My Custom Linemans Belt For Tree Stand Hunters

[@slydogg616]

I like this dude, delivers solid information and does a great job filming all these videos solo

[@SamkoTradBow]

Thank you

[@SamkoTradBow]

@Derek Powers glad you are doing it the right way . The ropeman will be back in stock soon. It always sells out in October and November.

[@kencooley3728]

What kind or brand name harness is that with the side D rings?

[@SamkoTradBow]

@@kencooley3728 old seat of the pants minimalist harness. Stopped making it a few years ago.

[@bulldog7196]

He has become one of my favorite youtubers. I just started using a lone wolf alpha because of his videos

[@isaiahhaynie1510]

Just a note. The climbing rope he is using is static climbing rope. Actual rock climbing rope is dynamic which basically means it has some stretch to it. As a rock climber and deer hunter I would highly recommend this setup and the use of static line/rope. 11.0mm works great in the Wild Country Ropeman 1. Great video sir.

[@SamkoTradBow]

Thank you. Yep I use static for the lineman belt as I do not want any stretch. For my tether line I want dynamic for the shock absorbsion.

[@johnmassey4816]

Thank you. I will keep u posted. Good luck hunting

[@rickd0320]

I am so pumped I found your videos. I’m hoping to get my first hang on stand next season and after watching a video or two I realized there is a lot more to it. After some searching I found your videos. Your videos have drastically increased my confidence going up in a tree next year. I will be using your links to make my own linemans belt. Thank you for your time and knowledge!

[@SamkoTradBow]

Glad you are enjoying the vids and excited for you to start mobile hunting. Any questions anytime just ask

[@PAWilds60]

Thanks for this. I had to go through five videos before I found this one with clear instruction on how to set up and use.

[@SamkoTradBow]

Very welcome.

[@ianfunk370]

Great video Jason. I'm a safety first kind of hunter and I just built my first lineman's belt using these components from REI. Good on you for building one for Steve. He's a good dude. Happy Hunting this season and be safe!

[@SamkoTradBow]

@ianfunk370 glad you are taking safety serious! We all need to make it hope at the end of the day!

[@touxiong625]

My first time using a hangon setup. I absolutely love this setup, its definitely worth the money!

[@SamkoTradBow]

Glad you are taking your safety seriously and loving the system

[@Sambalifter]

Some of the best informational vids I have found. Thanks Jason.

[@SamkoTradBow]

Thanks! Glad you are enjoying them.

[@Everyday_Railroading]

Thank you for this video! I made this lineman belt last hunting season (2020) and I absolutely love this set up! Priceless! Thank you!

[@SamkoTradBow]

Glad to hear it! Thanks for the comment.

[@kend1276]

Thanks, as a relatively new hunter, this is gold. Really appreciate your videos, just put my ROPEMAN safety harness together.

[@SamkoTradBow]

Awesome! Glad to hear you are taking your safety so seriously. Any questions on any of it ask anytime. There are no dumb questions and myself and everyone that comments on my channel will do everything we can to help you any way we can.

[@gsquared2394]

Bought my rope man for Christmas and set it aside, just put together my lineman‘s belt after watching this video, took two minutes. Thanks again for the video

[@SamkoTradBow]

Yoy are gonna love the simplicity and speed of that lineman belt!

[@davidschwartz2398]

I made 2 lineman belts per your previous video 3 years ago & it works absolutely perfectly. An important consideration of your design & lifeline is that it has calmed my wife's nervousness about me falling from trees. Also, I purchased your Scouting Video & it is excellent! Thank you.

[@SamkoTradBow]

Thanks David!

[@robertplaisier8844]

This is awesome! New to the channel and the podcast and I honestly can’t get enough of your content. I appreciate your No Nonsense approach and tactics. I am literally going to make this right now! Thanks Jason.

[@SamkoTradBow]

Glad you are enjoying the content. This line man belt will make life so much easier hanging stands.

