Page Contents:
Introduction
This page covers any kind of attachment systems for attaching something to the tree, including:
- Platform
- Climbing Stick
- Gear
Platform Attachment
Although most platforms have one attachment point, the methods below can be modified to work with platforms with two. If a platform was designed for use with one attachment point (receiving tension from both sides evenly), we should not assume it is OK to tension it from one side only.
BHT Platform Attachment
This 2025 video demonstrates JRB’s current preference for platform attachment. The links to the videos for the necessary knots are cited in the video description. Materials needed:
- 9-12′ of 8mm Rope
- 16′ of 6mm Cord
- A small piece of 1″ tubular webbing
Mechanical Advantage System
This 2023 video demonstrates how JRB designed a platform attachment system with mechanical advantage system.
This is the Compact JRB Ascender hitch shown in the video:
Stick Attachment
Methods for Climbing Sticks are covered below.
JRB Ascender Hitch
The JRB Ascender hitch can be used as described for stick or platform attachment:
This is the related video for the JRB Ascender Hitch in Soft Bridge Mode: