Featherlite Combo
The Featherlite Tether features our custom made Wild Line rope. This rope is constructed out of a 32 strand nylon sheath and a super strong lightweight dyneema core. The 32 strand outer sheath adds grip for friction hitches while keeping debris out of the core of the rope. The dyneema core gives the Featherlite Tether a huge advantage of having a double locking soft shackle on the end of the tether. This soft shackle gives you the ability to quickly and quietly disconnect to surpass limbs with ease. Making it a perfect back up tether as well.
This Tether comes with 2 different WLR Hitch options. The Basalt and the Basalt SS. The Basalt features a pure Technora rope with an eye at each end. The Technora is super strong and very heat resistant, which makes it an ideal friction hitch for making the WLR Hitch.
The Basalt SS (soft shackle) is made with the same Technora as mentioned above, but features a double locking soft shackle. This allows you to leave those noisy carabiners at home and tie in directly to your harness/saddle. NOTE! You do not need to buy a carabiner with the Basalt SS!!!
NOTE!!! The Basalt SS may NOT work smoothly on a webbing bridge!
100% American made
Static rope! always maintain minimal slack.
Weight 4.5 ounces
Rope diameter 8mm
4,000 MBS
Core - Dyneema
Sheath - 32 strand woven nylon
Mechanical devices not recommended
ALWAYS! Tether into the tree at ground level.
NEVER ALLOW MORE THAN 2' OF SLACK!
The featherlite linemans rope is in a class of its own. The climb rated Back Up Line by Beal is rugged yet lightweight. What makes this linemans rope possible is the fact that you can use it one handed to adjust. Yep! no pricey hand ascenders needed. The WLR friction hitch is small, compact, and clean. Giving you everything you want from a friction hitch with hardly any weight or bulk added. As of 9/23/22 the Featherlite linemans ropes features a 1/8" Technora friction hitch.
Not recommended for use as a tether.
MBS of Back Up Line 12kn or 2,800 pounds.
MBS of 1/8 Technora 13kn or 2,900 pounds
Weighs 2.5 ounces
USA Made with foreign and domestic materials
PROFESSIONAL USE ONLY! You should be tethered into the tree at all times.
WLR does NOT consider any linemans rope a LIFE SAFTEY device.
Reviews
Best lineman's belt and tether I have ever used. The super light weight of these combined with the functionality and compactness is just incredible. I am using with a rock climbing harness and tree stands. Love not having to use a biner with the Basalt SS tether. And love the adjustability of both without having to use a Ropeman or other device. Excellent service- Justin personally answered my emails prior to placing an order very timely. These products are worth every penny! Thank you!
I was after two things with this purchase:
1. Ease of adjustment
2. Reduced mass (more important to me than weight)
The adjustment works just like promised and shown in videos. It’s actually easier to adjust than an ascender and you lose the bulk and metal components.
The bulk reduction was obvious prior to my purchase but it’s smaller than I thought and works better. The reduced size makes it easier to manipulate.
I’m a huge fan and plan on purchasing another set for my other saddle.
The quality is great with very good attention to detail on the hitches and rope ends!! The WLR operates just like you are dreaming of, smooth predictable and line maintenance is truly one hand..on both the linesman and tether. The soft shackle works perfect and seems rock solid! I just purchased a second Featherlite tether for my daughter. Fast shipping too!