Is The Ropeman One Still The Best for A Lineman Belt?

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  • Опубликовано: 22 окт 2024

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  • @lawrencemiceli1611
    @lawrencemiceli1611 11 месяцев назад +3

    I recently “built” a lineman’s rope following an earlier video of your’s…. It’s awesome!! I am new to using climbing sticks and I was sweating bullets when I was setting my climbing sticks. It was very difficult to keep tension on my lineman’s rope using a rope with a prussic knot. It was very dangerous. When using my new lineman’s rope with the ropeman ascender 1 I can adjust the tension on my rope and stay safe at all times. Thank you for this tip!!!

    • @SamkoTradBow
      @SamkoTradBow  11 месяцев назад

      Love hearing that. Glad you are enjoying the lineman belt and staying safe

  • @stevengaunt4017
    @stevengaunt4017 10 месяцев назад +2

    Just bought everything to make my setup thanks for the advice!

  • @blessedvetoutdoors
    @blessedvetoutdoors 9 месяцев назад +1

    Thank you for this review. Simple and to the point with nothing but facts. God bless and happy new years sir.

    • @SamkoTradBow
      @SamkoTradBow  9 месяцев назад

      Thank you. Glad you enjoyed it

  • @deangreen7300
    @deangreen7300 2 года назад +4

    I love my rope man 1 lineman's belt. Probably the best thing I ever made. Thanks Jason for the tip.

    • @SamkoTradBow
      @SamkoTradBow  2 года назад

      Such a great system. Glad it's great for you as well

    • @caseysmith544
      @caseysmith544 2 года назад +1

      @@SamkoTradBow I got, rather found a Brand of bow that will work with my 24 inch draw length, the modern GREAT PLAINS TRADITIONAL BOW COMPANY their Youth 52 inch Flat limb shortbow in micro reflex deflex that they spine the custom bows at 24 inch draw. I got the bow at 45 pounds at 24 inches, with the hickory riser and Limbs. I call the bow a shortbow as due to size can't really be called an actual Longbow now. The Bow has the small notched straight grip with the bow. The small notched straight grip the type I like for the flat limb longbows probably not needed seeing as I got I got a youth bow made more for ages 10--11 on up, to be able to grip like a regular longbow. I also got a better case, a 53.5 inch zipper light padded case off Amazon rather then just a sock for this bow for $35, $38 with tax. I got the light padded case since it is nearly double of the 54 inch Recurve, I got for $178 with the longbow at $325 total with taxes figured into price, but not including the lower rug only part rug rest I got for $2.50 off the site as well as I do not like hair rest for lower portions the arrow sits on. I also got some Bowjax II silencers in black off amazon since the bow comes with either a Fast Flight or Dynaflight D-97 string that might be too loud for the bow.

    • @SamkoTradBow
      @SamkoTradBow  2 года назад +1

      @@caseysmith544 awesome! Great plains makes fantastic bows!

    • @caseysmith544
      @caseysmith544 2 года назад

      @@SamkoTradBow Thanks, for the review. This is however the newer company in Kansas bought off the old Texas one in 2015 and in 2016 is when they first made bows. Still some very similar models they make from the old company, with addition of the custom weight to the bows including the Youth models, why I was able to get a 45 pound bow at my draw length of 24 inches. I think they are one of the closer Companies to me in Pierre (Pier) South Dakota. This is including American Archery in Northern Wisconsin that the smaller draw kids bows are only a set weight or at some point Krammer Ammons his company Shatterproof Archery should have a few models and I could probably get my 24 inch draw on the bow in addition to the 28 inch draw standard.

  • @buckfever4721
    @buckfever4721 2 года назад +1

    Since I saw your first video on this, instead of using that for a lineman's belt I use that as my tree rope. I remain attached as I set my stand and sticks and I love the one hand operation. I just prefer having the rope come off my back and attached above me out of the way. The ropeman 1 is rated at 15Kn or around 3370lb/f. Thank you for your videos!

    • @SamkoTradBow
      @SamkoTradBow  Год назад

      Glad you love it and thanks for the rating info. Could not remeber what it was actually rated at.

