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Schaeffer Cam Cleat on Tethrd Predator
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What’s the right size?
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The right size may depend on weight limit. I would consider the Schaefer large at a 500# rating. Only because it’s not just about your weight but the torque form the platform caming over. This is especially true if using a full bury amsteel rope because it will not flex. But ultimately it’s your call.
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I thought about doing this at one time but I was concerned about how much force would be generated on the cleat by a hard cam. I used this method all season. It doesn't get much simpler and quiet than a single strand of amsteel with a brummel locked eye in each end.
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