Treehopper Recon sling

[Sheldon]

I discovered a mod for the recon today- I threaded an adjustable strap(a replacement for a Petzl foot ascender) through the plates in the slots that bridge rides in and was able snug everything up nicely.

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[Sheldon]

I saw, 1st hand @Nugget utilibridge on his Recon. It was really nice...a great mod.
But my take on the bungee belt is that it self adjusts and stays tight when the bridge is slacked during repositioning in the tree...the bungee pulls tight and the sling doesn't sag.
This is a case of both mods have good reasons to have one or the other. No piece of gear is perfect out of the box and no mod is perfect either. Each has its attributes or weaknesses.
Personally, I'm torn between the bungee belt and the utilibridge. I like them both. But they are not equal. Each has its strengths.

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Just for yucks decided to tack a standard issue waist belt to the top loop. Seems promising. Can keep it snug in the tree or climbing, doesn’t affect the adjustability and doesn’t dig into my belly. Running it with the adjustable amsteel bridge keeps everything where it should be when walking. Looking at a couple other things but really diggin’ this thing overall.


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[Allegheny Tom]

Just for yucks decided to tack a standard issue waist belt to the top loop. Seems promising. Can keep it snug in the tree or climbing, doesn’t affect the adjustability and doesn’t dig into my belly. Running it with the adjustable amsteel bridge keeps everything where it should be when walking. Looking at a couple other things but really diggin’ this thing overall.


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Attaching a waist belt directly to the webbing of the top section was something we experimented with.
We did not like it nearly as much as having the belt attach to the plates.
Stitching a belt directly to the webbing definitely would have been easier, but it just didnt work as well.
Pretty much every detail of the Recon has been thought about, re thought about, adjusted, remade, rethought, etc.

 

[Sheldon]

Attaching a waist belt directly to the webbing of the top section was something we experimented with.
We did not like it nearly as much as having the belt attach to the plates.
Stitching a belt directly to the webbing definitely would have been easier, but it just didnt work as well.
Pretty much every detail of the Recon has been thought about, re thought about, adjusted, remade, rethought, etc.

Don’t doubt that a bit. The attached waist belt does lead to an issue of the sling flopping around. Easily solved with an adjustable bridge to take in the slack. I am running an amsteel rig.

Also put some 1” webbing loops on the new waist belt. This allows you to run leg straps thru the rear center molle loop, over the slings then attach with g-hooks similar to the Mantis. Snugs everything up, still fully adjustable and keeps everything in place during transport. Don’t want use them just take the hooks off and remove them.

Rerouting the loops as you detail is definitely the way to go. This has become my go to rig. Love the adjustability and IMHO more comfortable than anything else I’ve tried. As for the added waist belt it works for me and alleviates the only issue I had. That makes me smile...


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[Bwhana]

I wanted to share a DIY belt option with an adjustable bungee cord that is superb to anything I have tried so far. It is using custom, removable plastic clips on the rings and an adjustable, mini carabiner clip for quick attachment/removal (think Ropeman 1 with a built in carabiner). I did not create this, the original owner did, then traded to another site member, then I purchased it from him. Unless something drastically changes, I will leave it on here forever. Sharing in case someone else wants to duplicate it.

 

[Allegheny Tom]

I wanted to share a DIY belt option with an adjustable bungee cord that is superb to anything I have tried so far. It is using custom, removable plastic clips on the rings and an adjustable, mini carabiner clip for quick attachment/removal (think Ropeman 1 with a built in carabiner). I did not create this, the original owner did, then traded to another site member, then I purchased it from him. Unless something drastically changes, I will leave it on here forever. Sharing in case someone else wants to duplicate it.

Wow, who would have ever thought of that concept of an adjustable bungee belt? LOL.
That looks sweet. A lot prettier than mine.

 

[gcr0003]

I wanted to share a DIY belt option with an adjustable bungee cord that is superb to anything I have tried so far. It is using custom, removable plastic clips on the rings and an adjustable, mini carabiner clip for quick attachment/removal (think Ropeman 1 with a built in carabiner). I did not create this, the original owner did, then traded to another site member, then I purchased it from him. Unless something drastically changes, I will leave it on here forever. Sharing in case someone else wants to duplicate it.

@TCaltagirone is the guy to thank for this neat set up!

 

[TCaltagirone]

Thanks guys! @Allegheny Tom you were the inspiration for the bungee belt lol. @Bwhana i just took a piece of kydex to make the clips and the adjuster is a “better than a bungee tie down” just took the cord out and replaced with bungee material

 

[Bwhana]

Thanks guys! @Allegheny Tom you were the inspiration for the bungee belt lol. @Bwhana i just took a piece of kydex to make the clips and the adjuster is a “better than a bungee tie down” just took the cord out and replaced with bungee material

I thought it might be kydex, but thicker than any I've used in the past. You did a great job on it!

