Replacing Tree Step Straps?

[HighNTree]

I can't find replacement straps for my Ameristep Rapid Rail tree steps. Has anyone come up with a way to make their attachment system for the rapid rails?

[Stump73]

Could you use ratchet straps?

[GoBow]

I replaced the straps on my Rapid Rails with climbing rope and used a prussic knot slider for the hook.  I think it works better than the poly rope that they come with.  Give me a couple days and I'll try to get pics up.

[HighNTree]

Thanks to everyone for their suggestions.  I was hoping to get something like GoBow mentioned.  I look forward to seeing pictures.  My straps are starting to fray and I need to replace them.

[MnFn]

The Prussic knot is a cool knot.  I learned  it while in the Army during a mountaineering course in AK. Don't think I've used it since.

[Ray Hammond]

I'd like to see those photos, GoBow

[dnovo]

I took my straps off and replaced with a hollow braid poly rope using the Chinese know like the original rapid rails had.  Much lighter and quieter.

[GoBow]

   

   

Ok,here are a few pics.  In all truthfulness, this idea came from somewhere else on the web...  Just copied it...

Got the rope/cord at the Harrisburg Show years ago.  It's some type of rated climbing cord.  Figured that since I'm replacing a manufacturer's item, better to go way over the weight rating.  Read somewhere that the Prussic knot needs to be smaller cord than the main line in order to "grab" the main line properly.  Think I used 9mm for the main and 7mm for the Prussic.  The Prussic was formed by creating a loop using the original "hook" and a Return Bend knot; then tied the Prussic onto the main line.  Tied the main around a rung using a simple Overhand Loop.  Best of Luck!!!

[HighNTree]

Thanks to dnovo and GoBow for the pictures of their rail rope systems.  I tried tying a rope on one side of the rail and a half hitch on the other side and it held very well.  This weekend I will look for some static climbing rope rated for heavy use.