I'm sure the information is on here but I figured I would ask since I could not locate it in a search. Please feel free to just post another thread if you are familiar with one. Does anyone have a detailed picture of their rch attachment method to the tree teather. My plan is to use the tether for the bridge and rch connections. Just trying to figure out the best way to attach to the RCH. I am thinking a figure 8 on the RCH and maybe a prusik on the tether with a carabiner. Also considering just a figure 8 using the end of the tether but my thought is the screw gate carabiner method would be a time saver and plenty safe. Thanks in advance! As always I am all ears to the pro tips if there are better methods.
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RCH and Tether Attachment Question
- Thread starter whwood21
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here is my climb video that I have posted on here before that shows how I hook up and my tether set up.
Are you using the RCH as a saddle? Is it a backup to a chair or sling?
Start there.
Assuming it's a backup, the easiest in my experience has been a figure 8 on a retrace - it allows you to take up most of the slack left over in the knot. And it's safe and proven.
Thanks for the video, looks like you are using a ropeman and carabiner as an attachment, i have been unable to order due to the backlog everywhere but I can accomplish the same thing with a prussic, thanks for that informaton and cool video!
I'm thinking the figure 8 as kyler1945 stated with a carbiner and prussic will be fine then. (figure 8 on harness, another knot at the end of harness rope, carabiner, prussic on tether)
Sound reasonable? Or just hook a carabiner through the harness and forget the figure 8?
FYI i am using a black diamond BOD harness.
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I would personally ditch the prussic and carabiner for attachment to the harness, and use the figure 8 - as stated - the knot will eat up 18-30" of the end of your tether that you have to manage anyway. 30 seconds to tie the knot, less stuff, better management.
But, if you want to use a second prussic and biner to connect to the harness, sure it will work great. You'll then have the tail of your tether to manage.
I appreciate the information @kyler1945, I do like the idea of less bulk. I will give the figure 8 a try before adding gear, thanks!
Something to think about is how big are the trees you plan on hunting and how long is your tether? My current set up is a Tethrd tether, a fleece saddle and RCH. I have a Ropeman to adjust my fleece saddle connection and a prusik and caribiner to connect my RCH. With a head high tether I typically don't have 18"-30" of my tether left over to tie a figure 8. There is usually only about 6-12" of tether below the prusik that connects to my RCH.
@GCTerpfan I considered that and will do some testing. Most trees in my area will likely be 18" give or take. Rare to see one much larger than 2' in my hunting areas. I am using a 8' tether from HSS currently. Also using another HSS as my lineman's belt. I replaced the supplied carabiners with aluminum screw gates for weight savings. Sewed the sit drag bridge straps and tapped them for easier carabiner attachment. Bridge is 1" tubular webbing for the time being. Just getting all setup at the moment and wanting to make sure I double check everything in question. Thanks for the input!
I guess my main concern would be using a carabiner directly attached to my RCH, I have read that is a un-preferred method in the rock climbing world. Of course, I understand we wont be taking the falls that climbers exert on their equipment, but still I prefer to be a bit overly cautious in new setups. Just wanted to hear about others setups. I know there are plenty of options too.