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Recent content by jbogg

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    SRT for beginners, my video

    Nice video! I’m just getting into one sticking, but SRT looks interesting.
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    It's just...a little crush... - Review of the JX3 Hybrid Saddle

    I’m interested in this as well. I looked at the end of the metal tubing, and it looks like the interior aluminum ribs would require the cam cleat to be mounted on the side of the JX 3 stick leg, which I don’t think would be ideal. I would think it would be important to drill through all three...
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    It's just...a little crush... - Review of the JX3 Hybrid Saddle

    That’s exactly what I ended up doing. I was just a little slow on the uptake.
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    JX3 and one sticking

    I only use one small molle pouch for my gear strap, and bow holder. My rappel rope, and retrieval rope just get clipped on to the JX 3 while stored. I also use the rappel rope to pull up my saddle bag, and the retrieval rope pulls up my bow or rifle. The saddle bag holds all my extra clothing...
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    Gonna try one sticking

    I’m new to one sticking as well, and have probably only done 9 - 10 climbs, but it is still getting better each time as I figure out the nuances. I’m using the JX 3 top stick, and I have learned that shortening each move by about 6” from what I was originally attempting makes a world of...
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    Keeping carabiner in place while climbing with rappel line

    I’ll be following this as well. I stopped using my quick link because I felt like the added weight was causing my tether/rappel line to fall easier. Even after removing the quick link I’m not seeing much improvement. I’m wondering if the stiffness of the rope has anything to do with it. My old...
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    Nondestructive JX3 harness mod (no sewing required!!)

    I just completed my mod as well. Between the padded hip belt, and the load lifters the increase in comfort while carrying is significant. I put 40 pounds in it this morning and spent an hour on the treadmill. Honestly, it did not feel any different than my regular meat pack. I’m often 45...
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    Where to start with one-sticking & rappelling

    I am trying one sticking in an effort to lighten my pack. It probably takes me 4 - 5 minutes longer to climb compared to my LWHC, but it is much more stable at hunting height, and who doesn’t like to rappel down. The JX 3 stick with Top step attachment is awesome. Rock solid, and I can...
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    Saddle vs stand

    I struggled initially shooting my 64” recurve out of my JX 3 Hybrid. The seat frame was wide enough that my bow string was contacting it at full draw while seated on steeply angled shots. I purchased some Uukha S curve limbs to shorten my bow and now I shoot better out of the JX 3 saddle than...
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    Nondestructive JX3 harness mod (no sewing required!!)

    Looks great. Can’t wait to complete my mod. My only concern would be doing away with the leg straps. They definitely give me an added sense of security.
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    It's just...a little crush... - Review of the JX3 Hybrid Saddle

    I would think you would want to repel down, regardless of what stick you’re using.
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    Sterling C-IV break test !

    I recently started one sticking, and repelling. Thanks for validating my rope choice!
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    Descenders - Help me choose please.

    I considered them both, but purchased the safeguard about a month ago, and have used it now on several hunts. I really like the simplicity of the safeguard, and the fact that it has no spring like the Grigri. I did not like how the F4 had to be threaded, and I was concerned that the lever might...
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    Modifications to First Gen JX3 Hybrid

    I just picked up a used Gen 2, so now I feel better about trying to modify my Gen 1 since there’s a great chance I will screw it up. After reading this entire thread again, and it has been a while, I now feel fine about losing the mesh. What I really want to do is: 1. Add Load lifters. 2...
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    It's just...a little crush... - Review of the JX3 Hybrid Saddle

    I don’t have much experience with Aiders, but I like these a lot. The rubber hose definitely allows it to keep its shape under load, making it very easy to climb with. I didn’t even think about girth hitching around the standoffs and pulling it up over the step. Any chance the 90° edge of the...
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