Diy Tree Stand Safety Rope

This is the rope that will run from the top of your tree stand to the bottom.

Diy tree stand safety rope.

I can get three of em out of 100 ft of rope from home depot for that price if i do my own. We prefer this kind of rope because we feel that it can safely support us incase we fall out of the treestand. A fall from a lofty treestand might just end your life too. Link to my gear list.

If you make several lines in advance and you keep an eye out for bulk rope on sale this becomes a simple fairly. Now tie the guide rope to a carabiner using a figure 8 knot. In this video shared by national deer alliance we learn the proper steps on how to turn ordinary rope into a safety line. 5 easy steps to a diy treestand lifeline.

Finally you will need to make a prussic knot. I ve tied prussic knots for safety harnesses and hung 30 ft in the air from them so i m entirely confident in my ability there. Cut the 1 2 double braided ploy premium rope into 30 ft sections. Photo from real knots.

Make your own treestand safety line. Have no fear for just 17 in rope you can make your own diy deer stand safety line. I ordered 2 ropeman 1 s with 3 black diamond caribiners along with 20ft of 11mm samson predator rope. The prussic knot is attached to the guide rope where it travels up and down and your safety vest or belt is attached to it.