So heres something to show you guys how climbing with the carbon fiber bolts stacks up compared to other methods. Not Pixar quality, but it is what it is.
This shows the whole process from walking up to the base of the tree to setting my gear hook. If I don't wear my saddle in, add a minute to unpack it and slip it on.
I make a few mistakes, like drilling the first hole before I've got my stuff unpacked, trying to hook my ameristeps up while my linemans is still in the way, and setting my tether twice (limbs in the way.) I think I made pretty good time all things considered.
You'll notice the bolt holder and saddle gear loops doing their thing quite well. I've got a few things to tinker with still, but I feel I'm 99% there.
7 bolts plus stepping up to my ROS gets me about 16ft on this climb. Not an uncommon height for me during early season hog hunts. I've got enough bolts to hit 30ft if I want.
I'd say I'm about 1 minute per bolt I have to set, plus 5 minutes for setup. This obviously is a best case time. Limbs complicate things, as do leaners.
Feel free to ask any questions.
This shows the whole process from walking up to the base of the tree to setting my gear hook. If I don't wear my saddle in, add a minute to unpack it and slip it on.
I make a few mistakes, like drilling the first hole before I've got my stuff unpacked, trying to hook my ameristeps up while my linemans is still in the way, and setting my tether twice (limbs in the way.) I think I made pretty good time all things considered.
You'll notice the bolt holder and saddle gear loops doing their thing quite well. I've got a few things to tinker with still, but I feel I'm 99% there.
7 bolts plus stepping up to my ROS gets me about 16ft on this climb. Not an uncommon height for me during early season hog hunts. I've got enough bolts to hit 30ft if I want.
I'd say I'm about 1 minute per bolt I have to set, plus 5 minutes for setup. This obviously is a best case time. Limbs complicate things, as do leaners.
Feel free to ask any questions.