Ropeman 1 vs Prusik knot for linesman’s belt

[N2TRKYS]

I would 100 percent prefer the ropeman over the prusik knot just didn’t know if It was safe to use


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I prefer a prusik for my safety rope, though.

 

[fatlander]

Yea I was looking at returning the ropeman and putting together one like that but didn’t know if it was as slick as it looks in the videos


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Tie a piece of para cord in a small loop and see for yourself. My rope man just collects dust now that I found the prussic tender.


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[LostArra]

I prefer a prusik for my safety rope, though.

Agree

 

[LostArra]

The key with any of these options is to practice with it before setting up your stand especially in the dark.
I've got a practice tree in the woods behind the house that I've set up hang-on stands, sticks, rapid rails and used a climbing stand. The more you practice, the more confidence you have. Don't worry about speed. Be safe.

 

[TexaninSconny]

Setting up tree stands as I’m going to try and be more mobile this year


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Check out saddle hunting if you want to be in trees some. Comfort is similar, but offers you way more flexibility. PM me if you have interest…I can pass on any info I’ve learned.


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[Rick653]

I feel like you would have to be using some really low quality rope for it to deglove. Even if it did, the safety knot would stop the fall

 

[caseyrandel1]

Check out saddle hunting if you want to be in trees some. Comfort is similar, but offers you way more flexibility. PM me if you have interest…I can pass on any info I’ve learned.


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It is definitely a method that I’m interested in just haven’t taken the step towards investing in it yet


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[Aces11]

I am in the Ropeman 1 for my lineman’s belt and Prusik for safety line. Been using it for a few years, and no complaints.

 

[Btaylor]

I use a prusik with a tender on my lineman's so it's one hand operation.

 

[Studd muffin]

I would stick with the ropeman for the lineman's rope. In the event you slip and fall you shouldn't have that much slack in the rope to cause a large impact load on the ropeman. As compared to a safety rope, you slip and fall and you get the large impact load. But like someone said above, make sure you have a good quality and correctly sized rope for the ropeman, too small and it won't work either.

 

[nannychaser]

I have had a rope man for several years hanging lock-ons for deer hunting and have never had any issues, far easier to use than a prusik knot, knock on wood I have never fallen so I’m not sure what it will do there but no issues with it supporting my weight leaning back into it

 

[Dwight2180]

It is definitely a method that I’m interested in just haven’t taken the step towards investing in it yet


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Investing in saddle hunting is a good way to look at it....ain't none of it cheap! As others have said, you don't get the same shock load with a lineman's as you would with a safety line. I use a ropeman on a linesman with 8mm rope....out of spec *gasp*. I tested it on the ground and couldn't get it to slip and didn't abraid my rope. No issues here.

 

[yakattak]

I use prussiks a lot at work. I am going to utilize one on the saddle system I just purchased as well. With a little breaking in they will slide just fine. A downside though is as they wear out you will find yourself creeping a bit down the line.

 

[Bloodsoakedberber]

I used a ropeman for two years but switched to a schwabisch hitch and a tender last year. Works just as well for one handed operation so I sold the ropemans I had. The tender is light, simple and really works.

 

[Tartan]

I used a ropeman for two years but switched to a schwabisch hitch and a tender last year. Works just as well for one handed operation so I sold the ropemans I had. The tender is light, simple and really works.

this. best of both worlds. Easy one handed use, light, and quiet. In fact, lengthening the linesman’s with a asymmetric hitch is easier than doing so with a ropeman. Shortening it is the exact same.

I don’t personally have any fear of using the ropeman and did for years. If I actually fell on either they would be getting replaced anyways.

I prefer the distel over the schwabisch as I think it is easier to keep dressed.

 

[WRM]

Safe....a loaded question. That Ropeman (as compared to the spike toothed version) is highly unlikely to cause your rope to break, particularly in lineman's configuration. I'd be far more concerned about inadvertent snagging that allowed slack in the system and thus a fall. SO, is it "safe"? I dunno, but it is a risk.

I use an ART positioner which is truly one handed and in both directions and UNDER LOAD. That is safe (as safe as it gets anyway). But, I have other reasons to own that hardware.

Light and cheap is good....until it's not or knot.

 

[wilkINkc]

My personal opinion, take it for what it is, the ropeman is a lot easier to work with in a lineman's belt. I had sticks kick out from under me once or twice last year and it held up fine. For ME, it's operation is easier 1 handed.

 

[2tall]

A lineman belt is fall protection, not fall arrest I believe. You are never really meant to take a fall with a lineman belt, it's meant to prevent you from falling in the first place. Static lines in general are not meant to take a fall. A 3' fall from a static line is going to hurt versus a dynamic line like what rock climbers use that is meant to absorb the shock.

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[Lowg08]

Technically a lineman belt is for positioning for work at elevation. It is meant to achieve two things. Be able to use two hands and limit a fall not prevent. I have much bulkier, heavier duty ones. I will be changing to a prussik like zap posted with a tender. For weight and quiet. My tether and lineman belt weigh 4 pounds

 

[Doofy_13]

I think the ropeman is the way to go. Super easy to use and if used correctly should be fine for a linemans.

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