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  1. halltrail

    Question for the matthews folks.

    Im still using my Mathews Heli-M. Compact in the deer stand at 30" ata and bare bow only 3.5 lbs. Not sure what Id gain with a new bow like the lift.? I shoot deer at 15 to 25 yards. I am afraid to try the new Lift. Id probably check out the 33" and if I bought one Id keep my Heli M for a...
  2. halltrail

    NOVA hunters! Coyote hunting opportunity

    Exhumis, I sent you a message. Im in Md.
  3. halltrail

    Lightweight Climbing Sticks Selection Confusion

    Shikar's are really good. Ive been using them with double versa aiders for the last 4 seasons. I weigh 215 without clothes and gear. Folding 3 down make them very low profile to transport. I to sometimes get tired of opening and closing them. So sometimes I just keep them deployed. Best...
  4. halltrail

    LWCG stand setups

    GCR0003, good guess on the weight bud. Im 40lbs w/out the sticks on the pack. Those winter layers coat, bibs, mid layer, gloves, hat, and neck gaiter weigh in at 8.8lbs. The Camera/lens combo in cube pack is 6.4lbs. LWCG Pocket arm with rope mod is 1.8 lbs. I also had a external camera...
  5. halltrail

    LWCG stand setups

    ok, yeah very similar, although you seem to be a lot faster than I am. I had not thought about using the hero as a retrieve hook. It works well? Id be afraid I couldn't hook the bow or bag. :)
  6. halltrail

    LWCG stand setups

    Ill weigh the setup here soon. As i get older, weight is my main concern. I just had to have a l4 l5 back fusion this past June. Right knee replacement is next. I've weighted this setup before and cant remember. I don't think it was more that 32 lbs. though.. My outer layers are bulky but...
  7. halltrail

    Kayak

    Im using that motorguide xi3 up front on mine...I do like it much better than using the honda on the back for everything other than power in rough water. Control by remote and spot-lock is unbeatable.
  8. halltrail

    LWCG stand setups

    I like filming, so I may just have to do a full video of a hunt. I really like seeing people's setups in a real hunting situation. But people get bored of watching the video...if you dont keep it moving. But for this site a full video would seem appropriate. Just to show the full story...
  9. halltrail

    LWCG stand setups

    well, dang, you got it about right in two lines...lol. I wrote a book. What gear would you get rid of? Im always looking for improvement. I know, I don't have to rappel. So I can and do sometimes leave the 35ft rope and grigri home, but I still need a short tether in its place. I could...
  10. halltrail

    LWCG stand setups

    CGIbear, great question. Yes, that video is definitely edited. I have timed my self, but it included time to setup camera gear and that takes up a good bit of my time (up to 15min). I will have to do a better timing next time Im out. Right now, I have Covid for the first time. (Hence, why Im...
  11. halltrail

    Kayak

    Tough to beat a frontier nucanoe with a motor or trolling motor for hunting. It can take some pretty rough water. I will suggest power though if you are on a body of water with wind and current. The wide frontier is hard to paddle in the wind and current. Here is a video of my frontier in...
  12. halltrail

    LWCG stand setups

    Samu, I do cam the stand. Most of the time i can cam it by hand while attaching the USA ultimate line. Sometimes I need to do a little toe hook/cam of the stand. I don't find that part any different though than using the original cam straps. The USA ultimate line has a fiddle factor and...
  13. halltrail

    LWCG stand setups

    oh yeah, and check out the rappelling. 8mm oplux rope nd an atc, firgure 8 or grigri isnt that heavy and you alway have a way to get down fast and an extra nice rope to pull up your bag.
  14. halltrail

    LWCG stand setups

    Interesting on the cattrax. Im 6'1 and 220lbs. I start worrying a little bit about the ruggedness of the ultra lightweight stuff. But hey, I ve been riding carbon frame mountain bikes and carbon frame wheels for about 8 years now. Only managed to snap a carbon handlebar so far. I think...
  15. halltrail

    LWCG stand setups

    GeoFish, I ordered the one sticks back on 12/27 and just got an email about an hour ago saying they are now on backorder. So I canceled the order. Honestly, just kind of mad they are just letting me know now. They were not marked as out of stock when i ordered. I ordered the cg-one 3 step...
  16. halltrail

    LWCG stand setups

    Not sure if this will help anyone, but this video summarizes my mobile setup in late season. This is a public land hunt that I accessed the back of the land by boat. But still had 600 yards of walking to do. I see so many setups in pictures here but wonder how do you guys actually walk in...
  17. halltrail

    New member from MD

    Oh shoot, I didnt see your last message. Lol....congrats on the mantis and predator. Having the platform makes a big difference IMHO. Now just find a few good methods to climb.
  18. halltrail

    New member from MD

    Welcome also from the northern part of Southern MD :-). I use multiple methods to climb....one of which is a muddy or one lone wolf stick to climb with an aider. My favorite is preset trees and treehopper bolts. Seriously considering carbon bolts for this year....but Im 210 lbs and Ive bent a...
  19. halltrail

    Tethrd manitis

    That is a cool tree setup. Sycamore tree? Great cover. Is that the sitka ascent shirt and pants? I use them in early season too.
  20. halltrail

    First attempt- diy saddle

    That is a great looking DIY Saddle.
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