Bridge on harness

[McKelP21]

I have a Cougar Weaver and I have been reading up on these harnesses lately and seeing recalls. I am wondering if I need to replace my bridge or if I should stick to the one I have and do equipment checks every time I go out to climb?

Any thoughts?

 

[classictruckman]

Switch to a warp speed for Buckingham's saddles they've never had a failure to my knowledge.

 

[moonfarm]

I was going to ask the same question! I've got one of the very original cougars, bridge ok, but replaced the rings. It's starting to sketch me out, though.

I don't really want to go full Liger, so I'm thinking of just cutting off the bridge and going with rope tied with a buntline to the rings.

I use a swivel on my bridge, so I'm kinda addicted to that. (http://www.sherrilltree.com/Recreational-Gear/Swivels_3/Swivel-1386). The bend radius I'm not crazy about, so I think it's a little harsh on the bridge. So this is an influence on bridge replacement.

I've heard great things about the warp speed bridge, but given my current bridge I don't think I want another bridge with a cover-I want to see everything. I don't have access to any 16 strand, but I've got a hank of Poison Ivy I can cut an end off of-no splice on that end so it hasn't been climbed on yet. How will that do? Or because the cover and the core share the load is that just like using a bridge with a cover?

Would I like the warp speed webbing style, because of the harness?

Thanks in advance for the advice.

Tim

 

[McKelP21]

Is there any way to convert the harness to having sliding D rings, or would that just be my best option to go with the warp speed?

 

[treemonkey97]

I would switch it dnt use it till you do the bridges aren't showing signs of wearing out just breaking

 

[AboveTheLines]

I am liking my warpspeed with a micro pulley.

 

[NickfromWI]

First figure out WHICH bridge you have. Then make your decision.

 

[PUClimber]

The old ones have failed also. I would switch it out. If nothing else for piece of mind.

 

[McKelP21]

Thanks for the replies. I am thinking I will just switch it out when I get the money to.

Thanks again

 

[McKelP21]

Where can you buy the warpspeed bridges

 

[AboveTheLines]

14"
http://www.sherrilltree.com/Professional-Gear/Accessories/Glide-14-inch-Replacement-Bridge

16"
http://www.sherrilltree.com/Professional-Gear/Accessories/Glide-16-inch-Replacement-Bridge

 

[Tate]

just replaced my cougar rope bridge with a glide. glad to be done with the cougar rope bridge and any thoughts that occur regarding it when I'm in a tree!

 

[ratherbclimbing]

If your swivel is larger enough clip two biners to it then clip both of them to your bridge. This will reduce the bend radius some. May not be for you depends on your climbing system.

 

[PUClimber]

You can call john and knot and rope and he can splice one up for you for different lengths.

 

[McKelP21]

Thanks

 

[ChrisOTS]

I just replaced my stock bridge, it was showing some signs of wear, climbed on it for 2 years. (I should have earlier)
Got the Warp Speed glide bridge, ordered from Treestuff on Monday, just got her installed. 50$ is nothing, when you look at the value of your life.

I trust my belt 100% again. Isn't it pretty much a Viking belt now?

 

[McKelP21]

See the rings that are attached to your warpspeed are those the ones that came with your harness, or are those replaced.

Looks good though

 

[ChrisOTS]

They are original, but they are stamped and weren't in the recall, luckily.

 

[AboveTheLines]

Not the viking, the Puma! LOL, jk same saddle haha. $50 is nothing. You have people climbing in $600 spikes to be comfortable but wont bite the bullet and replace their bridge every year.

 

[banjo]

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Not the viking, the Puma! LOL, jk same saddle haha. $50 is nothing. You have people climbing in $600 spikes to be comfortable but wont bite the bullet and replace their bridge every year.

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Swamp Yankee logic at its best. I agree 100%.