Hey, professional tree worker(arborist) and new bow hunter here. Saddles are second nature to me in my line of work. I splice my own ropes and make my own gear when I can. I just thoughti would add my little 10 cents. I'm going to get a tethered saddle for next year. I just happened to notice your locking carabiner you sell in your kits are spin or twistto lock. I'm my industry if its a life rated carabiner auto-locking gates are the go to. There's no way to forget locking your carabiner. Because I have used twist lock biners and many many times 90ft off the ground I have come to find they are unlocked. I would recommend putting auto lockers in your kits instead. Could save someone's life.
@jesselewton35172 жыл бұрын
screw down so you dont screw up!!! (carabiner orientation) its unnerving to open your life line carabiner at 80 foot in the air. change the gear remove the fear.
@tdock142 жыл бұрын
Yea same coming from a rock climbing background. I still use my climbing harness and a sit drag but their saddles look sweet.
@davidhidalgo56623 жыл бұрын
KAREN!! LOL I guess Carl lost another bet. I went with your 8mm rope this season and absolutely love them. The pack-ability is by far the main reason. The size and weight reduction is incredible.
@TheHunter461763 жыл бұрын
I went with the 8mm. Love how small it packs down.
@erxkeel Жыл бұрын
Finally I found a video that explains the kong vs the rope man. 11mm vs 8 mm.
@pop4725 Жыл бұрын
I’ve owned too sets of Tethrd 11mm ropes, good quality gear, unfortunately they actually measure 13mm which make for a very bulky package, I’ve since switched to 8mm Oplux and am way happier with the setup, I do miss being able to use the Ropeman, the Kong is ok, the Ropeman is a better device
@Im.hurtnLinda3 жыл бұрын
Tie a loop in end of tether...run thru waist belt. If ropeman or carabiners fail you'll have a backup.
@NewDayOutdoors3 жыл бұрын
I have both the 11mm and 8mm Tethrd ropes in both tethers and linesman ... the 8mm is WAY nicer. Packs smaller, lighter, just all around nicer. I like the Kong Duck better than the Ropeman 1 too. Downside to the 8mm is if you are using a prusik, it locks down way tighter making it more difficult to loosen and adjust positioning. But all in all ... the 8mm is the way to go in my opinion.
@mr.skeptical30713 жыл бұрын
Can I use my ropeman -1 for my new 8mm I just ordered??
@chefrandysauce3 жыл бұрын
Sounds like it’s noisy in this video. You don’t have any noise issues?
@NewDayOutdoors3 жыл бұрын
Mine are not noisy.
@NewDayOutdoors3 жыл бұрын
8mm is out of spec for the Ropeman 1.
@NewDayOutdoors3 жыл бұрын
@@jaybo3687 I know how to tie a prusik ... I have been professionally trained in rope climbing and rope rescue. I know knots and hitches better than the average hunter. I wasn't saying there was anything wrong with the prusik setup at all. It is just a fact that a prusik on the 8mm line will bite harder and be more difficult to loosen up. It is not a knock on the hitch or the line ... just a fact ... nothing wrong with a swabisch. I simply was pointing something out to the person who is trying to decide on which line to buy. They are both great, they both work great, they both have trade offs. Good lord saddle hunting has created a ton of "know it all, my way is better than your way" assholes ...
@carypeaden41473 жыл бұрын
Good video.
@a10guy Жыл бұрын
The 11mm rope looks huge. Another commenter said it actually measures out at 13mm. If thats true, why advertise it as 11mm? I just ordered both the lineman and tether in 11mm and I'm wondering if I made a mistake.
@georgehardin84529 ай бұрын
The 8mm is actually stronger than the 11 or 13 mm rope and it's abrasion resistance.
@gordonneverdies8 ай бұрын
Yeah it's very bulky. Came with my saddle originally before I switched to the 8mm. I had to put the lineman's rope in my backpack because it would weigh down the saddle. Now it fits in a pocket.
@jpoutdoors233 жыл бұрын
What is the recommended way of cleaning the 8mm ropes? Specifically if they get pine sap on them? Literally the only trees big enough to get in one of my best spots are pine trees.
@jesselewton35173 жыл бұрын
Pine sap is almost impossible to remove. I climb trees for a living. Using it is the best way to remove. Warm water mild detergent.
@mr.skeptical30713 жыл бұрын
Does the Kong have those sharp teeth like the r.m. 2 has? That one seems to fray the rope more
@mr.skeptical30713 жыл бұрын
How can you get the Kong on the bottom of the caribiner???? I have to hook up backwards!!!
@mikebrown42223 жыл бұрын
What is the actual weight difference between the 2 setups (maybe even include the total with the Prusik or Ropeman or Kong)?
@philmcafee3433 жыл бұрын
Both 11mm ropes plus two ropemans is roughly 42oz. Two 8mm plus two kong ducks is roughly 28.5. Not sure with the prusik
@kidneystones34063 жыл бұрын
What do recommend for 1 sticking climbing method?
@archeryonly56293 жыл бұрын
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@danielgreving62413 жыл бұрын
Do you havr to use a kong duck woth 8mm? Or can you still use a ropeman 1
@gordonneverdies8 ай бұрын
The Ropeman 1 isn't recommended with 8mm. The Ropeman 2 is but I heard the teeth beat up the rope pretty bad.
@mr.skeptical30713 жыл бұрын
I just ordered the new 8 mm rope. So now I have to order the new Kong duck? You mean my ropeman-1 won't work?????????
@chefrandysauce3 жыл бұрын
Ropeman show the width of rope they work with on them. Mine shows 10-13mm. So it would not work for the 8mm new rope
@mo-reesespieces90663 жыл бұрын
Camera angle was terrible. I got two from you and love them. They work great. All anyone could see was your hands and they were blocking the shot of you installing it on the rope. I would redo this video with a better camera angle. Peace
@ryno23233 жыл бұрын
I just purchased and received my saddle last week....it was my understanding that the ropeman was for the 8mm and the kong was for the 11...I went with the 8mm with the ropemans. I hope I can remedy this considering its all still boxed up??
@usernamehere60613 жыл бұрын
Tethrd is real good with returns like in your case. Reach out to them hopefully they help you out!
@ryno23233 жыл бұрын
@@usernamehere6061 yep. Quick phone call was all it took.