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Title: lineman belt
Post by: bear mike on November 03, 2018, 09:46:38 PM

Anyone have any issues with the HSS linemans belt? What do you guys use for a climbing belt?

Title: Re: lineman belt
Post by: bigbadjon on November 04, 2018, 08:55:15 AM

https://youtu.be/u4au7Otk53g

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Post by: beemann on November 04, 2018, 09:04:57 AM

Black Widow has one called the Treehopper belt.  Its what I use..

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Post by: dresnor on November 04, 2018, 09:35:34 AM

Yes I have had issues with the HSS lineman's belt. It folds over itself causing it to either grip the tree when I am trying to move it or it jams in the buckle when folded over. It did save my butt once though.

I plan on making one like in the video over the winter when I can find the ascender back in stock.

Jeremy

Title: Re: lineman belt
Post by: matt steed on November 05, 2018, 06:47:32 AM

I built one just like Jason’s video. It works like a charm.

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Post by: Zbone on November 05, 2018, 03:13:09 PM

Been climbing poles much of my life in the telecommunications industry and aside from climbing a smooth pole with a leather climbing belt, the guy in the video has it right... When I strap into a pole and cable while on a ladder, the tethering rope in the video is almost exactly the same as I use...

Title: Re: lineman belt
Post by: Terry Green on November 06, 2018, 10:08:20 AM

This Thread got moved my mistake so I put it back last night. Sorry for the inconvenience.

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Post by: joel0711 on November 27, 2018, 02:17:01 PM

I'm a newbie to saddle hunting and still learning..... A Monkey's Tail attachment suppose to lock the linesman belt for more safety. See saddlehunter.com

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Post by: mec lineman on November 27, 2018, 03:50:15 PM

Ive been a lineman for 20 years, Jason Sankowiak got it right

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Post by: Blessed One on November 27, 2018, 04:16:28 PM

Jasons are great. If you want a pre made one these are 2 good oprions

https://tethrdnation.com/product/tethrd-lineman-belt/

https://www.summitstands.com/summit-8-ft-lineman-s-rope-with-clip

Add one of these and you can adjust it with one hand in and out works great.

https://www.treestuff.com/store/catalog.asp?category_id=223&item=2076

I use the summit but will be getting the Tetherd next looks better built.

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Post by: 1/4 away on November 27, 2018, 09:21:52 PM

I really like this idea. Jason recommended a Wild Country Ropeman 1 ascender. I’ve checked online and can’t find anyone that has any in stock. Does anybody know where I can purchase one? Thanks.

Title: Re: lineman belt
Post by: blueslfb on November 27, 2018, 10:25:49 PM

Check out REI. That is where I found the Ropeman 1. I got one about a month ago from them.

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Post by: 1/4 away on November 27, 2018, 10:40:53 PM

Thanks, I checked with them but they are out of stock and don’t expect them for 30 days.

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Post by: sticksnstones on November 28, 2018, 12:09:03 PM

Quote from: 1/4 away on November 27, 2018, 10:40:53 PM

Thanks, I checked with them but they are out of stock and don’t expect them for 30 days.

Ropeman 1s were out of stock everywhere when I was looking a few years ago so I bought a Kong and I've been very happy with it. Just in case you need a second option.
Thom

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Post by: Don Stokes on November 28, 2018, 12:21:11 PM

Maybe somebody has already mentioned this, but it's worth noting that a lineman's gaffs are relatively short, and longer ones are advisable for climbing trees. Utility poles don't have bark.

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Post by: mec lineman on November 28, 2018, 12:24:28 PM

mr. stokes, we are not talking about climbing trees with any gaffs, just using a linemans belt around tree while hanging stands or steps

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Post by: 1/4 away on November 28, 2018, 04:26:41 PM

Thanks Thom. I’ll take a look at the Kong.

Title: Re: lineman belt
Post by: Don Stokes on November 29, 2018, 12:00:48 PM

mec lineman, I've spent a lot of time with linemen and utility poles, and thought it was worth mentioning. I've seen the scars from cutouts. My hat is off to you; that's a tough job.