How many MacGyver's have made their own lineman belt with rope? thinking about making one myself, since i lost mine in the woods and had to use a ratchet strap in the dark. pro's and con's please. also instructions would be nice. go!
you know the thing you wrap around the tree you're climbing to give you hands free while strapping sticks or whatever it is you use to get up a tree
I looked through all my stuff, thought I had an extra one but all I have are the two piece jobs that come with standard harnesses. I'm sure one can be made, but would it really be worth it? Can you retrace your path where you lost yours? 19.99 for one on amazon http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B003P...200_QL40&qid=1414967103&sr=8-1#ref=mp_s_a_1_1
Good podcast & good info for your lineman's belt. Making your own lineman belts and tethers - YouTube
As per the video, at the end of the season, take some time and inspect your gear and replace what needs replacing. Over the winter, pick up some rope and material and get ready for next year. I built this year replacement 30ft lifelines, treestrap ropes for use with my climber, linesman straps, and daisy chains to hang gear. It is worth it to learn how to do this and in the long run, you save money and understand your safety equipment...
I make a ton of "jerry" rigged stuff for hunting but I wouldn't attempt to my anything that my life depends on. A linemans belt is $20. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Why make your own when a purpose made rope is so cheap? $40 is not much and you can get linesman belt for even cheaper. This is what I use with my Muddy harness: Muddy Outdoors Linemans Rope with Two Carabiners-445491 - Gander Mountain This one is great because it comes with an already made prussic loop and climbing rated (locking) carabiner. Rope is also obviously climbing quality rope. If you do want to build your own it should be with climbing quality rope which you can get per foot from a gander mountain or bass pro I believe. You're going to spend probably close to $20 or more on good rope, then a climbing 'biner is going to be at least another $20-$35.
I guess I don't agree with your point. If you don't understand how the system works, I could understand it but at the end of the day it is some climbing rope, and carabiners. It is not hard to do and you should have a basic understanding of how yours system works. Go to a rock climbing store and they will do it for you with better quality components. Seriously it is not hard, you should have the basic knowledge if you are going to use it as fall protection. There is no voodoo science behind it. Learn the knots, learn the capability of your components and build it. What happens if you accidentally undo the prusik knot? You should know how to use it and more importantly inspect it for safe operation. If this is concerning, then I would suggest you take rock climbing classes for a bit and learn...the ropes! Seriously, you need to have this as basic knowledge if you are using it as safety equipment. It is like firearms safety...just because you bought the gun, does not mean you know how to use it safely...
He's talking abo it a linemans belt not a tree tether. Lineman's belt let's you lean back into the belt to keep your hands free while hanging steps/stand. It's not meant to be a fall arrest system. A lot of people prefer the flat strap to the rope style. I'm sure you could make one no problem, but for $20 I'd rather have a little peace of mind (even if it is made in China )
I'm glad someone figured it out. My "feelers" were hurt from matrix boys rant! ;-) Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
