Gotchya. Have to look into the EZ Kut. This is probably the lightest most compact climbing system I've seen so far. Any y'all got experience drilling holes when it's well below freezing?If you use the EZ Kut drill or third drill bit with a cordless drill, it has a stop so it won't drill too deep. It ends up being right around 2.5".
Some guys drill at a slight angle. I don't. I find them more comfortable when horizontal. If you have some soft trees the bolts can stretch out the holes under your weight. In such cases drilling at a slight angle helps.
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Gotchya. Have to look into the EZ Kut. This is probably the lightest most compact climbing system I've seen so far. Any y'all got experience drilling holes when it's well below freezing?
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Will these work?
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https://www.ebay.com/itm/NcStar-VIS...e=STRK:MEBIDX:IT&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649You have a link to that pouch?
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I drill at a very slight angle, just to safeguard against bolts falling out of the hole. The carbon ones are so light I'm a little paranoid about bumping one with my pull-up rope or something. Too steep and they become much less comfortable to stand on.Are you drilling at a slight angle. How deep a hole? I could use this on most the land I hunt, and it's probably just a quick and as safe as anything else!
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After watching the video I would have to ask: Is the weight saving from bolts to say WE steps, sticks, etc worth having to do this much work and take this time? Not that its hard physical labor, but having to hand drill each hole, thats a lot of extra work compared to a lot of other methods. Not to mention the speed of some of these, like the cam cleets on Muddy Pro's, or using the Lone Wolf seat climber, or the WE steps.
Not trying to be a smart A, Just would like to get you thought process on going to this method. Personally, I would carry a few extra pounds for how ever many miles, to not have to hand drill each hole every time I go up a tree.
I think he demonstrates well how much it helps to not try to reach too far above shoulder level, but to drill where you still have good leverage, then move up so you dont lose that leverage, even though you can reach to drill the next without moving up. This made a huge difference for me on the off side.I'm impressed with how well @Nutterbuster drills the hole on the left side of the tree each time. I drilled a tree the other day and I was fried afterwards. I wish it was as easy as killing bucks and playing cornhole.
Huck, it's just like cornhole. You gotta relax and let the spirit guide you!I'm impressed with how well @Nutterbuster drills the hole on the left side of the tree each time. I drilled a tree the other day and I was fried afterwards. I wish it was as easy as killing bucks and playing cornhole.
Absolutely. Drilling over your head is no bueno. Why do that when you can step up and be comfortable? Chest high makes life mo'betta.I think he demonstrates well how much it helps to not try to reach too far above shoulder level, but to drill where you still have good leverage, then move up so you dont lose that leverage, even though you can reach to drill the next without moving up. This made a huge difference for me on the off side.
Yep. Toughen up buttercup.Huck, it's just like cornhole. You gotta relax and let the spirit guide you!
Seriously, relax into the linemans, put a knee into the tree, and get comfy. If you've been turning a while and don't see shavings, make sure you're going the right way...
Don't ask.
Just a daisy chain. I clip the biner into the last loop to keep it from unravelling, and then clip into the opposite linemans loop.I'm interested in that configuration in your lineman's before you stretched it out.
Im all about the breaks!Yep. Toughen up buttercup.
Honestly, spot on advice. Dont fight the linemans belt.
Also, you may find it easier to hang from your tether while drilling. Then you can take more breaks. Lol
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