2TC and Gear Downsizing

[BowhunterXC]

I've tried several methods of climbing over this past year of hunting out of a tree saddle. I ended up with the 2 Tether Climbing method and it has worked out great, for me.
During this process, I've added/modified a few things to make my total carry weight of my gear, lighter. Currently at 14#, I'm very comfortable sitting, climbing and rappelling with this system.
The weather here isn't allowing me to get out and take new photos of my current modifications. The only thing that I've changed/modified is switching to a 2" wide strap on the bottom tether, instead of a rope. I added another Quick Link to the bottom tether, as this eliminated the use of a figure eight knot and the hook up time. Also, I switched to Canyon Elite for a rappel rope, instead of the previous rope which was twisting, stiff and not as easy to pack.
I purchased a smaller backpack for my platform and other "stuff" like a hunting knife, bottle of water, limb saw, etc.


Here's the latest photo, taken today.

 

[Marmuzz]

Don’t know why, I hadn’t thought of using a Ropeman on the foot tether. That’s nifty for quick and perfect height adjustment.

I’d love to see a pic of your 2” strap on the bottom tether, when you have a chance.

 

[NMSbowhunter]

I love 2TC and plan to use it almost exclusively this fall. I'm looking forward to not having to carry around 4 sticks anymore. Looks like you are getting your system dialed in.

 

[Marmuzz]

I thought I was as lightweight and quiet as I wanted to be last season with my one-stick+platform topper. But you 2TC guys got me wanting to climb on ropes and sit on ROS to get super lightweight.

 

[NMSbowhunter]

It is about as minimalist as you can get. Especially with just a simple tether setup. Add a gear strap, a pull up rope and a bow and that's it.

For me it is easier, faster, and a whole lot lighter to use than sticks.

 

[tmhaz1]

I plan on trying 2TC very soon, what kind of knot is that on your top tether that the Delta Link is attached to? I plan on rappelling as well so just picked up 45' of rope
Thanks

 

[BowhunterXC]

Don’t know why, I hadn’t thought of using a Ropeman on the foot tether. That’s nifty for quick and perfect height adjustment.

I’d love to see a pic of your 2” strap on the bottom tether, when you have a chance.

Here ya go...
It's just a safety tree harness off of an old harness that I wasn't using, but saved it in case I needed it another day. Well, today was the day.

 

[Marmuzz]

Here ya go...
It's just a safety tree harness off of an old harness that I wasn't using, but saved it in case I needed it another day. Well, today was the day.
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Cool, thanks. How do you keep the foot tether from sliding down the tree when unloaded? Do you always keep your foot in the tether? I run into that problem whenever I leave a quick link tether connection unloaded and unattended unless I use a rubber fender washer.

BTW sorry if you’ve already gone over this in the Redbeard 2TC thread. I tried to keep up but the page count is getting to be a regular phone book over there.

 

[BowhunterXC]

Cool, thanks. How do you keep the foot tether from sliding down the tree when unloaded? Do you always keep your foot in the tether? I run into that problem whenever I leave a quick link tether connection unloaded and unattended unless I use a rubber fender washer.

BTW sorry if you’ve already gone over this in the Redbeard 2TC thread. I tried to keep up but the page count is getting to be a regular phone book over there.

I'm still in the "test driving" stage of using these Quick Links, but if I run into issues, I'll use a rubber fender washer or something similar and be happy with it.

 

[Hall17]

Cool, thanks. How do you keep the foot tether from sliding down the tree when unloaded? Do you always keep your foot in the tether? I run into that problem whenever I leave a quick link tether connection unloaded and unattended unless I use a rubber fender washer.

BTW sorry if you’ve already gone over this in the Redbeard 2TC thread. I tried to keep up but the page count is getting to be a regular phone book over there.

I use a figure 8 knot but then again I don’t climb with my rappel rope. If I did I would use a washer like @BowhunterXC said

 

[krub6b]

Cool, thanks. How do you keep the foot tether from sliding down the tree when unloaded? Do you always keep your foot in the tether? I run into that problem whenever I leave a quick link tether connection unloaded and unattended unless I use a rubber fender washer.

BTW sorry if you’ve already gone over this in the Redbeard 2TC thread. I tried to keep up but the page count is getting to be a regular phone book over there.

I keep a 2nd friction hitch on my foot tether and use it to keep the quick link tight to the tree, and then if I have to go around a limb I can clip in to this friction hitch while moving my top tether around the limb

 

[Marmuzz]

I keep a 2nd friction hitch on my foot tether and use it to keep the quick link tight to the tree, and then if I have to go around a limb I can clip in to this friction hitch while moving my top tether around the limb

Brilliant. I knew I read something about that in the other thread. That makes total sense.

 

[NMSbowhunter]

I plan on trying 2TC very soon, what kind of knot is that on your top tether that the Delta Link is attached to? I plan on rappelling as well so just picked up 45' of rope
Thanks

I use a scaffold knot. There is a specific way to tie it. Tying it wrong can be dangerous. Here is a video. (244) ONE STICK CLIMBING - How to Tie the SCAFFOLD KNOT CORRECTLY avoiding potential injury! - YouTube

(244) Don't Kill Yourself Climbing The Potentially Lethal Scaffold Knot - YouTube

 

[Samcirrus]

Cool, thanks. How do you keep the foot tether from sliding down the tree when unloaded? Do you always keep your foot in the tether? I run into that problem whenever I leave a quick link tether connection unloaded and unattended unless I use a rubber fender washer.

BTW sorry if you’ve already gone over this in the Redbeard 2TC thread. I tried to keep up but the page count is getting to be a regular phone book over there.

You can also try this..... https://saddlehunter.com/community/index.php?threads/why-dont-yall-2tc.37159/post-618764

 

[tailgunner]

Cool, thanks. How do you keep the foot tether from sliding down the tree when unloaded? Do you always keep your foot in the tether? I run into that problem whenever I leave a quick link tether connection unloaded and unattended unless I use a rubber fender washer.

BTW sorry if you’ve already gone over this in the Redbeard 2TC thread. I tried to keep up but the page count is getting to be a regular phone book over there.

 

[tailgunner]

Elastic loop as a tether break

 

[tailgunner]

 

[tailgunner]

This is what the pros do.i seen em do it

 

[tailgunner]

Lagit setup my dude

 

[tailgunner]