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    DYI throw rope auto rewind

    After dealing with 30 feet of loose throw line while climbing for too long I started bringing a little pouch with me to cram my line into. that still, was a headache. After looking around around I noticed people are using old fly fishing auto rewind reels to manage their throw line. After...
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    Saddle recommendations

    Thanks man! I'll take you up on your offer. I'll PM you.
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    Saddle recommendations

    I'm in the market for a new saddle and rope and I'm going crazy trying to make the right decision. I'm Currently using a rock climbing harness and I've found the lack of attachment points limiting. One loop in the middle gets really crowded when working with a climb line and lanyard. I was...
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    newbie arborplex blues

    It turned out to be a very stupid rope to use but it was 11mm dynamic climb line. it melted on my first decent from 10 ft. but it gave me hope. I've since moved on to a hitchclimber setup(not really impressed) ATM.
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    Newb needing new stuff

    I found arborblex on arborplex is terrible to the point of being unusable for a hitch. I bow hunt and bought some cheap rope(arborplex) to cut up and use for a lifelines leading to my treestands. One thing lead to another, now I'm having fun climbing it. No lessons or tree people. just...
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    Newb needing new stuff

    I took my 4th ascent today and I had a lot of fun. I made it up about 40 feet up. In the tree and after getting down it's apparent I'm ill equipped. right off the bat I know need a split tail as my hitchcord looks uncomfortably crispy for such little use. I also need a long lanyard\secondary...
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    newbie arborplex blues

    just wanted to give an update...maybe my struggle will help others in the future. I just tried a split tail and YESSS! I can climb! I was really about to give up. My outlook went from maybe all these guys are athletic freaks and I dont have it in me; to this is easy. Arborrplex on arborblex...
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    newbie arborplex blues

    could you give me an example of a closed system? I Thought a blakes, taut was about as closed as it gets.
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    newbie arborplex blues

    Nice! I tried a tautline hitch like moss suggested and it was much better than the blakes but still jammy. I just tried this hitch and so far it's what I was hoping for. It's hard to tell from the pic but the arborplex flattens out quite a bit. when the bridge intersect the standing line...
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    newbie arborplex blues

    I can get it to descend but moving it up takes about 3 full blown hammer fists.
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    newbie arborplex blues

    after loading
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    newbie arborplex blues

    just tried it on my pull-up bar....same story.
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    newbie arborplex blues

    5/3 still sucks
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    newbie arborplex blues

    Rope just thrown over a wooden beam
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    newbie arborplex blues

    I was 4/2...I'll try 5/3 tomorrow. I was trying to keep this relatively inexpensive.
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    newbie arborplex blues

    Just bought some rope a harness and some carabiners. I'm in a closed system...using my climb line for my hitch. I've tried a bunch of knots and I cant get my hitch from binding. I'm just hanging in my basement and my 225 lb ass is locking those hitches way too tight to break loose. does...

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