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SRT pros vs cons
- Thread starter JASmith
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Con - getting rope in tree in dark for first time sit in new area and new tree. Slightly less annoying doing same thing in daylight while trying to be quiet.
All the rest of the cons don’t outweigh the pros. If I didn’t have to get rope in tree every time, it would be the go to.
All the rest of the cons don’t outweigh the pros. If I didn’t have to get rope in tree every time, it would be the go to.
My thoughts exactly. If I had a quiet, reliable method to get the rope in a tree without the need for presets this would be my go to. The issue is that I end up spending more time untangling my throw line from the underbrush than I actually do attempting throws. If there's a tree I plan on hunting multiple times it is worth the preset though. Climbing is simple and quiet once the rope is in the tree.
I’m definitely Presetting paracord at trees I know I’ll use this season.
Another issue/con you could run into is finding a low enough branch in a mature timber stand. I can think of a few areas on my place with trees I couldn’t use without a screw step preset.
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Another issue/con you could run into is finding a low enough branch in a mature timber stand. I can think of a few areas on my place with trees I couldn’t use without a screw step preset.
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Tree selection and putting the cord into tree. I think this climbing method works well with the hand climber since it's a platform and a climbing method I can easily carry that and my SRT gear, if I find a spot that I like and nothing is preset I use the hand climber, ideally it's a tree that I can preset and while I'm up there I setup the 550 cord for the next trip, even if I'm not sure I'll come back I will pre-set it. The one draw back is both of those climbing methods limit you to certain trees which could be an issue. Where I live now it has not been a problem. Also cost is a bit of a con, I don't know what I spent on all of my SRT stuff but it certainly was more than a set of Hawk Helium climbing sticks. On the pro side, I find it to be easy to climb, and quiet, and I can go as high as I want, oh and the rappel down is the best!
Great for any property public or private, especially in steep terrain when every ounce counts. Our property in the Appalachians is very steep, 10 pounds of sticks gets heavy quick!
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10 pounds of sticks isn't the only alternative(and stick bulk sucks too!). Where legal it could be spurs or bolts (or preset e.g. screw in steps), both of which pack down more compact and/or lighter than SRT, and in a run/gun situation are more "every tree applicable".
I am starting to consider SRT for areas way back in. I have areas I have to pack a deer out, no way I can drag them up over mountains. Problem is I still can't pack a deer and sticks out one trip. Needing that second trip definitely keeps me from hunting way in deep certain times, work nights and such.
Cons - definitely not viable without another climbing method for pure mobile hang and hunts.
I can tell you this. After a few years of throwing bags and setting up trees, it is no big deal. Get there early and take your time. When I started, I was always in a hurry. That's when I would make a mess of things.
just passing on something I found helpful as I have had the same problems. This hand reel was recommended by another member here. I've found that due to the shape I can actually just hold it or place it on the ground and throw the line. It comes out no problem, and solves the issue with the throw line getting all stuck on underbrush.
hand reel
Unfortunately my issue generally occurs after I miss on the first try and have to collect/rewind my throw line. Unfortunately I played hockey, not baseball
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It's on my "things to try" list. Read about it in an oooooold thread here. Do you use a fishing weight?
Following. I am assembling the necessary equipment for this as well. I will definitely be doing a bunch of pre sets before season so I'm not out there fumbling around in the dark. Definite public ground game changer for me. Cant wait to get started!