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So could a soft shackle be used to hold a moveable aider on a stick instead of a biner or rope.
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Soft shackle
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Arkrider
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Or a continuous loop.
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Arkrider
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Here's a pic of the soft shackle and aider on my LW stick.
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I like how you did your loop. Very cool.
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Arkrider
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Thanks Greg. I assume you're referring to the soft shackle or the twisted d shackle mounted to the stick?
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Yeah, it's cool how you attached it to the bolt inside the stick. I looped mine around the post and over the steps. Yours is more elegant.
Arkrider
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Thanks but if you like that I'm certain you'll like this even more!
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Arkrider
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I've been using these for the past 3 years and it's been flawless. Super fast deployment when needing additional height and easy stowing for stack and carry.
I bought some Hawk Helium sticks this year and basically did the exact same mod to them.
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I bought some Hawk Helium sticks this year and basically did the exact same mod to them.
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Super slick! Well done.
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Whatcha using as your foot spreader on your rope?
Arkrider
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Heavy wall shrink tubing with adhesive. I also double layered it.
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Arkrider
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Thanks! I've been sitting on that one a little too long. lol
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So @ a touch over 8lbs for 3 sticks & aiders , what is typical climbing height??
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Thanks but if you like that I'm certain you'll like this even more!
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Those are slick... what is the loop coming from out of the stick made of?
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Arkrider
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I actually have four set up like that but believe it or not, I never got a true measure of height. I can tell you this though, I've got a 30' retractable rope and I've gotten close to maxing it out while standing on my platform. I would probably say on average of 25'.
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They are Ronstan's 1/4" twisted D shackles. I bought a "create your color" Plastic Dip kit, mixed up an outdoor brown color and dipped them prior to installing. If you plan on dipping them, be sure to rough them up with heavy grit sandpaper so the plastic dip will adhere better.
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Harleycharlie
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Very slick !!!!!!