  • @basicinfo.9315
    @basicinfo.9315 2 года назад +5

    I use the Ropeman 1 because I still use 11mm rope. I guess they are using the Kongduck or whatever its called with the smaller 8mm rope. The Ropeman 2 was designed for smaller rope, but it has teeth that chews up your rope. I agree with you 100% the Ropeman1 is the best. I do occasionally use the prusik but not very often. I have used the same Ropeman for the past 10 years.

    • @SamkoTradBow
      @SamkoTradBow  2 года назад

      Yep the ropeman one is amazing. The ropeman 2 is very hard on ropes.

  • @anotheryoutuber_
    @anotheryoutuber_ 2 года назад +1

    i hear you, i use a 11mm static linesman belt and 8mm prusik with a low friction tender cord for similar reasons i use a recurve bow. ropeman is nice and i use it quite a bit for recreational climbing, ill even keep one in my hunting bag that stays back at camp so if i have an issue itll be my backup for the next day. i am just a huge fan of keeping as little metal as reasonable in my setups. for me its not about cost or weight, its the ease of being a bit quieter and using a system that is easy to duplicate without specialized gear. the ropeman is faster to set up and adjust but its an amount of time that would need a timer that can measure fractions of seconds. thanks for you content, stay safe and lets keep growing as a community while doing the thing that keeps us so excited about those fractions of a year where we get to enjoy hours of effort into thrilling moments of success.

    • @SamkoTradBow
      @SamkoTradBow  2 года назад

      Awesome. Glad you are taking your safety seriously and sounds like a great system!

  • @victorfeliciano6092
    @victorfeliciano6092 Месяц назад

    Do you have a video with the new knots you are using in this set up. Definitely plan to run this setup next month!!!

    • @SamkoTradBow
      @SamkoTradBow  Месяц назад

      @@victorfeliciano6092 ruclips.net/video/FBh-7Ip5NR8/видео.html

  • @sarafayelawton652
    @sarafayelawton652 2 года назад +2

    I use an 11 mm rope on my LB with my ropeman 1. I'm getting ready to make a new LB before the season starts, so gonna review your DIY LB video. The old one is ready to be replaced.

    • @SamkoTradBow
      @SamkoTradBow  2 года назад

      Such a great system. Glad it's working so great for you

    • @JohnSims3
      @JohnSims3 2 года назад +2

      The PMI EZ Bend is the best rope for the LB. Like Jay said, it's stiff but not too stiff. You can order it by the foot. Took forever to get though...And they have it in black :D

    • @sarafayelawton652
      @sarafayelawton652 2 года назад +1

      @@JohnSims3 thanks I just ordered some from REI.

    • @JohnSims3
      @JohnSims3 2 года назад +1

      @@sarafayelawton652 You'll be happy...

  • @arthurcarstens
    @arthurcarstens 2 года назад +2

    I personally use the 8mm rope with the Ropeman 1, The trick is to get a carabiner that is round on the shank, some carabiners out there are slimmer on sides of the shank, the round shank takes up the space in the hole of the ropeman which applies pressure against the cam's teeth, this causes the teeth to bite the rope like crazy. been using it for 1 1/2 years with no problems. YMMV

    • @SamkoTradBow
      @SamkoTradBow  2 года назад

      Yep heard of people using 8 with it as well.

  • @garrettstraffon608
    @garrettstraffon608 2 года назад +1

    Yep that is the ticket! I’ll be getting one. Thanks again

  • @zekeoutdoors
    @zekeoutdoors Год назад +1

    So with the rope man you need the correct diameter caribener to ad tension to the rope? If ita to thin the rope will slip,?

    • @SamkoTradBow
      @SamkoTradBow  Год назад +1

      No. You want a round shank carabiner otherwise the carabiner will want to fill to the flat side. Will still work great and not slip. But more convenient to use a round shank carabiner

  • @zb5715
    @zb5715 2 года назад +4

    Rope man 1 is great for what it is but I moved down to 8mm linesman and tether with rope 7mm prussic’s and tenders and it makes a world of difference in bulk and carry and noise reduction (less metal). I don’t see any safety issues.

