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MIBowhunter82

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I just discovered saddle hunting about a month ago and was so excited about it I almost ordered a kit the first night. Luckily I had so many questions I started doing more research and found the site and WOW. I am glad I waited to buy anything as I have learned a ton!. One question that I have (sorry if it has been asked, but I couldn't seem to find any info on it) is, is there a reason that all the tree tethers I have seen seem to have the loop stitched or woven in versus made with a knot like some of the lineman's ropes? I get that the knot makes it bulky, but is it a safety issue to have a line with a knot on the tree tether? Thanks in advance. Also, if this has been discussed can you point me to the thread?
 
Some prefer a stitched loop, some prefer an actual hand tied knot. Sewn eye has less bulk, tied knots are bulkier. Tied knots are cheaper. Sewn eye loop tethers can be $40+ for 8ft. Same rope with a tied knot can sometimes be had for under half that.

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preslar1 said:
Some prefer a stitched loop, some prefer an actual hand tied knot. Sewn eye has less bulk, tied knots are bulkier. Tied knots are cheaper. Sewn eye loop tethers can be $40+ for 8ft. Same rope with a tied knot can sometimes be had for under half that.

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Thanks! I figured it was personal preference but being new I didn’t want to assume.
 
Sewn and spliced eyes lose less strength than ends that are tied with a knot, e.g., figure-8 or scaffold. I have both, but as I replace ropes, I buy with the sewn ends. For me, the extra money is worth it for my peace of mind. That said, a strong rope, like Sampson predator, with a figure 8 in it is still going to have a very high break strength.
 
sojourner said:
Sewn and spliced eyes lose less strength than ends that are tied with a knot, e.g., figure-8 or scaffold. I have both, but as I replace ropes, I buy with the sewn ends. For me, the extra money is worth it for my peace of mind. That said, a strong rope, like Sampson predator, with a figure 8 in it is still going to have a very high break strength.
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Thanks. I try not to go cheap especially when it’s safety related, but as I add up the cost of all the gear to get started (saddle, lines, platform, etc.) it gets expensive quick.
 
MIBowhunter82 said:
Thanks. I try not to go cheap especially when it’s safety related, but as I add up the cost of all the gear to get started (saddle, lines, platform, etc.) it gets expensive quick.
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I bought my setup a piece at a time over 6 months. It made the cost a little easier on me
 
M. Wilson said:
I bought my setup a piece at a time over 6 months. It made the cost a little easier on me
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Definitely easier for the wife to go along. My wish list gets a green light if it's in small increments. Big lump sums get a brake check.

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the sewn or spliced eye can keep the girrth hitch tighter to the tree too. I dont use anything but figure 8 knots though its never been an issue slipping except with a delta link
 
sorry sliding not slipping. Like sliding down the tree
 
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