Tree stand Lifelines

[Kevin Hansen]

Can anyone direct me to a video I'm sure I saw on this sight about constructing tree stand lifelines? I've searched and can't find it.
Thanks.

[Roy from Pa]

Do a search on you tube, there is a bunch of them.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_RaVX8u1Bas

[Fletcher]

Here's a link to where I learned to make mine:   http://safetreehunt.com/

[Mark Normand]

At $17 ... that's getting pretty cheap. Ya'll can make them for much less than that? I've looked at making them many times, but that's hard to beat for everything, with hardware, etc.

https://www.amazon.com/Hunter-Safety-System-Rope-Style-Strap/dp/B002L9GAS4/ref=sr_1_8?ie=UTF8&qid=1479324045&sr=8-8&keywords=lifeline

[Fletcher]

Originally posted by Mark Normand:
At $17 ... that's getting pretty cheap. Ya'll can make them for much less than that? I've looked at making them many times, but that's hard to beat for everything, with hardware, etc.

 https://www.amazon.com/Hunter-Safety-System-Rope-Style-Strap/dp/B002L9GAS4/ref=sr_1_8?ie=UTF8&qid=1479324045&sr=8-8&keywords=lifeline  

Not a bad deal, but this is only for a tree strap/lineman's rope, not a full length lifeline.  I'm also not real keen on trusting my life to a made in China piece of rope.

[bluemoonrising]

I really like the ease of the HSS lines. This is the first year I really used the vest. For years I used the safety belts and really liked them. But...now I'm wearing my vest and using the life lines--even at home practicing from my stands.

[Kevin Hansen]

Thanks, guys! I'll check things out.

[Mark Normand]

Originally posted by Fletcher:
 

Originally posted by Mark Normand:
At $17 ... that's getting pretty cheap. Ya'll can make them for much less than that? I've looked at making them many times, but that's hard to beat for everything, with hardware, etc.

  https://www.amazon.com/Hunter-Safety-System-Rope-Style-Strap/dp/B002L9GAS4/ref=sr_1_8?ie=UTF8&qid=1479324045&sr=8-8&keywords=lifeline  

Not a bad deal, but this is only for a tree strap/lineman's rope, not a full length lifeline. [/b]

You right, dang sorry about that, movin too fast lol!  Where's that headslap icon!          

A while back Muddy had their full Safeline on sale 3 for about $50, but they sold out so fast.

[reddogge]

I go to an actual climbing store like REI and buy real climbing rope. One thickness for the lifeline and a thinner one for my prussic knot but can't remember what thicknesses they are. Also buy good carabiners. How much is your life worth?

[Fletcher]

I use 11mm / 7/16" for the main line and 7mm for the prussic.  Prussic cord diameter should be about 70% or less of the main line.