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Tethers / safety rope question

Heath

Heath

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First I'll say im new to saddle hunting and im still gathering the appropriate equipment to begin.
My question is this: looking at the different tethers from companies. Im I missing something because the HSS type style line is like $25 and most others sold by saddle companies are $55 to $80. They appear to come with similar items.
I have a HSS type style from my climber that I was going to use and I will need to purchase one more of some type. Safety is not the place to save a few bucks. Can someone explain these differences to me if any? Thanks

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Tethrd's tether is rated for 5,000 pounds. The HSS one is rated at 400. I am sure there are other differences but that one is the most obvious.***

*This information is false, I used a different rating for the same comparison.*
 
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Plenty of us used the HSS rope as a tether the first year before we started thinking that a particular 8 foot rope would make us better hunters. We're not shock-loading our tether under normal circumstances. Test at ground level before you Trust up in a tree.

That said, the HSS carabiner & stuff was way heavier than what you can get in climbing gear. And you can find "shorts" (ends of ropes, oddball sizes, etc) at places like rwrope.com that make it a lot more affordable if you'll be buying a tether and linesman, etc.
 
JBDaddy said:
Plenty of us used the HSS rope as a tether the first year before we started thinking that a particular 8 foot rope would make us better hunters. We're not shock-loading our tether under normal circumstances. Test at ground level before you Trust up in a tree.

That said, the HSS carabiner & stuff was way heavier than what you can get in climbing gear. And you can find "shorts" (ends of ropes, oddball sizes, etc) at places like rwrope.com that make it a lot more affordable if you'll be buying a tether and linesman, etc.
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Never heard of that site before. Looks like it may prove useful.
 
LarkHarrison243 said:
Never heard of that site before. Looks like it may prove useful.
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Look for "static" climbing rope at least 8mm in size, and with a KN rating in the 20's. Ask questions or search here for what other people have used or know about a specific piece if you have any doubts. "Sterling HTP Static" is a 9mm rope well respected around here, but there are smaller/lighter/costlier options.
 
HSS rated for 400 lbs???? Pretty sure its rated for a fall from a 400 lb person. A 400 Lb rope wouldnt cut it if a 200 lb guy fell from any distance. Thats what its designed for, a fall restraint. I do wish they would advertise it KN rating. I suppose if they stated-- This rope is rated for 2000 lbs...joe blow would figure thats overkill and just go buy farm store rope?
 
Jokerswild said:
HSS rated for 400 lbs???? Pretty sure its rated for a fall from a 400 lb person. A 400 Lb rope wouldnt cut it if a 200 lb guy fell from any distance. Thats what its designed for, a fall restraint. I do wish they would advertise it KN rating. I suppose if they stated-- This rope is rated for 2000 lbs...joe blow would figure thats overkill and just go buy farm store rope?
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Paracord is 500 pounds. I expect the HSS rope is much much higher or they would have been sued out of existence years ago.


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