[@richmerlo2769]

Great video on your safety ropes set up ...... I just bought a Novix Helo hunt ready system and I need to learn the best way to use this system . Your video tips are a great way to start this process . I'm 62 years old and have used climbers and lock ons for years, the thing I like about being mobile is of course the element of surprise , and using a lock on system allows me to be able to hunt just about any tree near the best deer sign , I'm looking forward to using some of your tips . take care and good hunting to you !

[@SamkoTradBow]

You ate gonna love being mobile. Just remeber safety first always and if you have any questions I can help with just ask!

[@garrettstraffon608]

Thanks again! I just got my rope and my rope man 1 in the mail. About to set it all up!

[@SamkoTradBow]

You are gonna love it

[@LeifBusby]

Been hanging stands for 35 years and this lineman belt design is safer and faster than any approach I have used before. It is faster than going with no climbing aid (which I did when I was bulletproof in my teens). Just a note, Ropeman did have a recall of some of their Ropeman1s. They contacted me and replaced it. As an engineer and someone that is always trying to improve things, I am a fan of this guy's approach.

[@SamkoTradBow]

@@LeifBusby agree. Also did a video about the recall on the ropeman 1 if anyone has a ropeman and wants to see if there's is from the bad batch

[@NorthernMIPathfinder]

I think that your videos I have seen are excellent, but I contest your views on a prusik... I don't know how you are tying them, but I have never had to use two hands to adjust a prusik, infact they are adjustable by using two fingers. Not saying the Ropeman is a bad option, but using a prusik for years as a hunter and a former arborist, I have never needed two hands to adjust. I am going to be building a new Linemans rope to lighten the weight load and I will be doing this, or atleast VERY similar! Great videos and well explained!! Thank you!

[@SamkoTradBow]

It's easy to extend the line on a prusik but pulling in tighter by grabbing the tag end and pulling doesn't work with a prusik unless it has a tender or something to hold the knot back. Atleast for me. The rope man is some, fast and easy to adjust line in or out. That makes me constantly make sure I have the right line length to keep me safe. Lots of good options out there. But for me the ropeman one is as simple, quick and functional as I could ever ask for.

[@greglowe9220]

Just made mine! All blacked out except for orange rope man 1. Sweet!

[@SamkoTradBow]

@@greglowe9220 perfect

[@Chriskelly19067]

I'm a beginner and this setup was HUGE for me to learn and be confident.

[@SamkoTradBow]

Glad you like it and welcome to the hunting community! Anything you need help with just ask.

[@williammathews6603]

VERY INFORMATIVE GOOD VID.BEEN CLIMBING TREES LONG TIME FOR HUNTING NEVER USED NO SAFTY GEAR,NOW AT 67 YEARS OF AGE ;WILL BE FOR NOW ON.THANKS!

[@SamkoTradBow]

Never too late to think about safety! Glad you are now!

[@pennpatriot7179]

Jason-using the Ropeman 1 ascender to replace the prusik knot on my lineman's belt was a HUGE difference. My rig was already set up like yours (we even use the same safety harness!), but this just made it that much simpler. One-handed operation is the only way to go!

[@SamkoTradBow]

Glad you are loving the ascender! Best must have item for a mobile hunter.

[@acceptTheChallengeTV]

You do a great job Jason.. I’ve hunted for 40 plus years and it’s nice to learn some new tricks and tactics. Keep up the good work. Scott

[@SamkoTradBow]

Thanks! Glad you are enjoying the videos.

[@acceptTheChallengeTV]

Next time you come through Georgia hog hunting look us up maybe we can help you out. We love shooting hogs.

[@SamkoTradBow]

@@acceptTheChallengeTV will do for sure! Will be back down there in January! Looking forward to it!

[@scottedwards9626]

Grate stand especially for a beginner and very comfortable

[@SamkoTradBow]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@RentersHomestead]

thanks for putting all this info and the links out here to make it easy for us! I just ordered my ascender and 2 carabiners via your affiliate links! combining this with my wild edge steps to go super lightweight portable for 2020.

[@SamkoTradBow]

Great! glad the info help you get a rig set up that will do what you want. Thanks!

