Rubber stop on tether

[MA_PAdeerslayer]

I saw somewhere I thought here now I can’t find it….it was like a rubber clip that clipped onto your tether rope to keep it from loosening and falling down the tree when not being pulled on…. Like I said can’t find it for the life of me and wanted to order one.
Any helps appreciated thanks!

 

[CZMark]

A few guys on here were using hardware-store neoprene washers on their tethers as stops.

 

[Zero One Actual]

Tether rope keeper

Hey guys. I saw a video where a guy used something that looked like a rubber ring to hold his tether rope in place instead of a gear tie. Have ya'll tried this? What is it that he's using? Thanks!

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[HappyChappy]

Small nite ize rubber gear ties get the job done and can be used for other purposes as well

 

[Westdesign03]

I actually just use a small alligator style clamp (with no teeth) that has a rubber tip on the ends of the jaws and tie a piece of paracord to it. Then put a small caribeaner on the other end of the rope so I clamp it to my saddle. Instant on/off that’s quiet while going up the tree and works well. Only a few bucks invested.


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[Schemeecho]

I actually just use a small alligator style clamp (with no teeth) that has a rubber tip on the ends of the jaws and tie a piece of paracord to it. Then put a small caribeaner on the other end of the rope so I clamp it to my saddle. Instant on/off that’s quiet while going up the tree and works well. Only a few bucks invested.


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I use a rubber fender washer or a nitized gear tie. And when practicing I can't tell ya how many times I have done the climb of shame to retrieve my rappel rope. I like your idea of the alligator clip with paracord and a carabiner clip.

 

[Schemeecho]

@Westdesign03 What did you do just file the teeth off of the clip?

 

[Westdesign03]

@Westdesign03 What did you do just file the teeth off of the clip?

No, actually the words alligator clamps was probably the wrong wording. I’m actually using these:

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[swampdonkey]

Why not just loop the tag end through a second time?

 

[Westdesign03]

Why not just loop the tag end through a second time?

I don’t think I follow what you mean.


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[swampdonkey]

I run the tether through the eye twice after pulling it tight instead of once and ive never had it slip doing that.

 

[wdarby]

I just picked up one of these and tried it last weekend with Oplux. Was happy with the results so far. Last year I double looped through my quick link at height, but used simple tension one-sticking on the way up.

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[Schemeecho]

Why not just loop the tag end through a second time?

Because I use a quick link on my tether and rappel rope.

 

[Weldabeast]

I'm not happy with what I currently use and the other things I've tried prior. I have a bunch of rubber up here at work I make gaskets with. What is the hole size of the rubber washers u guys are buying? 5/16 maybe?

 

[Westdesign03]

I run the tether through the eye twice after pulling it tight instead of once and ive never had it slip doing that.

Oh ok. Never thought of trying that. I’ll have to see how that goes. Thanks for the tip!


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[phatkaw]

I'm not happy with what I currently use and the other things I've tried prior. I have a bunch of rubber up here at work I make gaskets with. What is the hole size of the rubber washers u guys are buying? 5/16 maybe?

3/16 for 8mm ropes
1/4 for 9mm ropes
You want them pretty snug.

 

[mtsrunner]

3/16 for 8mm ropes
1/4 for 9mm ropes
You want them pretty snug.

^^^^^yep

 

[Weldabeast]

3/16 for 8mm ropes
1/4 for 9mm ropes
You want them pretty snug.

I'll have to play with it....the rubber I have it .25 thick and I don't think I will be able to get the rope thru the hole at that size.... I'll play with it and we'll see...

 

[mtsrunner]

I'll have to play with it....the rubber I have it .25 thick and I don't think I will be able to get the rope thru the hole at that size.... I'll play with it and we'll see...

Yeah, the fender washers we are using are only 1/16” thick.

 

[phatkaw]

I'll have to play with it....the rubber I have it .25 thick and I don't think I will be able to get the rope thru the hole at that size.... I'll play with it and we'll see...

Sometimes it's tough to get the right size washer started on your rope if you've got a big fat shrink tube on the ends...


I've actually untied my quick-link to slip washers or my Mini Kong figure eights on that end because the other end of the rope had a 'bulged out' shrink tube.