Charles Gray
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- Oct 16, 2017
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Just got into a club this year. I am going to have several drilled pre sets ready for next year.
What Spurs are you using @BCHunter ?Spurs without a doubt. There's no wasted effort. You can take as small of steps as you want, circle around the tree if needed. Quieter than any other method, super lightweight.
Basically walking up a tree.
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Thanks!I just got some modded aluminum climb rights for $215 on the forum. I weighed them right at 4.5 lbs for the pair, I can't justify the extra $350 for a carbon fiber set when they are already half the weight of a good set of sticks.
For SRT I’d recommend 40-50 for your main rope. The length you choose really depends on how high you want to hunt and the availability of branches at that height. I have 40’ of Sterling HTP but will buy at least 45’ next time.
The loop at the end of your rappel/SRT rope should be a figure eight on a bight. I back the figure eight up with a double overhand knot.
I use a separate shorter bridge specifically for ascending and rappelling. I use a 24” sewn webbing loop girth hitched to one bridge loop and attached to the other bridge loop with a carabiner. That length works for me but there are other options.
Secondary tether. Once on my platform I transition from to an OpLux tether with Sterling TRC distel hitch. I transfer my weight to this tether and completely disconnect from my ascent/rappel rope.....After the hunt I attach an ATC and Sterling Hollowblock to my rappel rope and my harness. Then I transfer my weight to that system and remove my “hunting tether”. There are many ways to do this, just my preference.
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SRT.I got my Mantis for Christmas this year. After five hunts, here are my initial thoughts (take them for what they are worth, not much). The saddle has greatly increased my desire to get back in the deer woods. I had somewhat fallen out of love with deer hunting due to complacency and a growing passion for all things turkey hunting. I knew after my first sit I would be deer hunting a lot more. I currently climb via the one stick method with a Hawk Helium and 2 step aider. I haven't had a chance to mod the stick yet but plan to do so after turkey season. One sticking is nice for the simplicity, but I hunt in South Mississippi where it's not unusual for January days to reach 80 degrees. I've learned that going over 25' causes me to start sweating, and have been busted once because of this. I plan to alleviate this by presenting bolts in my common hunting trees in the off season, and will mostly use the stick for public land hunts. Any input on how to one stick over 25' without drenching my shirt would be greatly appreciated.