RamblinWreck
Senior Member
I got a safety rope with my Summit SOP harness. The main rope is @ 1/2" dia. in a green/brown color, and the Prussic loop is made with a 3/8" dia. black rope. I believe these are climbing ropes of the "static" (non-stretching) type, as opposed to the "dynamic" (stretching) type, which is designed for absorbing shock of a long fall like one might encounter when mountain climbing.
I am going to make mine with the same types of rope if I can find them in bulk. Climbing ropes aren't cheap. An alternative is to buy the Summit combo 3-pack of Climbing System ropes, where you get 3 - 30' ropes with Prussic loops already on them for around $100. I intend to have these ropes installed on all my stands (I only use lock on fixed stands with climbing sticks, or ladder stands. Climbing stands make too much noise and I have only one, for public hunts, or quick trips to other's clubs).
If I find the rope I will post it here. Use at your own risk...
I am going to make mine with the same types of rope if I can find them in bulk. Climbing ropes aren't cheap. An alternative is to buy the Summit combo 3-pack of Climbing System ropes, where you get 3 - 30' ropes with Prussic loops already on them for around $100. I intend to have these ropes installed on all my stands (I only use lock on fixed stands with climbing sticks, or ladder stands. Climbing stands make too much noise and I have only one, for public hunts, or quick trips to other's clubs).
If I find the rope I will post it here. Use at your own risk...