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  1. Captkev

    Bongo style climbing

    Once I discovered the kestrel and hand climber method I never looked back .It fits my style perfectly and has improved my success a lot!Only problem is now I’m tagged out in my home state Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    Diy meat grinder?

    I’ve made a couple out of the # 32 northern tool grinders,the grinders are indestructible, the key is to use a gear reduction pulley to get the grinder speed right and find yourself at least a 3/4 horse 120 or 240 volt motor.there are some good you tube vids on the pulley and belt setup Sent...
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    Jalapeño,cheddar smoked trail bologna

    Everyone goes crazy on this so I thought I would share it Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    Lone wolf hand climber

    My experience with welding would say that might jeopardize the integrity of the aluminum casting.for me the more I use mine the less folding in is an issue.And like you said the pack ability is one of the things I love Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    For the "newer" guys

    Haha my dad had one of those .And it was state of the art.I didn’t have money to buy on so I kind of made one like it with slotted angle and plywood.I shot my first deer out of that death trap with my homemade bow sitting on the platform with my feet falling asleep because I got tired of...
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    1st saddle harvest

    Thank you, bongo has a tutorial video on this forum , maybe in the climbing Méhod thread sorry I don’t have the link Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    Western IL - first try; me likey!!

    exactly! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    FINALLY! Got a good buck down!

    Congratulations! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    Western IL - first try; me likey!!

    Welcome! A couple adjustments you might want to try .looking at your picture I personally would need a shorter bridge and lower tether .x2 on the back band and I like a loop of webbing around my knees so I can “sit”against the tree for a different position Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    1st saddle harvest

    You won’t regret it Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    1st saddle harvest

    Many thanks to all who post on these forums !I have gained a ton of knowledge by following this forum and others like the hunting beast .I feel like I am beginning to really maximize my limited time in the woods.Going to a saddle setup and lone wolf hand climber has given me a lot more set up...
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    What length gear ties for packing sticks

    I use a 24” tie on 3 Lone wolf sticks,it doubles as a pack hanger for me Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    Leaners and Knee Pads

    I use mountain biker knee pads because they are covered with some kind of durable material so no annoying plastic against bark noises and they stay in place really nice while walking and crawling through brier thickets which I have to do for most of my stand sites. Also,a webbing loop around my...
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    Saddle hunters make good fisherman! 1st place wahoo,1st place small boat big fish

    It sure was pretty weather for fishing.It sounds like your raising fish,that’s more than some very good anglers did this week Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    Saddle hunters make good fisherman! 1st place wahoo,1st place small boat big fish

    Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk We took 1st place wahoo,1st place smalll boat big fish!
  16. Captkev

    First impression of climbing with LW Hand Climber

    True statement!every practice climb gets faster and easier.I am using a 5’ foot flat bungee with composite hooks ,I wrap it three x around the platform.2 wraps for toes and one for behind the heels I found the heel strap gives a lot more control during climbing Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    Securing lone wolf hand climber

    I agree with you in that I like to keep it as simple as possible,anything new always seems a little awkward.but I do believe this is going to be my go to method thanks again for the help Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    Securing lone wolf hand climber

    That was the way I tried it the last time and I found it to be best for me so far.I may be overthinking this but I am thinking about making a 2 step aider girth hitching it around the tree at the height I foresee needing to adjust the belt and then partially ascending with the climber over it so...
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    Securing lone wolf hand climber

    Thanks bongo for the great instructional!2nd climb went much better.I still need more practice making the traction belt adjustment mid -climb. Do you climb down and hang in front of climber to make the adjustment?I tried using the aider to stand on and it ended up cinching down in the traction...
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    Securing lone wolf hand climber

    Great video, thanks! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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