Anyone here use an old school buckstrap?

So we got standards you can't even read anywhere online? I mean ill pay for it...I'm sure its worth its weight in gold but seems like it should be more easily available to others who can't or won't pay for it and end up not reading it and not posting questions on here cause they don't want to put themselves out there as being "less than" others because they don't want to be made fun of because they think they look dumb.
Tony said:
Brocky, not tring to be a prick, just see an opportunity for a valuable lesson. I would’ve say it’s good to use, so much depends on function, inspection and interface. Even perfectly excellent gear can be used in terrible tragic ways.

As for inspection I don’t feel like typing that much before coffee. Got some camera setting to work with so I’ll put together a short vid later.

Tony
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Thank you guys for all the help and links. Keep it coming!
 
There are never any stupid questions.....just stupid answers....arbs need thick skin to survive this industry....do the same thing in year 30 as year one you only attain 1 year experience.....folks on here use wise ass cracks as a way to shock folks into reality it is not personal....shock value can bring a great lesrning experience


Trust me true stuff.....climb on and get a proper lanyard ..basal tie and friction saver...keep good...
 
I do climb on a normal lanyard, sterling tri-tech with a hitch climber. It came with the rook on it but I didn't like it. stated this in the beginning of the thread but No one really listened I guess. I said I use the buckstrap almost never in the old format it was made. I made this thread because I took it apart and use it the normal way and I thought it could handle being a redirect, fs, base tie. I made the thread to ensure that it could handle all of that. I really didn't think anyone would even respond! But you can bet I will climb on. I'm fast, safe and efficient no matter what lanyard I use. I know it seemed like a beginner question but posted it like that trying to get all of your attention to have an informative discussion. I really wonder what you all thought about taking it apart and making an srt choke with it when blocking down a stem. I usually use a steel core lanyard with a second lanyard on the lower ds.
 
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Mowerr said:
I do climb on a normal lanyard, sterling tri-tech with a hitch climber. It came with the rook on it but I didn't like it. stated this in the beginning of the thread but No one really listened I guess. I said I use the buckstrap almost never in the old format it was made. I made this thread because I took it apart and use it the normal way and I thought it could handle being a redirect, fs, base tie. I made the thread to ensure that it could handle all of that. I really didn't think anyone would even respond! But you can bet I will climb on. I'm fast, safe and efficient no matter what lanyard I use. I know it seemed like a beginner question but posted it like that trying to get all of your attention to have an informative discussion. I really wonder what you all thought about taking it apart and making an srt choke with it when blocking down a stem. I usually use a steel core lanyard with a second lanyard on the lower ds.
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Ok all good. Now back to the buckstrap. Do not use it. If you are asking that question means you should not use it. Get proper modern gear and climb high and hard. By all means ignore what I say. Carry on. I know I need to be able to trust my gear so as not to force me to second guess it while working. I am done here now.
 
Seems like a lot of misunderstandings about what you're referring to, which is just a hunk of 5/8" rope that you configure for a variety of different applications. It should be safe to use as long as you inspect it for excess wear or defects. I know you know about that last part, but felt compelled to state it!

I don't know if I missed it, but do you also have a climb line in use when working on a spar. If not, it's a good idea to be able to reach the ground in case of an emergency.
 
Just to add to what @Brocky said, I think some climbers love the Hitch Hiker for this purpose, as one can use a cinched climbing line on a spar with a tail on it to make it easy to loosen up & drop down, and the Hitch Hiker allows a climber to get right up tight to the stem.

Tim
 
TimBr said:
Just to add to what @Brocky said, I think some climbers love the Hitch Hiker for this purpose, as one can use a cinched climbing line on a spar with a tail on it to make it easy to loosen up & drop down, and the Hitch Hiker allows a climber to get right up tight to the stem.

Tim
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I do that with a runner or Wrench on a shorty tether....
 
Honestly I don't give two f**ks what anyone climbs on TBH....all my friends in the arb industry are all progressive climbers who have huge safety records. If young climbers cannot take some simple suggestions so be it....injury stats rise daily just try hard not to be one. Climb safe climb hard...be open minded and saturate in new techniques which are safety oriented...know ones limits...climb high cut small until you understand vectors and wotking with the trees compression wood where it is strongest...understand bending moments and fulcrums...know your tree varieties and hinging properties.....stay out the rigging.....communicate with roper how wood will react and what to expect...take time to be 100% sure of a rig....once you commit there is no turning back....gravity takes over with Force.....so much to learn...experience and getting a mentor is a good idea....pass what you learn....
 
yoyoman said:
I just spent most of yesterday teaching an old school type of guy that was using the the exact buck strap you're talking about. My first comment to him was, what a waste of cordage, all doubled up like it is. It didn't take him very long to convert.
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Same thing I thought. Till I took apart the prussik and found many other good uses for a super strong rope with spliced ends
 
swingdude said:
Honestly I don't give two f**ks what anyone climbs on TBH....all my friends in the arb industry are all progressive climbers who have huge safety records. If young climbers cannot take some simple suggestions so be it....injury stats rise daily just try hard not to be one. Climb safe climb hard...be open minded and saturate in new techniques which are safety oriented...know ones limits...climb high cut small until you understand vectors and wotking with the trees compression wood where it is strongest...understand bending moments and fulcrums...know your tree varieties and hinging properties.....stay out the rigging.....communicate with roper how wood will react and what to expect...take time to be 100% sure of a rig....once you commit there is no turning back....gravity takes over with Force.....so much to learn...experience and getting a mentor is a good idea....pass what you learn....
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Most the answers everyone gave me I already knew. And a lott of the guys dont seem to read well or just wanna joke around or use "shock value". Seems a little unprofessional. Its not my first day. I'm progressive and use all the new techniques and tools too.
 
Thanks everyone I think ive got the most from everyone. No need for anymore. Good night
 
swingdude said:
You go get your sleep. But throw that buckstrap in the bin. You said you were cheap so I assume that won't happen....
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Right because if u can't find any good uses for 5/8 sta set with spliced terminations, your not very smart
 
Mowerr said:
Right because if u can't find any good uses for 5/8 sta set with spliced terminations, your not very smart
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It is you're...
Now you are right I am not very smart. But one thing I know, you have a lot to learn.
First rule do not talk to your elders this way......
Being inexperienced at climbing is not a big deal as we all have been there. You however are there and need to come to grips with it.

Wet behind the ears.
 
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