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Why don't yall 2TC?

For those of you who have used rope stiffeners on your tethers, do you use these same tethers to hang from at hunting height?

Have you had any concerns about them opening up and falling when weight is taken off of them? If not, how have you managed to keep them closed?
 
If you use a thigh band what do you recommend? In my current setup I just hang off my saddle via Roperunner for my right leg and on left I use a Amsteel whoopie connected to an Anytree double step that doubles as a platform. Thanks
 
For you guys using rope stiffeners, what ropes sans stiffeners were you having issues with that you wanted it stiffer? I'm running 9mm CIV for my top/rappel and find it holds its shape pretty well and I can flick it up on all but the biggest trees (20" diameter and up) which I rarely hunt. 8mm res tech on the bottom is a little softer and I wouldn't mind a little more stiffness, but not to the point where its a problem. Maybe every third or fourth move I have to flick it up, not get enough, and do it again. I think its mostly my technique though.

thanks,
rick
 
HunterBob said:
For those of you who have used rope stiffeners on your tethers, do you use these same tethers to hang from at hunting height?

Have you had any concerns about them opening up and falling when weight is taken off of them? If not, how have you managed to keep them closed?
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Yes to the first question, and no to the second. I used the Maverick hitch and it has 2 loops around the rope so holds friction very well because they are loose to each other and thus pull in slightly different spots and directions.
 
casts_by_fly said:
For you guys using rope stiffeners, what ropes sans stiffeners were you having issues with that you wanted it stiffer? I'm running 9mm CIV for my top/rappel and find it holds its shape pretty well and I can flick it up on all but the biggest trees (20" diameter and up) which I rarely hunt. 8mm res tech on the bottom is a little softer and I wouldn't mind a little more stiffness, but not to the point where its a problem. Maybe every third or fourth move I have to flick it up, not get enough, and do it again. I think its mostly my technique though.

thanks,
rick
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So I had no issues, just wanted something that would open my rope up better and make it like a climber rubber strap in that I could grab the girth hitch point and have the loop just follow my hand up the tree till I put weight on it and recinched it. Mostly it was to keep the loop open to not catch on loose bark!
 
Plus ...the whole industry sells sticks.no matter how many people hurt thier selves with them.they would be lobbying for you to not buy thier products cuz you dont need them.2tc.is anti industry.so much industry time and money into making theses unnesasarry flogging sticks fancyer to scrape yourself with...they dont even want you to mention 2tc.at the product line.i will be happy to sell everybody some tail light fluid if they want it ,how else will you get up a tree.no point in looking at tonnes of gear you dont need.2 tether or die dude.
 
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tailgunner said:
Plus ...the whole industry sells sticks.no matter how many people hurt thier selves with them.they would be lobbying for you to not buy thier products cuz you dont need them.2tc.is anti industry.so much industry time and money into making theses unnesasarry flogging sticks fancyer to scrape yourself with...they dont even want you to mention 2tc.at the product line.i will be happy to sell everybody some tail light fluid if they want it ,how else will you get up a tree.no point in looking at tonnes of gear you dont need.2 tether or die dude.
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So you're saying we should make a 2TC stick of sorts....
 
Had Jerry throw me together a 2TC kit pouch, it’s the accessory pouch he already offers but modified to two large pouches that are about a 1/2” wider and 1” taller than the three pouch piece. A masterpiece as usual with reenforced mesh so the pouches don’t blow out. If you’re interested order the accessory pouch and in the notes section comment you want the Shayne build.
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Samcirrus said:
Yes to the first question, and no to the second. I used the Maverick hitch and it has 2 loops around the rope so holds friction very well because they are loose to each other and thus pull in slightly different spots and directions.
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Horn said:
Agreed. I love my current tethers which are stiff but you've gotta keep an eye on them for this reason
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Sorry if you've already shared this in the thread, but what rope are you using for your tethers?

I'm planning to buy a couple of tethers to use exclusively for 2TC and thinking about going with the wide Samson Predator, or the 9mm Canyon Elite. Hoping for something stiff, but not so stiff it will open up on its own.

Would love any recommendations.
 
HunterBob said:
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Sorry if you've already shared this in the thread, but what rope are you using for your tethers?

I'm planning to buy a couple of tethers to use exclusively for 2TC and thinking about going with the wide Samson Predator, or the 9mm Canyon Elite. Hoping for something stiff, but not so stiff it will open up on its own.

Would love any recommendations.
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Dy-tech from V.elo, has a dyneema core, with technora and polyester cover, break strength of 5,200 lbs, and very stiff, 9’ long. It's only 6mm, so not for everyone but I like it. I haven't tried 2tc with caynon Elite but I haven't noticed any issues using it other times
 
Horn said:
Dy-tech from V.elo, has a dyneema core, with technora and polyester cover, break strength of 5,200 lbs, and very stiff, 9’ long. It's only 6mm, so not for everyone but I like it. I haven't tried 2tc with caynon Elite but I haven't noticed any issues using it other times
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Awesome, thanks for the info.
 
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