Lightweight Controlled Descent System with an Integral Reserve Suspension Relief Strap (RSRS)

A lightweight, controlled descent system for a hunter comprising a harness having:

• an adjustable belt that is capable of extending around a hunter's upper chest;
• an adjustable belt that is capable of extending around a hunter's waist;
• a pair of adjustable straps that is capable of wrapping about a hunter's upper thighs;
• a pair of straps that is capable of extending from said waist belt over a hunter's shoulders and criss-crossing a hunter's back, at least one of said shoulder straps having a compartment in which a primary release and a secondary braking strap are stored;
• said shoulder straps defining a soft body panel, a lower end of each shoulder strap being affixed to the soft body panel having a plurality of elastic loops spaced and fastened there along;
• a spine brace for traversing the body panel;
• an elongated section of nylon rope that is capable of being wound from top to bottom and alternatingly between said pair of shoulder straps, said elongated rope being held by said elastic loops;
• a connector for attaching one end of said elongated rope to an elevated structure;
• a rack having a plurality of apertures through which the elongated rope is threaded in a predetermined pattern, at least one of said apertures being partially wrapped with friction-inducing tape, said rack being connected to said spine brace;
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• a removable cover for said body panel.