[@johndeereboy820]

Just built one last week and used it today to hang a set.. Great to feel safe on the tree. Worked just fine. I have some fearz when it comes to heights and this really helped.

[@SamkoTradBow]

Glad it's working great for ya! Safety first always!

[@jacobpoirier8635]

Great straight to the point videos. I've just started using a harness, just the ones they include with your stands. The linesman belts are loud and crap. Made my own as per your video with supplies from MEC here in Ontario, Canada. I feel like now I can be safe as well as stealthy. Thanks again.

[@Captaraknospider]

So just got my climbing sticks and ropeman#1 and have everything set up. I gotta say man o man totally scairy compaired to my climbing tree stand. I Got lots of pratice till Im confident climbing up and setting tree stands in the dark. You make it look very easy

[@SamkoTradBow]

Yep can be a little scary at first but you will get used to it fast.

[@shayneclinton9450]

Great video. Thanks for describing the differences between the ropeman 1 and 2.

[@chrisdarling5617]

Eat sleep and bow hunt this is why I watch this guys videos you can tell he is passionate can’t wait to take his online hunting course .IF he could add some videos of him shooting deer from the stand that would be icing on the cake great job .

[@SamkoTradBow]

Thanks. Glad you are enjoying the content.

[@bholy1312]

In case anyone was waiting, the Ropeman 1 is available on Amazon again. Great videos Jason. Some of the best instructional and demonstrative videos I've seen. Thanks much!

[@billymcdaniel4855]

Ok thank you for responding. Great tutorials thanks for keeping us safe with your videos.

[@rickk4483]

Jason...thank you for the info!

[@SamkoTradBow]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@christopherd7922]

I was hoping to see you make it from the straight piece of rope and how you tied your knots. You have some great videos. TY

[@SamkoTradBow]

I do show it in my newest video called mhy I think my lineman belt is best

[@survivalist9818]

Great info honest and knowledgeable. Glad I came across

[@SamkoTradBow]

Thanks!

[@flee4170]

I did this set up a couple years ago. Makes setting up and taking down so much easier.

[@flee4170]

I also use this on my safety rope with a ladder stand that I leave set up in my yard to practice out of. It makes me use a safety harness to practice shooting because you never know.

[@SamkoTradBow]

Glad its working well for you Rich!

[@sarafayelawton652]

Thanks so much for your videos Jason. I hunt compound, but apply a lot of what you show in your videos. Going through your course now. Just built my linemans rope and tried it. Awesome!

[@SamkoTradBow]

Thanks! Glad I have been able to help! Any questions let me know.

[@Orr_s]

Great content!! Glad i came across your channel recently, all of your videos are always very informative, knowledgable and quick and to the point. Thanks!

[@SamkoTradBow]

Thank you! This comment is greatly appreciated.

[@Orr_s]

Traditional Bowhunting And Wilderness Podcast No thank you for the amazing content! Just watched the Tips for surviving out in the wilderness video i came across, awesome content and tips! Very useful info to have and tricks for the woods if you ever get stranded out there

[@SamkoTradBow]

@@Orr_s Thanks!

[@Hunt_MASS]

After doing some research and watching your videos, I decided to make a lineman’s belt of my own. I find it a lot better than using a prusik knot. Thanks for the great videos and links to everything! Good luck this season!

[@SamkoTradBow]

Yoy are gonna love this lineman belt! Good luck to you this season as well!

[@reddogleader1968]

Thanks for this video. Well done sir. Very important information.

[@SamkoTradBow]

Thanks! Glad you liked it

[@rickk4483]

Jason good seeing you again, I bought every thing you mentioned works good ,it is new so going slow for now, for now im using 3 hawk helium,a couple step straps and the 3 foot aider!! JASON have you any info on hunting clicker silent clicker?

[@SamkoTradBow]

@rickk4483 glad it's working great for you. Never used a clicker. Don't know much about them. I know many people love them though

[@johnmassey4816]

Works great , hunt and prep very similar to your style. Longbow , recurve , mobile. Rope man 1 ? Getting a little noise when backing it off. Any suggestions. Thanks John.

