Hey guys, wanted your professional opinions on what you'd recommend for using as a lifeline for a hunting application (climbing to a treestand).
There are a few commercial solutions, but they don't list their specs, and I'd prefer to verify with the professionals on here, as well as save some money and make my own.
I was thinking along the lines of 1/2" static kermantle rope with 1/4" nylon prussik.
It would be tied off above the stand location and at the base of the tree, and as I climb, I would slide the prussik up the rope.
You can view a commercial example at: http://www.huntersafetysystem.com/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=9
And click the Watch Video link to see it used.
If anyone can provide some guidance on rope/prussik sizing and material, as well as specific brand names, I'd really appreciate it!
As an additional FYI, I'm 6'1" and about 210lbs. But I need a solution for a buddy too who is 6'8" and around 280-300.
Thanks all!
There are a few commercial solutions, but they don't list their specs, and I'd prefer to verify with the professionals on here, as well as save some money and make my own.
I was thinking along the lines of 1/2" static kermantle rope with 1/4" nylon prussik.
It would be tied off above the stand location and at the base of the tree, and as I climb, I would slide the prussik up the rope.
You can view a commercial example at: http://www.huntersafetysystem.com/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=9
And click the Watch Video link to see it used.
If anyone can provide some guidance on rope/prussik sizing and material, as well as specific brand names, I'd really appreciate it!
As an additional FYI, I'm 6'1" and about 210lbs. But I need a solution for a buddy too who is 6'8" and around 280-300.
Thanks all!
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