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Recent content by Cavman66

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    Why don't yall 2TC?

    seems simple to rappel with the same line you use as your tether. Hook into it the normal way via prusik/distel/whatever, and keep excess rope in a sys hauler/pouch or even a backpack attached to the tree. then when you want to rappel. 1. clip in your device, for me an ATC, to line below the...
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    Why don't yall 2TC?

    ok I got a bunch of Amsteel equivalent that @always89y recommended (slightly upgraded to 1/4" cause im chunky) and an extra 19" hollow block for the foothold. Figured I could DIY a couple daisy chains (never attempted before) toward the end of the tag end to set the hollow block into. Going to...
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    Why don't yall 2TC?

    I'd give it a whirl, but as someone new to SH and climbing in general, and never having stitched anything ever I don't trust myself to create my own leg strap etc or other gear. I also don't have oodles of stuff like webbing/hose etc lying around with which to build. If I could get the parts and...
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    Climbing Gear sale on Backcountry.com

    @007hunter ah apologies, I was looking at the settings of 0-3 and thought the 3 meant you needed double rope through the atc, not that it needs two carabiners with the high side of the ATC toward the tag end. misunderstanding there.
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    Climbing Gear sale on Backcountry.com

    I got the hollow block, but would that completely hold me in conjunction with an ATc? Feel like I’d still need a hand on the rope to keep it from feeding. Also I read using a single rope with the ATC is only weight rated for like 180, and with some wet clothes I’m about 210
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    Climbing Gear sale on Backcountry.com

    i still need a rappel device. really dont want to drop a full 80+ on the safeguard, but need something that will let me go handsfree to take steps off the tree
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    Climbing Gear sale on Backcountry.com

    what are the juiciest things y'all would be buying for rappel or climbing setups.
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    Lessons from 1st timer - WE stepps experience

    @DMTJAGER I did a lot of research, watched a ton of tutorials, tested it myself in my backyard multiple times. I would say my comment was more of a realistic and relatable experience. I chose a bad tree. I am not sure if sticks would have been any better, the tree was brutal. I couldn't even...
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    Lessons from 1st timer - WE stepps experience

    Sorry for the rambling narrative on this but I think it will be helpful for new saddle users. Over the last month or two I have built out a saddle hunting kit with the help of the classifieds here. I got a Tethyrd Mantis, Sys haulers, 8 WE stepps, ropes from @DanO, and carabiners from...
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    Know your knots...

    New guy here, after reading probably a thousand posts and watching easily 100 youtube videos, mostly to learn how to tie stuff, I've come to the conclusion that the best practice is probably just to do a figure eight on a bite for both ends of linesman and tether. Linesman - one end girth...
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    Best ring of steps??

    How has that worked out for you and how many WE stepps do you use? I got my saddle and lines, now I need a way up the tree and something to stand on. The 8pack (5 to climb, 3 to platform) of WE for ~125 +S/H seems like a great value especially paired with a DIY knaider Swaider. Would probably be...
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    DIY tether and Linemems cost

    So would you argue in favor of just getting the oplux (also on that site) and the recommended Beal Jammy for prusiks? I found some good carabiners on sale at Backcountry.com that seem to be well reviewed. I've never been considered climber, mainly bc gravity works so well on me, so I don't know...
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    DIY tether and Linemems cost

    Is it cost effective to try and build these yourselves or should I just pony up and buy them from Tethyrd or some other company. I’m starting to collect gear to saddle hunt but it ain’t cheap when all added up. I used to hunt private land with built in stands but lost access. Looking to get some...
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