    • @SamkoTradBow
      @SamkoTradBow  2 года назад +1

      Glad you found something that works great for you

    • @Sethhaun78
      @Sethhaun78 6 месяцев назад

      A prussick knot will always be the safest..it's why ansi ,Osha,and the I.S.A have all tree work arborist use them .I'm interested in the ropeman for light solo rigging ..arborist work..never climb on purisick cord that's not rated and 8mm or above in tree s...there's tons of ropes from 11mm to 13 mm that way nothing like blue moon ..200ft weights nothing

  • @bonniekincaid6490
    @bonniekincaid6490 Год назад +1

    love the video! thank you! Do you have a link for the green harness you have on?

    • @SamkoTradBow
      @SamkoTradBow  Год назад +1

      Tactisaddle.com. its called the tbws tree stand harness. I also have a couple videos reviews on it from late this summer

    • @bonniekincaid6490
      @bonniekincaid6490 Год назад +1

      thank you@@SamkoTradBow

  • @tools4spoons
    @tools4spoons 2 года назад +2

    Can you use your lineman belt setup as a safety line or do you recommend a separate system?

    • @SamkoTradBow
      @SamkoTradBow  2 года назад +3

      I recommend a second safety line. 2 reasons. 1 is so you can connect the second when you have to disconnect to get around branches. 2. I would not want to trust anything mechanical for a slack line shock load fall. I'd go prussik or knot for the safety line.

  • @iBleedStarsAndBars
    @iBleedStarsAndBars 2 года назад +3

    I wouldn't change my Ropeman 1 for anything. It works and it's proven.

    • @SamkoTradBow
      @SamkoTradBow  2 года назад +1

      Agree 100%. And it's dead quiet light weight and doesn't tangle or come untied

  • @millerb32
    @millerb32 2 года назад +3

    Mileage may vary...but my opinion based on my experience is a resounding NO. For me, for lineman specific, 8mm line with 6mm accessory chord in a distel with a tender. Cheap is not in the equation for me...but ease of use with a single hand, and the fact that the ropes are rated for taking a dynamic load...where the Ropeman is NOT rated for taking a dynamic load. HOWEVER, if it's not broke...don't fix it. For how I run it, I get alot more control of the distel wrap when I go to let line out with a single hand. It's just a smoother operation for me as compared to the ropeman or a kong(which I ran last year), and that makes ME feel safer. Plus the way I run my 6mm Distel to poacher knots on the caribiner, it's essentially doubled up and the single possible breaking point is way up on the last wrap...so essentially all of the load is distributed(exponentially stacked) over several wraps before it could fail. As usual though, I always close it out as I begin it, my way is not right, someone else's way is not wrong as long as it works safely.

    • @SamkoTradBow
      @SamkoTradBow  2 года назад

      Glad you found something that suits your needs!

    • @millerb32
      @millerb32 2 года назад

      @@SamkoTradBow WE both have!! Love your channel. Thanks for all the content.

    • @pug335
      @pug335 2 года назад

      I am interested in this rig of yours if you could expound a little more on it please?

    • @304deerslayer
      @304deerslayer 9 месяцев назад

      I would love to see a pic of your setup I've been wanting to get rid of ropemen because of what you said about easy of use. I run an auto block as backup in case of fall.

  • @snapcrack55
    @snapcrack55 Год назад +1

    Ive been using a Ropeman 1 this year, BUT i don't like the noise it makes. A little clicking onmy buckes and such. Im tempted to go back to a prussic, never had any issues with it.... Am i wrong?

    • @SamkoTradBow
      @SamkoTradBow  Год назад

      I never had a problem with it making any noise. And the speed of adjustability is vital for me. And I would think climbing the tree and hanging the stand would make much more noise than a slight buckle tink. But I only say this because yoy asked. Use whatever method you like best. For me for the last 25 years it a ropeman all day everyday, literally.

