Bolt Climb Video

[BassBoysLLP]

They’re a little harder to get out with no head to get a grip on. So far they have been solid and nice to work with. I have 14 of them in my pocket and when I get back to my truck I have to think about where I put them because they weigh nothing. With Grade 8s, I always know where they are.


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I usually just grip and push my thumb against the trunk. Plus, I plan to camoform these carbon bolts


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[PJC]

I usually just grip and push my thumb against the trunk. Plus, I plan to camoform these carbon bolts


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I’m plasti dipping them in yellow so they’re easier to see when climbing down.


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[Ontariofarmer]

I had a carbon bolt snap off last night. It was only the second step up and happened with no warning.

I am not sure about these I may still use them on the bottom three steps


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[kyler1945]

I had a carbon bolt snap off last night. It was only the second step up and happened with no warning.

I am not sure about these I may still use them on the bottom three steps


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Glad you're ok bud!

Were you standing on whole step with foot against tree?

Did you cut them yourself?

Were they heated to apply heat shrink?

How much do you weigh?

Thanks!

 

[Vtbow]

I had a carbon bolt snap off last night. It was only the second step up and happened with no warning.

I am not sure about these I may still use them on the bottom three steps


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Were you standing on whole step with foot against tree?

Did you cut them yourself?

Were they heated to apply heat shrink?

How much do you weigh?

Thanks!

Glad you're ok and it was close to the ground. Looking forward to so more details, thanks!

 

[PJC]

Glad you're ok and it was close to the ground. Looking forward to so more details, thanks!

Dang, I don't like to hear that. Glad you are ok. I'm thinking now I have to go test mine some more. This makes me nervous. Even though I'm strapped to the tree, it doesn't make for an easy recovery.

 

[Ontariofarmer]

200 pounds. They cut them. Foot centred I think


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[Allegheny Tom]

I had a carbon bolt snap off last night. It was only the second step up and happened with no warning.

I am not sure about these I may still use them on the bottom three steps


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Glad you didn't get hurt.
Well, I won't be doing carbon I guess. And titanium was only a pound and a quarter lighter than than steel...not really worth the price.
Grade 8 for me, I guess.

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[blt348]

I’ll be posting my 14 3/8”x6.5” carbon bolts in the classifieds soon for any of you lightweight fellas. I’ve climbed with them twice with no issues what so ever....just not gonna take any more chances with my #250 frame.
They sure are awesome though for those of you who aren’t as pleasantly plump as I!


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[Wirrex]

Something to consider in regards of the sound of a cordless drill spooking deer.

September of 2017, I pre-drilled my first tree of the up coming season. After drilling ten holes I came straight down pulling bolts. As soon as my feet touched the ground I looked up and saw three rack bucks traveling the edge of a thicket no more than 30 yards from where I was standing. This couldn't have been more than 30 seconds after I had drilled the last hole. Even though they were traveling, I believe that they had to have heard the sound of my drilling.

With that said, I believe that deer associate danger with bad experiences though scent, sounds and sightings. Evidently they hadn't had a bad experience with the sound of a cordless drill motor. Even with that experience I've never drilled a tree with a cordless drill motor and immediately hunted it. But, I have drilled numerous trees using a cordless drill and a day or two later hunted them with some positive experiences.

I've hand drilled hundreds of trees since 1983 but have fallen in love with a cordless drill motor. I always have my hand drill with me but only use it on rare occasions. The difference in drilling a hole is 5 seconds with no effort and 30 seconds with effort. At my age I choose the 5 seconds with no effort method.

This is good to read! I took the plunge and am planning to use my 12v Milwaukee to hit a few field edge spots I have been frequenting with spurs.

 

[Ontariofarmer]

I was thinking about why that carbon bolt may have broke... It was a pine tree and the hole was a bit elongated after standing on it because the wood is soft.
Any way I think that may have increased the pressure on the bolt by not putting the pressure evenly on the bolt. Not sure why it broke but I do not trust them obviously. I am sure that would not happen with a grade 8 bolt. It would bend and not snap

 

[Allegheny Tom]

I was thinking about why that carbon bolt may have broke... It was a pine tree and the hole was a bit elongated after standing on it because the wood is soft.
Any way I think that may have increased the pressure on the bolt by not putting the pressure evenly on the bolt. Not sure why it broke but I do not trust them obviously. I am sure that would not happen with a grade 8 bolt. It would bend and not snap

Grade 8 vs grade 5...
My buddy got a great deal from Rural King on grade 5 bolts.
He thinks the 5s would tend to bend before snapping, whereas the more brittle 8s may snap before breaking.
Just wondered if anyone has input on that.

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[Ontariofarmer]

Grade 8 vs grade 5...
My buddy got a great deal from Rural King on grade 5 bolts.
He thinks the 5s would tend to bend before snapping, whereas the more brittle 8s may snap before breaking.
Just wondered if anyone has input on that.

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I have used grade 8 bolts with no issues... but the carbon fiber bolts I started using, I do have an issue with - one snapped. Never had a problem with a grade 8 bolt.

 

[Allegheny Tom]

I have used grade 8 bolts with no issues... but the carbon fiber bolts I started using, I do have an issue with - one snapped. Never had a problem with a grade 8 bolt.

I was wondering about 8 vs 5...wasn't throwing carbon into the comparison.
I know some guys are satisfied with carbon but I've ruled them out. I just don't trust them. Maybe 3 for the bottom steps but for 8 to 25 feet?? I will stick with steel.

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[Ontariofarmer]

I was wondering about 8 vs 5...wasn't throwing carbon into the comparison.
I know some guys are satisfied with carbon but I've ruled them out. I just don't trust them. Maybe 3 for the bottom steps but for 8 to 25 feet?? I will stick with steel.

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Yup I don't trust carbon anymore either. Carbon hockey sticks break all the time

 

[320thmp]

Hey guys, I have this system and recently looking for a more permanent set up cause I hunt all private land and prep all my trees. I have used ameristep screw ins but as the tree grows they can break or snap. How do the bolts do over time? Do the holes need top be redrilled every year? Can I prep a tree with these and just leave them? Any info on this is appreciated! I recently bought barn nails 8" 3/8 diameter and tried to prep a tree with them but they bend to easy. I am 190 lbs. Thought about 1/2" lag bolts but at nearly $3 a pop I might as well buy the steps.... lol. I can get grade 8 bolts for $1 each. I would order a couple hundred. Any info again appreciated.