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Ratchet Strap

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Peterk1234

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I know you guys are doing the hook on the strap with a OCB. Has anyone done it with a ratchet? I just sewed one up and boy, that certainly would solve the problem of having to thread the strap through the slot. 20180413_165011.jpg
 
Peterk1234 said:
I know you guys are doing the hook on the strap with a OCB. Has anyone done it with a ratchet? I just sewed one up and boy, that certainly would solve the problem of having to thread the strap through the slot. View attachment 4437
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Yes, that is what I do. Then either put a sewn fold-over or a buckle on the tag end after it goes through the ratchet so it doesn’t pull out accidentally.
 
I tried that but didn’t like “throwing” or “dropping” the end around the tree with metal attached to it. I thought it would clank. My original climbing sticks were like that. Mess up with gloves on and it could get loud.


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drew13 said:
Yes, that is what I do. Then either put a sewn fold-over or a buckle on the tag end after it goes through the ratchet so it doesn’t pull out accidentally.
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Good tips. Thanks! Loop not only stops it from coming out but now I can hook it to my harness for the climb.

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How much does that setup weigh? And after covering the steps, do you get any noise? Trying to figure out step/platform options for this year.
 
If memory serves me correctly, the brackets weigh 3 or 4 ounce each. The bracket is the heaviest part. The whole thing is probably 2 lbs.
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How much does that setup weigh? And after covering the steps, do you get any noise? Trying to figure out step/platform options for this year.
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I cover each bracket with a half of a sock for transport to keep them quiet. It weighs a bit under 2 lbs. Going with a lighter duty bracket would make it lighter.
 
What are those brackets? I've seen a few videos and posts with you talking about them but I can't find those brackets. Where do you get them?
 
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