Bolt Climb Video

[PJC]

Their drill bit. Not third.


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[Letemgrowitllshow]

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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[PJC]

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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Drills fine in freezing conditions. It warms you up a bit as well.


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[Letemgrowitllshow]

Will these work?

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[slonstdy]

Hi guys, new member here. Been using 6" grade 8 black oxide allen head bolts for close to 20 yrs. Bought whole setup for $20 ( bolts and hand drill, EZ Kut) from an outdoor show. The drill has been fed only hardwoods and hand drilled and it's never let me down. I always drill at a slight downward angle just to make it that much harder to accidentally knock one out with my boot or linesman belt. Never had a slip or mishap in wet/ freezing weather.

 

[PJC]

Will these work?

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Yup. That's the stuff.


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[Scoutman]

Every method has a risk, everything we do hunting by any means is risky but not as much as our commute to work or a night downtown somewhere. No one seems to rationalize that, I'll take my chances climbing and descending a tree anytime! Sometimes well meaning folk just overthink everything. BTW have I told you that bolts rock!

 

[Vtbow]

You have a link to that pouch?


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https://www.ebay.com/itm/NcStar-VIS...e=STRK:MEBIDX:IT&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649

 

[Vtbow]

If you decide to part with your mini's I want first dibs....

@noxninja I sent ya a pm.

 

[Nutterbuster]

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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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.

The EZ-Kut drills at 2.5" if I remember right.

I don't think there's a safer way up a tree than grade 8 bolts. You're not breaking one of those, and the hex head safeguards against foot slippage to a degree. It's a very easy climb. Easy, repeatable motion. No swinging from an aider or working about a stick slipping or a stepp working loose. Just rock solid. And it's very easy to properly use your linemans.

Carbon fiber is obviously not as strong as grade 8 steel, but I feel safe using those as well.

 

[huck72412]

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.

 

[IkemanTX]

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.

Another thing to consider, is it is a one time setup per season. Once drilled, the tree is prepped and ready to go for a 1 or 2 minute max climb the next time in.


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[Vtbow]

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.

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.

 

[Nutterbuster]

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!

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.

 

[Nutterbuster]

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.

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.

 

[huck72412]

I'm interested in that configuration in your lineman's before you stretched it out.

 

[BassBoysLLP]

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.

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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[Nutterbuster]

I'm interested in that configuration in your lineman's before you stretched it out.

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 did that the first season, then started storing it in the pack because I wanted less crap on my saddle. I literally just went back to doing it again because it's uber-convenient to unclip and extend it. It really doesn't get in the way walking in that way, and it's way quicker to setup.

 

[Letemgrowitllshow]

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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Im all about the breaks!

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[rutjr]

I got a $50 Amazon gift certificate from work. For that I got (35) 3/8-16 X 6" grade 8 hex bolts and a 3/8 wood bit. I'm going to try to make a handle for the bit.