Where are you ending that truckers hitch? The post or a timber hitch?I love mine! I have 2. I also use a truckers hitch on an Amsteel Daisy chain , I just ran the daisy along the inside of the tubing thru the angled supports and hold in place with Ty wraps. Step straight down close to the tree to set it and it’s solid. One of mine had the slick squeaky paint on it, so I just hit it with some ultra flat krypton camo paint and no longer have any noise issues…
Rick
I have one (2nd Gen w/teeth) - I had high hopes for it, but unfortunately I don't like the "fiddle" factor for me - the OCB is hard to quiet down and I can't get it to stay firmly on the tree - when I step on it platform tilts forward away from the tree. I used a ratchet strap and the legs bent...? I talked to the owner and he sent a new one where the posts were welded closed, but still the same problem of it bends away from the tree. I'll try DB4x4's method to see if that works. I do like the possibility of using this as both platform and climbing method with aider.
I also have the Recon sling - again high hopes but it's uncomfortable for long sits and is easily tangled up, and there's the "fiddling" with the bottom and top portions of it while sitting. I've since purchased the Classic 2 and an arborist two panel saddle I got really cheap - I like these two more than the Recon.
Nice! Thanks DB4x4 - is this a faster and/or safer modification vs the other mod with the came hook?
Nice! Thanks DB4x4 - is this a faster and/or safer modification vs the other mod with the came hook?
Thanks - I guess you're using this to "one-stick" with?Just makes it easier to climb with, at least for me.
Yes. Climbing method and platform all in one. Progress capture recommended during the climb so there's no slack, otherwise it can be a little sketchy on certain trees.Thanks - I guess you're using this to "one-stick" with?