What your preferred climbing method

[newbiehunter]

Inspired by gbk comment in the other thread (Majority of the hunters climbs traditionally)


I personally happen to start saddle hunting from the start hence for me traditional method is using sticks, however I sold my sticks off last year and am in 2TC (two tether) and rappel method now. Never been quieter, lighter and safer since I made this switch

In general though:
What is traditional climbing method according to your understanding/hunt camps etc ?


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[gbk]

Interesting thread newbiehunter.


As far i am concerned,i use Ameristep screw in treesteps,and use mostly prepared and pre-set trees .
Set the stand up end of Aug-early Sept.This way the area has time to cool off.
I pull out the last 4--5 steps,and insert/remove them at each hunt.

Have few Rivers Edge hang on tree stands ,and have several trees set up for my Trophyline Tree Sadlle.

I hunt them spots when wind is right,season is right,and I have time
I have no issues using both systems interchangeably.

I also own a Lone Wolf sit and climb-really did not use that much so far.Very comfortable-just somehow i drift to my Hang ons -or to the saddle.
This year i am going to try the TreeHopper steps(really like their design)to avoid so many screws to insert/remove .
I am also thinking to buy some climbing sticks this year-or next year.
So i would avoid Treesteps in/out-in/out.
This would also help me speed scouting/speed tree preparation.
Not much of a run and gun guy,but when i do -i use a WalMart beach chair to test the spot.
If any good-i set it up for the Saddle-for the next season.

The 2Tether method is quite interesting-not for an older guy though ,i recon.

[newbiehunter]

Yeah TreeHopper steps are really stable and comfortable, I use the instead of a platform at hunting height. However their strength is the same their weakness - those extra flaps don't allow them to pack well in a pouch.(been thinking about switching to squirrel steps for this reason)

In regards to a chair, you might want to look into this one:
https://www.amazon.ca/Trekology-YIZI...s%2C179&sr=8-5

It's more on expensive side, but weight, packability and comfort can't be beat. (if you pull a trigger on it, get an extra mat for ground, so you can use it on soft surfaces too)





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[newbiehunter]

What other folks use ? For fixed stands?



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[canthitathing]

For fixed strap-on stands at the back of my own little property for archery season, I use section(s) of old aerial ladder that I had, strapped to the tree. I picked up a used climber stand a year or more back but have yet to give it a try on crown land as I'm primarily a still-hunter where there is room to roam.

[m1k3_88]

After using a hang on with screw in steps, and selling the Summit viper SS climbing stand, I find myself with a couple River's edge wide ladder stands. Comfortable to sit all day and a bit more stable if things get a little windy.

[dean.f]

I started with a lineman belt and climbing sticks for my hang on, then a friend let me try his saddle with a 1 stick/rappel setup and I really liked the saddle and the rappel. I'm not keen on the 1 stick though for the climb up so now I use sticks on the way up and rappel to take them off. Much easier than climbing down with a lineman belt for me.

His setup had a mad rock safeguard, I went with a figure 8.

[newbiehunter]

I started with a lineman belt and climbing sticks for my hang on, then a friend let me try his saddle with a 1 stick/rappel setup and I really liked the saddle and the rappel. I'm not keen on the 1 stick though for the climb up so now I use sticks on the way up and rappel to take them off. Much easier than climbing down with a lineman belt for me.

His setup had a mad rock safeguard, I went with a figure 8.

Tried figure 8 as well initially. In auto stop configuration:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ULftiEcRyCg

I found it a little bit awkward for initial release and could find a good way to lock it permanently while hunting (I climb up and hunt off my rappel line all day long to avoid any line transitions)
so ended up switching to atc guide backed up by auto block with hollow block loop during rappel
And
Locked permanently with mule hitch during hunting




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[dean.f]

Tried figure 8 as well initially. In auto stop configuration:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ULftiEcRyCg

I found it a little bit awkward for initial release and could find a good way to lock it permanently while hunting (I climb up and hunt off my rappel line all day long to avoid any line transitions)
so ended up switching to atc guide backed up by auto block with hollow block loop during rappel
And
Locked permanently with mule hitch during hunting




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This is the way I use the figure 8, I don't hunt from it though, I leave it on my rope up near the top and hang from a split tail schwabisch below it. When I'm finished I clip into the figure 8 then move the split tail over to my right side loop for a backup.

I haven't had enough time in the tree with this setup to really refine my technique. I just like to have 1 rope to worry about and keep it as simple as possible to avoid making a deadly mistake.

[newbiehunter]

This is the way I use the figure 8, I don't hunt from it though, I leave it on my rope up near the top and hang from a split tail schwabisch below it. When I'm finished I clip into the figure 8 then move the split tail over to my right side loop for a backup.

I haven't had enough time in the tree with this setup to really refine my technique. I just like to have 1 rope to worry about and keep it as simple as possible to avoid making a deadly mistake.

Makes sense, for sure



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