DIY - How to make a LINEMAN'S BELT [One handed operation] for Saddle & Mobile Tree stand Hunting 

Came here to say this.

Is that necessary like past a stop knot too? Or like if you don't use a stop knot?

Per your remark about non-locking binnres, I assume you have never rock climbed. But I agree that in this example, I also would use locking binners on both ends.

Hey thanks for the feedback I appreciate it! I’ll look into them when i make my next tutorial.

And Bino! Been learning a ton from him as my daughter and I get into tree climbing.

Hey, sorry for the delayed response. Thanks for the support and feedback! We will keep that in mind for our kits, As of the new year we will be introducing a DIY Lineman kit that comes with all the material you’ll need to make your own! Happy hunting, Hang N Hunt.

I would also like to add that instead of purchasing 50 lb. fishing line that if you already own some spectra or dyneema bow string serving, that that could be used instead. I'm planning on using the 030" Halo serving that I have on hand. Price wise, a spool of heavy. 030" bowstring serving costs $25; braided 50# fishing line costs around $19. Just saying that if a person already owns some hefty bow string serving than there is no reason to purchase the fishing line. Love this channel!

That's the first thing i noticed and wanted to comment on. I do a bit of industrial climbing and safety is the first thing they hammer into our heads (if you die, do it according to all regulations - less paperwork😂). So the end of the rope should stick out between 6 and 10 rope diameters. For everyone who does not want to clutter the brain, just leave a piece of rope about your palm's width behing a knot. It should be good enough. Second thing, i would make a shrink tube on both lines. First wrapping them together and then shrinking a tube on both AND a wrap. This would make a wrap bite into both ropes and plastic would protect end of a rope and a wrap. This is exactly how they do it on our equipment (they also sew the wrap into both ropes, but this part is not neccesary).

Hey good question! That depends on the kind and quality of rope. However for a safety I would recommend using thicker rope.

Thanks for the feedback we will keep that in mind for the next tutorial !

Hey appreciate the advice. My rule of thumb is based off of a rock climbing preference, the prusik rope being 70 to 80 % of the main line thickness. I am definitely going to add length to the tag end of my knots in a future tutorial coming soon ! Thanks

@@HANGNHUNTOUTDOORS It’s a nice professional Knot App it’s “Grog Knots” they have a RU-vid Chanel as well check out maybe you find interesting.

Haha you had us there for a second! Thanks for the feedback! Tethers that come with saddles are generally mass produced and made as cheap as possible just like harnesses provided with tree stands, We always make our own with rope and hardware from reputable climbing brands like Sterling, Black Diamond etc. its not so much about saving, more so the added safety along with it. We also always recommend rope designed for climbing and specific knots like a prusik over Amsteel. We plan to have DIY kits to build your own available on our website soon!

Thank you, we appreciate it!!

Hey good question! The ropeman 2 should not damage this rope. Its 24 strand nylon which is pretty abrasion resistant.

Hey thanks for the suggestion! That would definitely work I just didn’t have any big enough on hand, I also worry the heat required to melt the glue could start to melt the outer fibers but Ill test it out!

Thank you Im glad you liked it 👍🏼

Hey ! Not entirely sure where the belt got its name however I did read that Linemen up until the 60s didn't wear any safety equipment. And at some point in the 60s they started wearing belts like this to start implementing better safety and that's why its called this.

Actually all carabiners sold for life support purposes have the same relative strengths... considering they are made from the same materials (aluminum or steel, for example). Closed gate along the long axis is generally around mid-20 kN range. Closed gate across the short axis is generally at or below 10kNs. Open gate long axis rating also falls below the 10kN range. These are just general figures... you can find specific numbers when you look up specific carabiners. . The locking mechanism of any carabiner does not add to it's strength... but adds to it's safety as far as accidental openings. In rock climbing as in aboriculture, these locking mechanisms can also be worked to an unlocked position, accidentally. . Also... wire-gated carabiners are just as strong as conventional-gated carabiners. . The only issue with using a non-locking carabiner as shown in the video is the possibility of the gate being opened accidentally and it coming off whatever it's hooked to.

Over hand knots will definitely work I chose these knots to make both loops adjustable and over all aesthetically pleasing 👍🏼