WARNING.
For entertainment purposes only!!
The Loop Alien XL in my second video below is NOT approved for supporting human weight. The newest version of this product is also thinner Titanium, therefore not as strong as the ones that I am using.
Don’t do what I do. Take my ideas and make them better, safer and easier to use.
I can climb over 20’ with a total weight of around 1.5 pounds (depending on step used), while remaining tethered the whole time. I never have to swing to the side of the tree or even put my knees against the tree (the things I don’t like about one sticking).
This is my own creation that combines a daisy chain and my own ‘button knot’ similar to an improved soft shackle. All from one continuous piece of Amsteel.
It is easily connected, disconnected and adjusted while at height.
For those who still like Ameristeps, Bullman Silent Approach Steps, the new Treehopper steps or even Climb Paws. This works great for climbing (stepping straight down on step), not so much for side pressure. You shouldn’t be applying side pressure when climbing anyway.
It works for EWO squirrel steps, but not as well due to their narrow width and design. I do have a sub-1 ounce solution for squirrel steps that also features no moving parts. Stay tuned.
Anyway, I have digressed. I use a 48” Dyneema sling as a CAYG aider. I’m traveling for work, but I can demo this and someone can video at the Greater Carolinas event Saturday.
For entertainment purposes only!!
The Loop Alien XL in my second video below is NOT approved for supporting human weight. The newest version of this product is also thinner Titanium, therefore not as strong as the ones that I am using.
Don’t do what I do. Take my ideas and make them better, safer and easier to use.
I can climb over 20’ with a total weight of around 1.5 pounds (depending on step used), while remaining tethered the whole time. I never have to swing to the side of the tree or even put my knees against the tree (the things I don’t like about one sticking).
This is my own creation that combines a daisy chain and my own ‘button knot’ similar to an improved soft shackle. All from one continuous piece of Amsteel.
It is easily connected, disconnected and adjusted while at height.
For those who still like Ameristeps, Bullman Silent Approach Steps, the new Treehopper steps or even Climb Paws. This works great for climbing (stepping straight down on step), not so much for side pressure. You shouldn’t be applying side pressure when climbing anyway.
It works for EWO squirrel steps, but not as well due to their narrow width and design. I do have a sub-1 ounce solution for squirrel steps that also features no moving parts. Stay tuned.
Anyway, I have digressed. I use a 48” Dyneema sling as a CAYG aider. I’m traveling for work, but I can demo this and someone can video at the Greater Carolinas event Saturday.
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