[@SamkoTradBow]

Must be the rope making nose. There is nothing on the rope man that could. Not sure how to fix that.

[@archeryhuntermike6701]

Just wanted to say thank you for all your videos, you got me stuff on lone wolf stands, now you showed us how to make my own linemens rope! (Which I used everything that you recommend ) & It works great!! ..well better get back to the grill I’m smoking 20 lbs of deer snack sticks today!! 🦌

[@SamkoTradBow]

Excellent! Glad the content is helping! Enjoy that venison! And good luck this up coming season.

[@archeryhuntermike6701]

Same to you as well brother 🏹

[@klappy803]

Yep, this is something that the manufacturers fail to mention. Like raising a ladder stand and how to get your tree tether attached the first time.

[@andrewjodocy3516]

Could you use the rope man one on your lifeline As well instead of the Prussic(sp) knot Ps thank you for this video. I’m 35 and have been hunting since I was 12 but this is my first year bow hunting//hunting in a tree. I’m terrified of heights and your videos on lineman’s belts and lifelines was a game changer. I feel like I’m not gonna die in the damn tree now. Thank you.

[@SamkoTradBow]

I would not use a ropeman as a lifeline connection. That line could end up having a lot of slack in it depending on you sitting or standing etc. I would not want to put a full drop with a couple feet of slack on a ropeman. Not that I think it would hurt it. I just think a solid rope in that situation would be better. Now for a lineman belt the ropeman is perfect.

[@conanvorloc5777]

Been putting this off for 2 years. Just ordered the stuff I need from the links provided. Thank your...my prusik knot linesman’s belt is getting annoying.

[@SamkoTradBow]

you will love this linemans belt!

[@donnyzarra]

You are correct Sir! This system is awesome! Thanks for the detailed video.

[@SamkoTradBow]

glad you are liking it!

[@wk9953]

Great video and very informative. I'm definitely going to use this this season.

[@knobstonestickbows4962]

Ropeman1 is a game changer for sure

[@SamkoTradBow]

Sure does make life easy and keep you safe.

[@robertmiller9142]

I like thie very much and i am wondering if it will work with a climbing tree stand? Also how much does it cost? Please let me know.

[@SamkoTradBow]

Would not work great with a climbing stand. Best for a climber would be a girth hitch rope around the tree and slid it up as you go up.

[@jbbolts]

thanks for taking the time to make this... did you remove the cable from the device for any specific reason?

[@SamkoTradBow]

Glad you enjoyed it. I took the cable off as I would never use it and to reduce chance of the cable snagging

[@Killinit33]

How it "splits" is called a "sheave" this is absolutely a good ascender. First series is easier on your line & creates less freying due to the LESS aggressive teeth on the cam than the second series. But the Ropeman 2 has a stainless steel cam & is rated for much more weight. I climb trees professionally & it's a solid system. I would suggest 2 buckstraps or what this guy calls lineman belt or whatever for transitioning around limbs. Spend the few extra bucks & get a few locking carabiners. It's worth staying alive.

[@SamkoTradBow]

We have the safety line that is connected to our shoulders to use as a safe line when we have to disconnect the lineman belt to get around limbs. But its defineltly not as fast as 2 lineman belts, but is quieter as we don't have carabiners clanking together. Thanks for the detailed info!

[@andykrug8741]

Hi, I know sometimes you post updates to video's. Is this the latest and greatest lineman belt video? Thanks man great content been following for awhile.

[@SamkoTradBow]

There are 2 or 3 more videos since then. All basically the same. On my channel hit the magnifing glass and type lineman. Theu will pop right up for you

[@andykrug8741]

@@SamkoTradBow PMI E-Z Bend Sport 11 mm Non-Dry Static Rope is this the correct rope? 10ft to start with? Thanks!

