Adjustable/detachable MCRS bridge

I have two. The overall length and bulk of that setup coming off a bridge ring are too great where the functional space is already at a premium. The other more important is security. While toggles are plenty strong under load and in alignment, that does not describe how the bridge of a tree climbing harness gets used. There are many times during a climb that the bridge will be unloaded while at the same time it is being subjected to objects pressing against it, sometimes with great force.
 
Thanks for your answers, they bring up some good points. I'm not giving definitive answers, more like suggestions that can be explored by the individual climber further.
The bridge could go through the ring and then attach to the toggle which might be able to be tied to the ropes holding the ring, giving full ring to ring travel.
The bridge loop for the toggle to be inserted into, can be made small enough to make it somewhat of a struggle to insert the toggle. The further addition of a rubber grommet to snug up the loop tighter, would make it harder for the toggle to come out. A thin strip of Velcro, like those used on soft shackles, could replace the grommet for more security. If, for some reason the Velcro should come undone, the ripping sound might alert the climber.
 
Brocky said:
Thanks for your answers, they bring up some good points. I'm not giving definitive answers, more like suggestions that can be explored by the individual climber further.
The bridge could go through the ring and then attach to the toggle which might be able to be tied to the ropes holding the ring, giving full ring to ring travel.
The bridge loop for the toggle to be inserted into, can be made small enough to make it somewhat of a struggle to insert the toggle. The further addition of a rubber grommet to snug up the loop tighter, would make it harder for the toggle to come out. A thin strip of Velcro, like those used on soft shackles, could replace the grommet for more security. If, for some reason the Velcro should come undone, the ripping sound might alert the climber.
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An eye splice. Slide it through a ring (paw, whatever) and clip a carabinier into it. Toggle-esque?
 
In my much earlier post, I had the same experience of the unloaded bridge on the ART adjuster. By keeping the excess tail weight of the bridge tied to the saddle I eliminated the creep. I usually tie it to the original bridge ring above the quicky.
 
@DSMc you are right about a toggle not being suitable for something like a detachable bridge. I don't run a bridge, but I made a hitch cord that uses a toggle closure, that I could see would cause problems. When there was slack, the toggle, due to the stiffness of the cord splice holding it, would pop out of the loop. I hadn't foreseen this. It could possibly be compensated for, but that would take away from what was an easy method.
I'm going to try out the hitch cord more because switching the ends when tying it seems to not push the toggle up while in use.
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96coal449 said:
Always wanted to be able to detach the bridge ..... therefor making it a bit easier to put this saddle on.
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the bridge is terminated with a simple to untie knot. The bridge has a stiff end that makes the anchor bend very hard/ impossible possibly to slide though the knot if the knot comes slightly loose, somehow.

I gather that people repetitiously tie/ untie anchor bends on their climbing line termination biner (I'm a scoffold knot on a keylock biner kinda guy). NBD.

Putting the harness on is a bit funky. I have more trouble with the leg loops catching on my phone and such in my cargo pockets than the bridge.

What I don't care for about the anchor bends is that the bridge rope ends catch on stuff a bit, and two bridges crowd the rings.
 
That's why I did the detachable part. The only thing I disliked about the MCRS was adorning it. It sucked ...especially for a guy with a worn out hip. Now I can place the saddle on the ground with the belt behind me and step forwards into the leg straps, bend down and grab both ends of the belt and leg pads simultaneously. I then stand up while jiggling the leg pads. My legs go right thru this way. Fasten the waste belt and reattach bridge. Even easier if you can sit on set of steps or chair. One leg at a time with both hands on one pad. Leg pads on and reach down. Grab belt and stand up .....

I am thinking of grabbing a NT to save some wear on the now irreplaceable MCRS. Please don't bring that crap here. ;)
I'd like to keep this thread alive for those who still ride an MCRS.
 
Then if you don't mind a couple extra ounces of weight, leave the rings on the outsides of the paws. Like I did above my quicky.
 
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