  • @Ericg3654
    @Ericg3654 10 месяцев назад +1

    How long should the rope be? I found a site that will let me buy by the foot and I don’t know how many feet to buy

    • @SamkoTradBow
      @SamkoTradBow  10 месяцев назад +1

      I'd buy 12 feet. This will let you tie all the knots and be able to adjust the length to what you want.

  • @calebthor34
    @calebthor34 10 месяцев назад +1

    Which Rope do you reccomend using?

    • @SamkoTradBow
      @SamkoTradBow  10 месяцев назад +1

      My favorite is the pmi ez bend classic 11.4

  • @dougmorgan3059
    @dougmorgan3059 2 года назад +1

    Made one last year and some how lost it. I am on my 2nd one now I just had to have another one!

    • @SamkoTradBow
      @SamkoTradBow  2 года назад

      Glad you like them! And glad to hear you are taking your safety seriously when in the tree.

  • @gunit4419
    @gunit4419 10 месяцев назад +1

    What length rope and what kind of knot is that?

    • @SamkoTradBow
      @SamkoTradBow  10 месяцев назад

      Length is personal preference. I like about 7 or 8 feet. the knot on the carabiner is a fisheman knot and the other end is a simple stopper knot. At the end of this video there is another video in the upper right corner that shows how I make the knots.

  • @michaelsavage3244
    @michaelsavage3244 Год назад +1

    I use it on both lineman’s & tether

    • @SamkoTradBow
      @SamkoTradBow  Год назад +1

      That's good. Glad you are taking your safety so seriously. I now climb with both as well.

  • @UnitedViral
    @UnitedViral 2 года назад +1

    What happen to the petzl falcon harness you were using last year? found something better?

    • @SamkoTradBow
      @SamkoTradBow  2 года назад

      Made something better! Had John at tactisaddle.com build one to my exact specs. 8 prototypes later and this is the final version and is available for sale theu tactisaddle.com. I have a full review of it and the options on my yourube channel I made about 2 months ago

  • @jeanpoitras7072
    @jeanpoitras7072 Год назад +1

    thank you, do you use Ropeman 1 for your Thether too ?

    • @SamkoTradBow
      @SamkoTradBow  Год назад

      I do not. I don't trust anything mechanical for a slack line fall. So I use a bowline knot to tie into the tree with a tether.

  • @JA-hn3to
    @JA-hn3to 2 года назад +1

    I went with a CT Roll-n-Lock and it makes a little more noise than I like and will be looking to replace with a ropeman .

    • @SamkoTradBow
      @SamkoTradBow  2 года назад

      Lots of great options out there but the ropeman is hard to beat

    • @JohnSims3
      @JohnSims3 2 года назад +1

      You'll be very happy...

  • @yoda4x4
    @yoda4x4 2 года назад +1

    Hey Jason - just curious... What, if anything do you do with that wire loop that comes on the Ropeman?

    • @SamkoTradBow
      @SamkoTradBow  2 года назад +1

      I cut it off mine personally. Just so no chance of it snagging

    • @yoda4x4
      @yoda4x4 2 года назад

      @@SamkoTradBow LOL... So I'm not the only one who does that.

  • @rickhuff5197
    @rickhuff5197 Год назад +1

    What size and name of caribiner for rope man. Please

    • @SamkoTradBow
      @SamkoTradBow  Год назад

      They don't make this one anymore it was the old style petzel atache carabiner. But any carabiner with a round shank works best. The slab side ones work but always flip sideways cause of the flats

  • @bradparlow1581
    @bradparlow1581 2 года назад +1

    What carabiner do you have on the ropeman?

    • @SamkoTradBow
      @SamkoTradBow  2 года назад +1

      A discontinued petzel carabiner that don't make anymore

  • @tradmanmike3360
    @tradmanmike3360 2 года назад +1

    I HAVE HAD THE 8MM ROPE MAN 1, FOR TWO YEARS WITHOUT USING IT. THIS MY FIRST YEAR TO USE LW STICKS. I HAVE A ASCENDER 1 ON MY AMAZON LIST TO COMPLETE THE SYSTEM BEFORE DOING THE STEPS. I'M TOO OLD TO BE DROPPING FROM TREES. LOL..