[@SamkoTradBow]

@andykrug8741 correct but I'd probably buy 12 feet so you have room to make the knots and get it exactly thr length you want. It's worth the extra couple dollars for the peice of mind. The knots take up alot of rope

[@christianpaul3303]

Cool system. Agree with a comment below - good info - agree or disagree - but well presented videos. I appreciate your work. I'm not very pretty so tree rash on my face isn't going to do much damage - better than the dead option. Be safe and hunt well!

[@SamkoTradBow]

Agree. As far as a way to be safe and still be mobile thos is the best system.

[@dionysis84]

Just got a ropeman 1 and plan on doing this as well as make my own lifelines. It gets pricey with more than 6 stand setups

[@SamkoTradBow]

Yep sure can making your own life lines is much more affordable!

[@jessebaker5007]

Perfect explanation.

[@SamkoTradBow]

Thanks

[@zekeshow3769]

Good video man! Thanks for the detailed information and for providing the links. A+

[@Whiskers563]

i really like this, bought the ropeman1 what diameter size rope do you use. It looks like the carabiner wont fit in the hole in the ropeman 1 with the rope that came with my hunter specialties rope.

[@SamkoTradBow]

I use 11mm climbing rope. There is a link to thw rope in this video description as well. You will love it

[@davidleasure9138]

Great information. Thanks for sharing

[@SamkoTradBow]

Glad it was helpful!

[@ernestpurcell4153]

Curious.... When buying rope, how much should I start out with? And how much space would you say you are using knot to knot? (I know the last question is a matter of preference, but trying to get a general idea"

[@SamkoTradBow]

I would buy 12 to 14 feet. This gives you enough rope to try the knots and get it exactly like you want. Mine finished is 7 feet personally.

[@rfordkc]

Built one. So much easier than prussik knot. Saved tons of time and effort and feels 100% safer.

[@SamkoTradBow]

Glad you like it. Has a ton of benefits over a prussik with speed and safety as well as thermal regulation with the ability to have both hands free to hang sticks and stand.

[@HeartlandMakesAndOutdoors]

Thank you so much for such informative videos sir, I am enjoying them so much, we subbed you. Thanks again and keep up the great videos. Dale

[@SamkoTradBow]

Heartland Outdoor Living thank you! Its comments like this that make it all worth doing.

[@kevinwatkins9367]

You might try a purcell prussik for that upper safety line. Solid video.

[@ToddCBrown]

Well done again.

[@SamkoTradBow]

Thank you

[@brianlee9990]

Jason, can you tell me what safety harness you are using?

[@SamkoTradBow]

That was a seat of the pants harness that has been discontinued years ago. Now I use the one I designed and is made my tactisaddle.com called the tbws tree stand harness.

[@dylanrendfl]

Are overhand knots used on both sides? Wondering which knot is used to hold the caribener on.

[@SamkoTradBow]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/mmSmZaOoYtF2nas This video shows the knots I use on both ends I think. If it doesn't let me know. But I. Pretty sure this one shows the knots and how to tie them.

[@eklepac1395]

Great video, Great idea and very creative. But I'm missing something. What kind of belt do you affix to your waist? A Swiss seat or something like it? I really want to try it!!!!

[@SamkoTradBow]

Just a normal hunting harness. Most made today jave lineman belt loops specifically designed to connect a lineman belt like this to.

[@Amy-ot4jg]

Appreciate this video I am sick and tired of messing with the not that slides On the traditional Lyman's built However I do not C The link to Amazon I have found the product but if I'm going to buy it anyway you might as well get Little something out of it Also I know this is dangerous but a lot of times when I would transition onto my stand I would take the lemons belt off and not Tie off to the tree until I got on to the stand do you have a video of your set up for your safety line Thanks a bunch

[@SamkoTradBow]

Appreciate you wanting to buy it thru my link! In the video right below the video there is a text description and the link is right there to the ropeman and all the carabiners and rope options right there for you. Yep I do have a video on my safety line set up. I have that video linked right here for you. kzbin.info/www/bejne/fKGvgJeFeNpqrLs

[@ronmacdougall9612]

Good video,thanks for sharing

[@SamkoTradBow]

Very welcome

[@johnwaldon1389]

what brand is your safety harness exactly? I like it.