 

[TCaltagirone]

@Bwhana thank you believe it was 1/8” kydex...it was a great saddle i just switched to a tactisaddle as it is a little more minimalist and perfect for using in a hang on and as a saddle

 

[Bwhana]

Based on recent posts about comfort in the slings, I wanted to share what I have found to work best, and it is not what most are doing. This applies to the Recon, Wraptor, and Anderson, not to the Wrap2R, Wraptor with fleece or mesh between sections, and TBD for the Latitude.

Most guys are trying to use the bottom section to sit on and keep the upper section higher as a back support. I get the desire, but to get more comfort while sitting or leaning, both sections should be lower - I even have the middle two straps touching, and use a separate backrest if desired. This has been my go to position from day one with mine. Hope it helps, but like all things saddle, it won't work for all.

 

[Vtbow]

Based on recent posts about comfort in the slings, I wanted to share what I have found to work best, and it is not what most are doing. This applies to the Recon, Wraptor, and Anderson, not to the Wrap2R, Wraptor with fleece or mesh between sections, and TBD for the Latitude.

Most guys are trying to use the bottom section to sit on and keep the upper section higher as a back support. I get the desire, but to get more comfort while sitting or leaning, both sections should be lower - I even have the middle two straps touching, and use a separate backrest if desired. This has been my go to position from day one with mine. Hope it helps, but like all things saddle, it won't work for all.

That's pretty much how I sit in it as well, and I shift the top one a little depending on how bulKY my clothes are.

 

[Allegheny Tom]

Based on recent posts about comfort in the slings, I wanted to share what I have found to work best, and it is not what most are doing. This applies to the Recon, Wraptor, and Anderson, not to the Wrap2R, Wraptor with fleece or mesh between sections, and TBD for the Latitude.

Most guys are trying to use the bottom section to sit on and keep the upper section higher as a back support. I get the desire, but to get more comfort while sitting or leaning, both sections should be lower - I even have the middle two straps touching, and use a separate backrest if desired. This has been my go to position from day one with mine. Hope it helps, but like all things saddle, it won't work for all.

I think that's the beauty of a sling. The range of adjustments is so much greater than what a saddle has. High, low, close, or spread out, the sections can be placed for the best comfort. An 11 hour hang is standard for me and I find that there is not just one single position that will be comfortable for more than 4 hours at a time. But a slight adjustment in where the sections lay a couple times per day makes a world of difference.

 

[gcr0003]

@Vtbow could you edit your thread title to the correct spelling for the Recon Sling From Treehopper. I think folks that are interested in it can’t find good reviews on it because of the spelling being off. Thought you might since this is probably the single largest thread dedicated specifically to it.

 

[Vtbow]

@Vtbow could you edit your thread title to the correct spelling for the Recon Sling From Treehopper. I think folks that are interested in it can’t find good reviews on it because of the spelling being off. Thought you might since this is probably the single largest thread dedicated specifically to it.

Good call, thanks. Done!

 

[DConnorsIndy]

Love the recon so far. Inverting the orientation is a no brainer.

I did some SRT climbing yesterday and actually really liked sliding the lower part of the sling under my legs and 'sitting' on my way up; took a few more reaches but was the most controlled I've felt in my short SRT career.

I want to add the leg straps back and try climbing for comparison.

I bought my Recon used so I don't have any directions, can someone post some pics of how they attach and where?

 

[Allegheny Tom]

Love the recon so far. Inverting the orientation is a no brainer.

I did some SRT climbing yesterday and actually really liked sliding the lower part of the sling under my legs and 'sitting' on my way up; took a few more reaches but was the most controlled I've felt in my short SRT career.

I want to add the leg straps back and try climbing for comparison.

I bought my Recon used so I don't have any directions, can someone post some pics of how they attach and where?

The leg straps slip thru the vertical webbing that connects the 2 lower straps together. I can't remember for sure, but you may have to remove the buckle on the leg strap in order to slip it thru.
The leg straps just go AROUND your leg and connect to itself. They do not reattach to the sling.
For walking, you probably want to not have them around your legs. Clip the buckle (so it doesnt dangle or pull out) and tuck them securely while walking and then employ them just before you climb.
EDIT: Notice that the vertical webbing pieces are not stitched together. That is where the leg strap webbing slips through.

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[loujo61]

I tied a bungee on one side of the sling to the Mollie loop and pull it around the front and hook it to the opposite side linesmen loop, this helps it stay in place while one sticking and walking around... That's my modified "Allegheny Tom" waist belt.
I've done quite a bit of rope and one stick climbing with this saddle and never felt the need for the leg straps.

 

[sweats]

Love the recon so far. Inverting the orientation is a no brainer.

I did some SRT climbing yesterday and actually really liked sliding the lower part of the sling under my legs and 'sitting' on my way up; took a few more reaches but was the most controlled I've felt in my short SRT career.

I want to add the leg straps back and try climbing for comparison.

I bought my Recon used so I don't have any directions, can someone post some pics of how they attach and where?

Did you find the bridge difficult to shorten and lengthen when doing SRT?

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[DConnorsIndy]

I DIY’ed a utilibridge so don’t know about original but with my shorter bridge setup it was a comfortable ride both up and back down.

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