38ExtraSpecial
NES Member
hey guys and gals.
how many of you are using linesman belts, safety lines, or lifelines? i started looking in to these when i started bowhunting this year. this is a must for climbing up the stand. i like the idea of a long 30' or so thats tied up above your max trees tand height and hangs to the bottom of the tree. you can clip your safety harness to the knot and work your way up the tree without shimmying a linesman belt up every step of the way (of course this is after the initial shimmying to get it ties off the first time) then double the rope as a gear rope to pull you stuff in to the stand.
so i went over to r&w rope warehouse (rwrope.com ask for ray) and had them tie one up for me.
man this thing is sweet. and the price is right. the rope he used for the main line is super nice stuff (arteplas.com braided multifilament pet rope in 1/2") super stong, abrasive resistant, and uv resistant to hold up in the sunlight while attached to the tree all year long. then a nice sterling climbing rope for the prussic knot.
i'm going to have them tie another prussic longer so i can use it as a foot loop to work my way down if i ever fall from my climber. that's a nice option to have.
i know safety harnesses come with a lifeline, but usually a short 8' line to keep your from hitting the ground, but this 30' is much nicer, tow your gear up, and use it to get to the ground if you are dangling.
i hope this helps some of your out. a safety line is a must, and I like to share these hidden gems when i find them.
how many of you are using linesman belts, safety lines, or lifelines? i started looking in to these when i started bowhunting this year. this is a must for climbing up the stand. i like the idea of a long 30' or so thats tied up above your max trees tand height and hangs to the bottom of the tree. you can clip your safety harness to the knot and work your way up the tree without shimmying a linesman belt up every step of the way (of course this is after the initial shimmying to get it ties off the first time) then double the rope as a gear rope to pull you stuff in to the stand.
so i went over to r&w rope warehouse (rwrope.com ask for ray) and had them tie one up for me.
man this thing is sweet. and the price is right. the rope he used for the main line is super nice stuff (arteplas.com braided multifilament pet rope in 1/2") super stong, abrasive resistant, and uv resistant to hold up in the sunlight while attached to the tree all year long. then a nice sterling climbing rope for the prussic knot.
i'm going to have them tie another prussic longer so i can use it as a foot loop to work my way down if i ever fall from my climber. that's a nice option to have.
i know safety harnesses come with a lifeline, but usually a short 8' line to keep your from hitting the ground, but this 30' is much nicer, tow your gear up, and use it to get to the ground if you are dangling.
i hope this helps some of your out. a safety line is a must, and I like to share these hidden gems when i find them.