[@SamkoTradBow]

discontinued about 8 years ago. Was made by seat of the pants.

[@johnwalker1848]

This is a good video, but do you have a step by step process on how you setup the belt, and what loop is on the non rope ascender side. I have all the components, but it’s hard to see everything when you’re on the tree

[@SamkoTradBow]

On the non ascender side I just use an over hand knot and then lash the tail to the mainline so it can not come undone and is snag free. To lash the end I just used bowstring serving and wrapped it tight free hand. But any good climbing knot will work great.

[@BOWHUNTERLODGE]

Have you thought about saddle hunting? Nice vid 👍👍

[@SamkoTradBow]

I personally don't like to hunt out of saddles. But there is no denying there are some Fantastic advantages to saddle hunting.

[@bobbydenezza7795]

Good video. I see one of the link's you posted in this video about the 11mm rope. When I watched some of your other videos, you said these linesman ropes you have are PMI rope which is the stiffer rope. In this link in this video, this rope is DoMyFit 11mm rope from Amazon not PMI. Different brand. Is this type of rope in this link just as stiff as the PMI?

[@SamkoTradBow]

Most people won't spend the money for pmi ez bend as it doesn't sell buy the foot and is expensive. So the link is to a different less stiff but still good 11mm rope. I do buy and use the pmi and love it. But many people won't spend 150 bucks for 100 feet of it just to use 10 feet.

[@bobbydenezza7795]

@@SamkoTradBow thanks. Yeah that's all I want. 10 ft worth. I do like that PMI rope that is stiffer than the other one that you said is less stiff. I guess it is what it is and I just gotta pay for it if I want the stiff rope. I didn't want to order the other type of rope and once I get it I see it's too flexible and I gotta return it back. Some places won't let you return rope back if it's sold by the foot. But I'm glad you told me this other rope in this link in this video isn't as stiff so I won't get that. I'll trust your judgment and get PMI.

[@SamkoTradBow]

@@bobbydenezza7795 the pmi ez bend is 100% my all time favorite. And I ah e not looked in a while, you might be able to find it by the foot online.

[@bobbydenezza7795]

@@SamkoTradBow I looked. Nobody sells it by the foot online .

[@bobbydenezza7795]

@@SamkoTradBow when you cut the rope how do you seal the ends so they don't fray? And how long does the pmi rope last you before you have to make a new one?

[@jeffwarren7973]

Awesome! Thank you. Subscribed

[@SamkoTradBow]

Thanks. Glad you enjoyed it

[@DominickAlan]

I use the same linesman belt , I have found auto locking carabiners work better but thats just what works for me... great video !

[@SamkoTradBow]

I also like the auto locking carabiners, but have found that when they freeze they are tricky. nice thing about the twist locks are in the winter storms or freezing rain I dont have to use the lock and can just leave it unlocked and used as a standard carabiner. But if you dont hunt in the freezing cold storms much the auto lockers are nice. I appreciate you mentioning the auto locks. gives people more options! Thanks for the comment!

[@DominickAlan]

Traditional Bowhunting And Wilderness Podcast - are you making another dvd ?

[@SamkoTradBow]

D P I just made a second scouting series of DVDs that is a 2 DVD set and over 4 hours long. So right now I have the first scouting DVD set and now a second scouting DVD set. I may make something different next year but not sure yet.

[@brianlee9990]

Any particular type of knot you recommend on the carabiner?

[@SamkoTradBow]

I'm using a fisherman I think it's called. But any type of quality anchor knot is what you want

[@lancerudy6584]

Great video 😊

[@SamkoTradBow]

Thank you. Glad you enjoyed it

[@ram_bam]

Jason, do you remove the wire from the Ropeman 1?

[@SamkoTradBow]

Yes. That wire serves no purpose for the way we are using it.

[@nickywhite_music]

Awesome Jason, Thanks a bunch!

