I’d rethrow and set my line every time. It will only make you better. Yeah sure not as convenient but the tree is alive and not meant to have stuff left in it 24/7 and in the same spot. Just my $.02
Little lag time but its grabbing the right toggle at a crucial moment is difficult. With a spider you really have to pay attention to what’s going on and think of all the possible outcomes before committing to the cut. Just my personal observations.
I just had this issue with my mini. The bolt that was there I ended up breaking because the nut was seized onto the bolt so it couldn’t be tightened. Replaced the bolt of the same size and a metal lock nut, thirty hours no slipping of the throttle.
Heavy gauge expanded mesh steel grating is what I would use. Great traction and durable. Snow, mud, and ice loading can be easily mitigated with a blower as it starts to build up. I would think any steel supplier by you can cut it to order. Attaching it to wood use heavy fender washer and a thru...