    • @SamkoTradBow
      @SamkoTradBow  2 года назад

      Love that you are taking your safety so seriously

  • @bertnichols6335
    @bertnichols6335 Год назад +1

    Are you using Static or Dynamic rope?

    • @SamkoTradBow
      @SamkoTradBow  Год назад +1

      Static for the lineman belt dymanic for my tether

    • @bertnichols6335
      @bertnichols6335 Год назад +1

      Great! Bout to buy the needed products. I use the Hunter Safety Systems harness and I can’t stand the big straps they use for the tether and lineman’s belt.

    • @SamkoTradBow
      @SamkoTradBow  Год назад

      @bertnichols6335 you will love the simple function and speed of this system

  • @SandSniper97
    @SandSniper97 2 года назад +1

    what is the harness you're using now?

    • @SamkoTradBow
      @SamkoTradBow  2 года назад

      Tactisaddle.com tree stand harness

  • @wk9953
    @wk9953 2 года назад +1

    What harness is that? It looks different than the one you used last year

    • @SamkoTradBow
      @SamkoTradBow  2 года назад

      New harness I designed and now sold thru tactisaddle.com .

    • @SamkoTradBow
      @SamkoTradBow  2 года назад

      Did a video on it a couple weeks ago, should be 10 vids down or so on my. Hannel

    • @wk9953
      @wk9953 2 года назад

      @@SamkoTradBow I did see that, and it must have slipped my mind. It is on my order list for this year. It looks fantastic and meets all of my requirements.

  • @mattfrank6804
    @mattfrank6804 2 года назад +1

    What harness is that?

    • @SamkoTradBow
      @SamkoTradBow  2 года назад

      Tactisaddle.com tbws tree stand harness

  • @robertsophiea05
    @robertsophiea05 2 года назад +1

    I like the ropeman 1 for my lineman belt. I also have a ropeman 2 I am not using. I am considering using the 2 on my safety line so that is easier to adjust but I am on the fence if it is worth the bulk. Anyone using a device on the safety line?

    • @SamkoTradBow
      @SamkoTradBow  2 года назад

      I dont think the ropeman is rated (officially rated) for a static line shock load with slack. meaning it may not be recommended for a slack line tether. Perfect for lineman belt though.

  • @JohnSims3
    @JohnSims3 2 года назад +1

    Yes!

    • @SamkoTradBow
      @SamkoTradBow  2 года назад

      Thanks!

    • @JohnSims3
      @JohnSims3 2 года назад +1

      @@SamkoTradBow Hey Jason, would you recommend a Ropeman 1 for the tether?

    • @SamkoTradBow
      @SamkoTradBow  2 года назад

      @@JohnSims3 I would not. I don't trust anything mechanical for a shock load froma static line fall. I prussik would be safer in my opinion or a bowline knot

    • @JohnSims3
      @JohnSims3 2 года назад

      @@SamkoTradBow I took your advice and purchased a 12 foot piece of PMI EZ Bend in black. Great rope! The Ropeman 1 is the greatest thing to use for a lineman's belt for sure! So easy and lightweight! Thanks for the advice Jason!

  • @daveyboy8907
    @daveyboy8907 2 года назад +1

    Ropeman 1 for the win.

  • @nickricholetti754
    @nickricholetti754 Год назад +1

    Switched from the ropeman to the kong when i went 8mm line ….no difference in kong and ropeman. the difference is the wayyyyyyyyyyy less bulk of carrying 8mm rope . have the king on my tether and linemen’s belt

    • @SamkoTradBow
      @SamkoTradBow  Год назад +1

      Glad you liked the Kong. I much prefer the ropeman and the stiff 11mm rope on a lineman belt. On a tether capable of a fall with slack in it like we have with tree stands I prefer a bowline knot over anything mechanical. On a saddle a Kong or ropeman works great for the tether as there is no slack.