[@davidcoleman8770]

On the hunter safety lifeline, will that rope work for a belt setup like yours? I would also like to make a tether from a lifeline I never put up. I am fixing to order a new saddle. If I can use the lifeline rope I already have, it would just be that much cheaper to build the ultimate setup

[@SamkoTradBow]

The rope man 1 is designed for 10-13mm rope so if your tether is in that range you are good to go. If ots smaller than 10 you will need a ropwman 2 or kong unit to make that rope work.

[@scorchedearth1894]

Already ordered one. 👍🏼

[@SamkoTradBow]

You will love it

[@scorchedearth1894]

@@SamkoTradBow well I got to try it out this weekend. Absolutely a game changer. Idk how I lived without it.

[@Ozarkshunter50]

Great video man! Just curious have you messed around with hunting from a tree saddle at all? That’s actually what brought me here as I am just getting into saddle hunting and found your awesome video on the lineman’s belt. I am a novice but have found great benefits in using a saddle instead of carrying a hang on deep into the woods.

[@coreym5072]

Do you have video on the knot you used?

[@SamkoTradBow]

Yes. Check the video called why I think my lineman belt is the best. It shoes the knots and all details

[@HondoTrailside]

The Ropeman 2 is actually the better ascender. All high end ascenders use the teeth approach. Ascenders that cost 100-200 each all use it. I bought my first ascenders, Jumars, in 1972, and last year bought some replacements, they all use pointy teeth. The only reason the Ropeman 1 does not is because the cam is Aluminum saving a fraction of an ounce in weight. Aluminum is too soft to carry the detail in the point cam surfaces, which are made in steel. I am not climbing Everest without oxygen, so that tiny increment of weight would not influence me, but then today when I tried to buy an R2 , they didn't have one, so I bought the R1. It isn't a big deal. SO LONG AS, one is using real climbing rope in the correct size. There are products that look like climbing rope (or similar grade products such as those used for fast ropping and rescue) where the only load bearing part of the rope is the mantel. Some ropes even have material that looks like plastic bags in the core. In fact with climbing rope, the load bearing part is the core, the mantel is all about handling, durability, etc... But use a ropeman on real rope, and either one will work in our situation. Fraying in the mantel fo a climbing rope does not affect the performance, and improves handling. It gets a nice fuzz to it and that is as far as it goes.

[@SamkoTradBow]

I did not like the ropeman 2. It was too hard on the rope. The ropeman 1 has served me well for 25 years. But I for sure appreciate all the detail and info in this comment, especially about the ropes. Thanks.

[@thelzmovement6480]

What harness is that ? I really like that or something similar if you know of it

[@SamkoTradBow]

That was an discontinued seat of the pant minimalist harness

[@AMW3030]

Great video! What do you do when you have to maneuver around a limb while going up the tree with the lineman belt?

[@SamkoTradBow]

Just did a video called getting around limbs when climbing. It should be about 20 videos ago if you check my channel. But I connect my tether, then disconnect my lineman belt, move the lineman belt above the limb and disconnect my tether.

[@AMW3030]

Traditional Bowhunting And Wilderness Podcast Perfect, thank you! Your videos have helped me prepare for my first bow hunting season. Much appreciated!

[@sethpoorman4832]

Thanks Can I ask what camo harness you have on ??? I like it and need one of those too ..

[@SamkoTradBow]

Its a discontinued older model made by seat-o-pants. They quit making it about 8 years ago. when they stopped making them I bought 3 extras. the one im wearing is my last one. sucks too, as it was the best minimalist harrness out there and still would be today.

[@jcarman1978]

Great video man. Thanks for sharing

[@SamkoTradBow]

Thank you

[@JBIRD270]

Why do you dye the rope? Great job

[@SamkoTradBow]

Just so it was not white anymore.

[@BlackPowderTherapist]

I'm a bigger fellow like yourself, I have a muddies full body harness. Do you recommend that or something better? I purchased the rope and stuff you recommended for a lineman belt

[@SamkoTradBow]

Muddy harnesses are great harnesses. I like the minimalist ones like muddy, gorilla, tree spider, etc. If you like the muddy id stick with it, its a great harness!

