Summit Dagger Instructions Manual page 6

UMBILICAL ROPE
WARNING
!
The seat climber and platform MUST BE attached to
each other with the backpack strap / tether strap, as
shown in figure 26 and figure 27 before climbing.
The included umbilical rope attaches the seat climber
to the platform. In the event that control of the
platform is lost, the platform will only fall the length
of the umbilical rope. This should allow you to
retrieve the platform and re-seat it onto the tree.
Umbilical rope length should be minimized so that
the platform can be retrieved with your feet if it is
hanging from the rope.
1. Loop the umbilical rope around the platform yolk
twice and tie off with a double knot as shown in
figure 26.
2. Loop the umbilical rope around the seat climber
yolk twice and tie off with a double knot as shown in
figure 27.
3. The platform should now be connected to the seat
climber. You should only have to untie one knot to
remove the rope for backpacking.
CLIMBING WITH YOUR NEW STAND
WARNING
!
At this point IT IS MANDATORY AND REQUIRED
that you attach your safety harness to the safety
strap around the tree and remain connected at all
times after leaving the ground.
ALWAYS refer to the written safety harness
instructions for proper use of your safety harness.
1. Following the Harness Instructions, attach the
harness tether to the safety strap. Loop the strap
around the tree to secure it. See figure 28.
2. Your RapidClimb stirrups and bungee heel cord
should be already attached to your treestand. To use,
back your heel into the bungee heel cord (figure 29)
then simply slide your boot under the RapidClimb
stirrup. Make sure that your boot is secure under the
stirrup as shown in figure 30.
3. Hook the seat back elastic bungee cord around the
seat as shown in figure 31 to keep it secure while you
climb.
CAUTION
!
DO NOT USE the Dagger or Switchblade
without a Dagger or Switchblade seat or other
climber. NEVER attempt to climb without a
seat climber. The climbers provided with these
stands are designed to aid you in the correct
operation of the treestand while climbing by
keeping your weight away from the tree. The
seat climber is also built so that it fits securely
with the platform for carrying.
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The sole purpose of the plastic coating on the
cable is to eliminate noise. After some use you
may notice some abrasions, peeling or possibly cuts
in the coating. This coating does not affect the
performance or safety of your treestand. It is there
to eliminate unnecessary noise when sliding the cable
down into the tubing.
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NOTICE
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