Just saw this thread.
Cary, I am really glad to hear that the incident was a wake-up call and we aren't holding a 'wake'.
I hope you don't mind a few questions and comments:
Were you using the removable latch pin on the RW? (That is 5/16" diameter and may well not provide the same friction on...
On that page they list the basic Liros as kevlar/polyester (FH003), but don't mention the material for the Liros Hercules (FH002)... so I was just curious what the difference was between plain Liros and Liros Hercules...
Burnham,
I see where you're coming from. A hitch designed to function alone on SRT is a hazard in my opinion, as it trades slide-ability for grip-ability.
A standard Ddrt hitch would never work alone on SRT as it would lock tight, but is inherently more safe when used on SRT with the RW...
A few thoughts related to your concern Burnham:
When I started using Kevin's F8 system I used a length of 8mm beeline as the tether. In this setup it would be a bit bulky, but you could use a thicker cord like that if you are concerned.
I climbed 25 trees while in Michigan using the RW and have...
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