[@KelikakuCoutin]

Thanks for the content. Keep up the good work. BS'D

[@SamkoTradBow]

Thanks!

[@Jasonjjohnson91]

Jason I need your help...i need to see the video of the rope that you use to connect to the back of your harness how long should it be.

[@SamkoTradBow]

I think mine was 6 or 7 feet. Here is the video. kzbin.info/www/bejne/fKGvgJeFeNpqrLs

[@Jasonjjohnson91]

@@SamkoTradBow thanks I've been watching your videos all day i had surgery off work for 2 months i appreciate all the work you put into these videos. Great work.

[@SamkoTradBow]

@@Jasonjjohnson91 glad you are enjoying them. Hope you heal fast and get back at it soon!

[@Jasonjjohnson91]

@@SamkoTradBow thanks bro i hope I can start Sept 15 reduction hunt fortwayne is letting us take 10 deer 1 buck 9 doe or 10 does then regularly season oct 1st

[@SamkoTradBow]

@@Jasonjjohnson91 awesome! Fill that freezer!!!! Sounds like a nice little bonus early season hunt.

[@jonpatterson5668]

Ok... I'm going to be using a climbing/ hang on for the first time this year... does the lineman road keep you from falling if you slip or the sticks fail... ok you answered it

[@SamkoTradBow]

yes exactly. Keep you from falling to the ground when you are climbing, hanging sticks or hanging stand.

[@jerryellingson7349]

My question is, my ladder stand is already up so how does this system help me climb the stand to attach my life line rope, the ladder stand is at an angle so it’s not right against the tree Thanks

[@SamkoTradBow]

It doesn't help you with climbing a ladder stand. But a life line put up and left up with the ladder stand will as you slide the prussik up and down as you climbe the ladder

[@ryanr6656]

Still the best? how does ropeman 1 compare to kong duck? I use the ropeman 1 with 11mm static rope currently but curious if you have found better.

[@SamkoTradBow]

I still prefer the ropeman 1. The Kong is similar but the big hole makes the carabiner noisy and has to be stealth stripped and the carabiner is always flopping around

[@crosstimbersfarm7568]

Thanks for the video! Do you make the linesman ropes for sale?

[@SamkoTradBow]

I can not sell them do to the crazy stupid cost of liability insurance. But the video gives like in the description to the few items you need and it takes about 10 minutes to make!

[@jasonlee4414]

How long did you make it? Ordered parts to start putting mine together Thanks for the great videos

[@SamkoTradBow]

About 10 mins. Very easy. Tie knots. Hook on carabiner and ropeman. Done.

[@jasonlee4414]

Good deal!! How long did you make your rope to do this?

[@SamkoTradBow]

@@jasonlee4414 all finished with knots ect its about 6 feet. You can make it any length you want. Better to be a little long at first as you can always shorten it.

[@dwfl1967]

Thank you, great video --- amazon says Ropeman 1 is unavailable and does not have any idea when it will come back.

[@SamkoTradBow]

Happens every fall and will be back in stock soon. Same thing every year.

[@dwfl1967]

@@SamkoTradBow Thank you Sir

[@craigholland2274]

Last question I think. What knot do you tie in the end w the caribeaner?

[@SamkoTradBow]

I ise an over hand knot and then lash the tail. But you could also use a stopper knot after the over hand.

[@Orr_s]

Is this color the “white/red” color listed in your description. On amazons picture it looks much much brighter white. Was going to get the black but wanted to help you and give back through your link

[@SamkoTradBow]

Mine is the red and white but I dyed it with a brown rit dye from Walmart. Appreciate the offer to use my links, but please buy whatever is going to work best for you. Thanks again

[@Orr_s]

Traditional Bowhunting And Wilderness Podcast ahh okay, thanks! Love the content

[@olivierjehanno6126]

Hi Mate , what is your safety harness , Thx

[@SamkoTradBow]

It was made by seat of the pants or summit (same company). These stopped making it 10 years ago.