after climbing with my platform. I have never rappelled and have no idea what to buy. Can somebody give me an exact list of everything I need to purchase including rope and length?


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How are you planning on going up? SRT? If so, grab an ATC or GriGri2 as your belay device and a rock climbing harness. Simply attach it when your ready to drop and off you go. Then you need a plan for getting your rope free.


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mikebingham said:
How are you planning on going up? SRT? If so, grab an ATC or GriGri2 as your belay device and a rock climbing harness. Simply attach it when your ready to drop and off you go. Then you need a plan for getting your rope free.


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I hunt out of a Aero hunter and have the xop seat as my platform. I have climbed several trees using the platform and saddle to get up and down. Going up is fine coming down is way to slow.


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You'll want an easy autoblock so you can hang safely while you tear down
TNhunter said:
I hunt out of a Aero hunter and have the xop seat as my platform. I have climbed several trees using the platform and saddle to get up and down. Going up is fine coming down is way to slow.


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I really like my grigri2, auto stop and controlled descent. I had very little experience before getting involved with saddle hunting and it seemed like a logical choice. You can also use a prusik instead of an auto block.


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mikebingham said:
I really like my grigri2, auto stop and controlled descent. I had very little experience before getting involved with saddle hunting and it seemed like a logical choice. You can also use a prusik instead of an auto block.


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Where do you guys buy your equipment from


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Rope- Sterling htp 9-11mm around 50 feet is plenty.
Descender- Grigri2 or plus
50 feet of paracord and a certified delta or screw link

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Treestuff.com, coupon code FREESHIP, good prices excellent service and good selection.

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And are you using the GriGri like a Ropeman? That justifies the weight and expense...no switch over.
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Rope- Sterling htp 9-11mm around 50 feet is plenty.
Descender- Grigri2 or plus
50 feet of paracord and a certified delta or screw link

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justsomedude said:
And are you using the GriGri like a Ropeman? That justifies the weight and expense...no switch over.
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On public land i do, i just tie a stopper knot in the rope. On private i have everything preset ahead of time.

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For rappelling....nothing
Hunting I use the aero hunter saddle and I have two ropemans


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