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Webbing Bridge on Kestrel?
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justsomedude
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Another version of this could be using a longer Sling/carabiner for your bridge. And then just clip the short Sling for SRT.Just need to find a good length Sling.
The only downside is making sure you clip into both strands. But if you messed up and only clipped one, you would be totally fine safety wise.
I’d use a small 41gram locking biner
justsomedude
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Went out and tested a bit. Flat webbing moves SMOOTHLY through the carabiner and can be retied until you find the magic length... It is easy to untie and retie webbing even after you have hung in it.
You can keep your bypass sling girthed to the side AND clip the free end with the carabiner you would use to clip in when you need it. That way it stays out of the way and you can't drop it.
You can keep your bypass sling girthed to the side AND clip the free end with the carabiner you would use to clip in when you need it. That way it stays out of the way and you can't drop it.
justsomedude
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No, you can’t. The advantage of the Sling is you don’t have a knot on the girth Hitch side and very low weight and bulk. Using a small carabiner gives you the convenience of being able to open the bridge and also to clip a smaller sling for SRT (with the same biner).
Otherwise, webbing is a better option. The knots are small, webbing moves well through carabiners etc.
Otherwise, webbing is a better option. The knots are small, webbing moves well through carabiners etc.
justsomedude
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You can’t girth Hitch both sides.
Scott F
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I have no idea why, but I found that response really funny!
The only way you can girth hitch both sides is if you are using a length of webbing, with the ends tied in a knot.
This would make (at least one) of your hitches unnecessary.
If you are using a sling (strap in which the ends are stitched together, forming a big loop) why couldn't you complete a girth hitch on the second side by passing the entire saddle through the loop? Dunno, maybe I'm not envisioning this correctly?
justsomedude
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No, unless I did it wrong and there is a 'right way'. The second side will just loop through it self with nothing to attach to.
You could girth hitch both sides, you'd just have to actually "tie" the hitch on the second side and join the free ends with a water knot afterward. It would take some fiddling to get the crossing lengths even, but it could be done. Tons easier to just use the biner and clip it. Not that it really helps, but for what it's worth. You guys have some great info on this site.
rabidd099
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Using webbing you should use a waterknot/overhand w/follow-thru (same knot). A figure eight would put twists in the knot due to the flat nature of webbing. With a rope figure eight follow thru works great though.
justsomedude
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Tying knots defeats the purpose of using a Sling. With a sling you girth one side and clip the other and gain the advantage of being able to open the bridge up.
Otherwise you just tie in webbing in place.
The overhand on a bight is a commonly used knot for webbing anchors
Otherwise you just tie in webbing in place.
The overhand on a bight is a commonly used knot for webbing anchors
rabidd099
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Girth hitch is a knot...just saying.
The kestrel is also designed to have a floating bridge, meaning nothing tied or hitched to the bridge attachment. In doing so it could effect comfort/adjust-ability .
Thanks,
Boswell
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I was trying two tree straps on the tree at 2 and 10 oclock and then I attached it to my bridge which was lengthened to 3 feet. It totally eliminated any hip pinch by squaring up the rope pull. I have to try shooting various ways with it. I just used my linemans belt as an extra tree strap.
I also put the two tree tethers as high as I could reach. I tried it for an hour tonight and it was very very comfortable.
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Any concerns or suggestions.
@justsomedude atr you using the back rest on the kestrel. If so will the prussik grip the webbing?
folks any option will work (sling, rope, webbing, etc...) I personally prefer to use a web bridge and I tie it on with two loops using a water knot... my back up is a sewn loop sampson rope 20 inches long with two carbineers. I prefer the webbing as it compacts easier, slides better and knots are not as bulky. With two loops it will allow all the flexibility of rope/carbineers (as sent from New tribe) and webbing slides much easier through tether. Also, big knots on bridge when using ropes IMHO is not the best - I would much prefer to use sewn loops. My bridge does not change in length - I make those adjustments with my tether. I really don't find it hard to step into my fixed bridge???? To take up the slack while I am walking I put a simple girls head rubber band thingy (for pony tails) on my bridge, I fold the bridge up up and secure it with this band until I am ready to hook into my tether. Just my way of doing things.