    • @nickricholetti754
      @nickricholetti754 Год назад +1

      @@SamkoTradBow i should have clarified. yes i’m in a saddle lol. sorry

    • @SamkoTradBow
      @SamkoTradBow  Год назад

      @nickricholetti754 yep saddles do not ever have slack in the tether like a tree stand harness. So with a saddle mechanical ascenders are fantastic.

  • @northeastbowhunters6714
    @northeastbowhunters6714 2 года назад +1

    nothing better. Not sure who would think the weight of a linesman belt would need to be reduced but if you do, have fun with it. Not something I need to worry about.

    • @SamkoTradBow
      @SamkoTradBow  2 года назад

      Agree completely. It weighs less that my cell phone with 11m rope and ropeman!

  • @charlierayt
    @charlierayt 2 года назад +1

    Better be cause I bought 2 of em. Lol

  • @awesomebillfromdawsonville8715
    @awesomebillfromdawsonville8715 2 года назад +1

    👍

  • @manveru88
    @manveru88 2 года назад +1

    Always bugs me when you call it a lineman belt. It's a positioning lanyard

    • @SamkoTradBow
      @SamkoTradBow  2 года назад +5

      It's been called a lineman belt for many many years. Called a positioning lanyard for like the last 8 or 10. Kind of like calling a pound sign a hashtag. It was a pound sign first and always will be regardless of what people call it now.

    • @JohnSims3
      @JohnSims3 2 года назад +3

      @@SamkoTradBow Like...pound sand? :D

    • @manveru88
      @manveru88 Год назад

      @@SamkoTradBow arborists have always called it a positioning lanyard, or lanyard, and I'd bet people were climbing trees and cutting them down before there were power lines to climb

    • @SamkoTradBow
      @SamkoTradBow  Год назад

      @@manveru88 great

  • @dustinhamilton7886
    @dustinhamilton7886 2 года назад

    Not to argue. But you ate wrong as far as ease of use with a prusic. This may be what works best for you. But theirs option that work just as quickly and easily and the ropeman that aren't mechanical. To each his own. But like I said itay be best option for you, but shouldn't be opinion base for all if you haven't tried them all.

    • @SamkoTradBow
      @SamkoTradBow  2 года назад

      Of course I'm talking about what's best for me and my opinion. I did not do a study or take a poll. It's 100% my opinion. Yet shared by many as you can tell by all the comments on all of my lineman belt videos. But also what makes you think I have not tried a prussik, a prussik with a tender, a distel hitch? My opinion is not just drawn because the is the only rhino I've tried. And again like I said in the video. No offense to what ever someone wants to do. But I will never ever trust a 6mm rope to hold me. Period or even a 7mm. Just not doing it. Again my opinion but also the opinion of many people that climb trees for a living every day.

  • @orenman20
    @orenman20 Год назад

    Was it ever the best? Kong Duck

    • @SamkoTradBow
      @SamkoTradBow  Год назад

      yes it was and for over 20 years it was the only option. and nothing since has been better. I had a kong duck. it was nice. glad you like yours.

  • @Sethhaun78
    @Sethhaun78 6 месяцев назад +1

    Also you shouldnt climb spars without a high tie in lifeline ...sorry but hunters have huge HUGE ..lack of saftey and gear .rope man is ok.it is not rated at 24kn so its not sprroved lifesupport..it baffles the mind how they dont make hunters follow guidelines..and why they wouldnt want to follow us professional arborist s..going on31 years in tree service i see these hunting videos its beyond understanding..that said its good rope grab of wich there are several better made for arborists by arborists like the gibbs climb air 2 way..and pursick cord is always safer..always have 2 TIE INS..and hand saw...101

  • @justingreen4450
    @justingreen4450 3 дня назад

    No longer available

    • @SamkoTradBow
      @SamkoTradBow  2 дня назад

      @justingreen4450 yes it is. Available all over online and on wildcountrys site in stock

  • @davidleist7587
    @davidleist7587 2 года назад +1

    If it ain’t broke……

  • @santiago4120
    @santiago4120 Месяц назад

    This is why we need certified professionals making these types of videos and not this guy.