Recently purchased a tree climbing kit from Bailey’s, spus, saddle, flipline. They don’t / didn’t give any directions on how to attach the flipline to the saddle, or even how to rig the equipment.
I looked on line, Google searched looking for some type of picture or detailed instructions… but nothing to any great extent that gives more details.
Found this “typical” paragraph in several sites :
o Strap on the spurs with pads to your climbing boots, and put on the saddle and other equipment. Toss one end of the flip-line around the tree, catch it with the other hand and connect it to the D-ring located on the side of the saddle opposite the adjuster.
What I’m trying to understand is, the saddle has four “d” rings….. what end of the flipline gets attached to what D ring?
Does the carabineer get attached to the cam adjuster?
And ..how is the adjusted used?
( I understand that it is “adjusted” as you climb the tree, but how is the cam loosened as you come down?)
Any input is greatly appreciated, pictures are welcomed, links to instructions, sites are valued.
( I called both Weaver and Spyderman, each offered no assistance, “we just make the equipment”)
I looked on line, Google searched looking for some type of picture or detailed instructions… but nothing to any great extent that gives more details.
Found this “typical” paragraph in several sites :
o Strap on the spurs with pads to your climbing boots, and put on the saddle and other equipment. Toss one end of the flip-line around the tree, catch it with the other hand and connect it to the D-ring located on the side of the saddle opposite the adjuster.
What I’m trying to understand is, the saddle has four “d” rings….. what end of the flipline gets attached to what D ring?
Does the carabineer get attached to the cam adjuster?
And ..how is the adjusted used?
( I understand that it is “adjusted” as you climb the tree, but how is the cam loosened as you come down?)
Any input is greatly appreciated, pictures are welcomed, links to instructions, sites are valued.
( I called both Weaver and Spyderman, each offered no assistance, “we just make the equipment”)