vc1111,
Its getting a little closer to the season, and I have been thinking about the system that you talked about earlier in the year. I wrote an e-mail to rock climbing gear store concerning the system, and this is what they wrote to me:
my original question:
I have a question for you. I need some advice. I am a bowhunter who
hunts from tree strands often. As you may or may not know, most accidents
happen when climbing (up to 25 feet) and getting in or down from the stand.
While I' m in the stand I have a safety strap. But I have nothing for climbing
and getting into and down from the stand. Is there any system that you may suggest for this purpose. I figured this may be the best place to look
for something. Thanks.
I am thinking of this product. Do you think it would work for what I
need it for? Thanks.
http://shop.store.yahoo.com/hhut/wilcounropmk.html
their reply:
Yes this would work for you but you will need a rope that is 8mm or larger
for this to grab a hold of the rope. You will also need a harness for
this to attach to. To protect you on the ascent into the tree you will need
for a 25ft climb at least 50ft. of rope(this being because you need to be able
to sling the rope over a branch to get it to protect you from the fall.
If you have any further questions please feel free to let us know.
my reply:
I know that you mentioned that the ropeman mk II would work well for the
ascent, but what about also for the decent. Both will be important to me.
Thanks again.
their reply:
[The ropeman II will not work for the descent. We will be glad to assist you
with figuring out what you will need to best protect yourself so please give
us a call at our toll free line. It will be best to talk to you and really be able to get you in the tree safely and securely.
I know that you know this product very well. Could you just give me a little more detail on it, especially how you would use it on the descent. Also, will this product work with a basic 3/8 or 7/16 nylon diamond braided rope. I really wouldn' t want to get rock climber rope. Thanks.