Place for cheap lifelines?

[phade]

Yeah, don't get me started. Lifelines are worth it, I know. Problem is, for what they are made of, they are overpriced playing the hunter safety card. I don't have the time to make a few, but want to buy a couple for hang-on permanent sets this year.

 

Anyone got some info on good prices?

[stoneam2006]

Idk much about what your talking about as I don't use stands much....but have you tried ebay for them?

[gfdeputy2]

Sportsmans guide has them starting at $30

[WNYBuckHunter]

It doesnt take but a few minutes apiece to make them from a roll of rope.

[landtracdeerhunter]

P.M. sent.

[Lawdwaz]

I know you're concern with time is a factor so hopefully you find them easy but...............

 

I bought marine line at a boat store more than a few years ago and made my own.  Easy as pie.......33' is IIRC what you want.  A couple wraps up high and enough to tie around the base of the tree once at about mid chest in hight.  The prussic is easy to, I got that line at EMS IIRC.

 

Note: the 33' length works out great for a 100' chunk of line.

 

 

[phade]

I know you're concern with time is a factor so hopefully you find them easy but...............

 

I bought marine line at a boat store more than a few years ago and made my own.  Easy as pie.......33' is IIRC what you want.  A couple wraps up high and enough to tie around the base of the tree once at about mid chest in hight.  The prussic is easy to, I got that line at EMS IIRC.

 

Note: the 33' length works out great for a 100' chunk of line.

 

Time really isn't in my vocabulary right now...I've accepted a new role at another company and start there days before bow opener. Not going to have much free time in the short-term with my schedule.

Edited September 11, 2014 by phade

[phade]

P.M. sent.

 

I didn't get it LandTrac. That's odd, haven't had that before.

[VT Outfitter]

Not hard to make a life line. You need 30 feet of heavy breaking strength para cord and add a special sliding knot. You also need a karabiner to attach your safety tether to the special knot. If you want me to, I can post some pics of the safety line and special knot so you can see it.  

[landtracdeerhunter]

Will try it again, P.M. sent.

[Jmythngdmb]

Make your own, i do 1/2in double braid nylon for the main line and 3/8 in double braid nylon for the prussic knot loop. You can buy it all but the foot at www.ropeandknotsupply.com for much cheaper than buying 1 line for $40. I do like 20-25 ft for the main line then about 4-5 ft for each prussic knot loop I think. PM me if you need more details I'm typing this from work on my phone.

Scott

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[Cabin Fever]

If you're pressed for time and don't feel like making your own, Dicks in Webster has a 3pk of HSS Lifelines for $69.97. Right now, if you buy anything from there, there is a survey on the receipt. If you fill it out online, you get a $10 off a $50+ purchase. So, go in buy a soda, get the receipt, fill out the survey, and get your $10 off coupon to use towards your Lifelines. If you get the 3pk for $69.97, after the $10 coupon, you'll get them for $20/each. 

[moog5050]

That's a good price.  Not sure you can buy the raw materials for much less.

[Cabin Fever]

I just checked and have a recent receipt. If ya want, I'll fill out the survey, when they email the $10 off coupon (instantly), I can email it to you? If interested, PM me your email address.

[nyslowhand]

FYI - There's also a $10 coupon for Dick's Sporting Goods on a $25 purchase in the new DEC's Hunting rules/regs booklet, pg 7. In printed booklet only, doesn't appear within the on-line version.

Edited September 13, 2014 by nyslowhand

[Trial153]

I made a dozen of them out of 150" of climbing rope....

[Lawdwaz]

Huh?

[jr.deerslayer]

Huh?

 

He's scared of heights...

[Culvercreek hunt club]

Keeps him from falling  off his stool.