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Recent content by jkwill5

  1. J

    Making an adjustable AmSteel Blue bridge

    You will need a fid, there's a lot of kits but I just use a sawed off crochet needles and a wire hanger for like $5
  2. J

    Lineman's rope and tree tether rope questions.

    I have 2 different 9 mm ropes that I use for tether and lineman's belt, they are both quite varied in their stiffness. I think my LB is the Sterling HTP static 9 mm and had good stiffness. But to each their own, everyone had different preferences
  3. J

    Boot Blankets for Saddle?

    I wear arctic shield boot covers. I also switched from an OOAL ridge runner to a TL mission platform midway through last year. I will say that it was easier putting them on with a larger platform.
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    Lineman's rope and tree tether rope questions.

    You guys are going to want to ditch that 11 mm line by the end of the season. There's plenty of 8 and 9 mm ropes that have great ratings for safety and are so much lighter and store easier. Also, I would never buy life support equipment from Amazon. But I have no concerns buying from @DanO at EWO
  5. J

    Platforms and COLD FEET

    I second the arctic shields. They wrok great for me and now I don't have to walk in with insulated boots anymore, getting my feet sweaty. Getting them on in a saddle is a little more tricky than a tree stand but it's totally doable and gets easier with practice.
  6. J

    Someones Getting closer.the cloud from Arsenal

    We can only hope
  7. J

    Someones Getting closer.the cloud from Arsenal

    I like how this sounds. Camo in year 2, contoured pockets in year 3. Now that saddle has me reaching for my wallet
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    Someones Getting closer.the cloud from Arsenal

    I'll wait till year 3 to get the saddle with all the "upgrades" that they had to hold back off from releasing with the initial launch. (Not a knock on arsenal, literally all outdoor companies do this)
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    Hero clip for gear strap

    https://www.amazon.com/Melo-Tough-Holster-Cordless-Single/dp/B08BV1551T/ref=mp_s_a_1_4?crid=2ABIY36BX5Y6U&keywords=drill+holder+for+tool+belt&qid=1691023655&sprefix=drill+holder%2Caps%2C246&sr=8-4 I've been using one of these the past 3-4 years, can't find the reason to spend all the money on a...
  10. J

    Someones Getting closer.the cloud from Arsenal

    I'm really interested in this saddle, a lot of features really peak my interest. I really like the integrated pockets but can't understand the color choice. Would've preferred camo
  11. J

    About to Jump in feet first but need some help

    I think you're going to be much happier with the phantom over a menace. I still use sticks (novix) and have never felt the urge to one stick and rappel. I think it's best/ safest to start without that. I also do not recommend a rope man on your tether, friction hitches are easier and in spec.
  12. J

    Getting sticks up the tree

    This is the way. Kydex J- clips from EWO and tie a simple paracord loop on your stick. I only carry 3 sticks if I need 4 sticks I attach the first, hook on 2, and drape the 4th's rope over the first stick and pull it up to attach it as my 2nd (I don't find I need 4 sticks very often)
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    Help me figure out which sticks to get

    I have 20" cable loops and if I stretch it between steps I can set my platform around 18-20'. I don't hunt very high though, so if I'm over 15 foot, I'm usually pretty concealed where I hunt.
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    Help me figure out which sticks to get

    Definitely a good call over some of the hawk suggestions. Their quality isn't something I trust anymore. I had a set and they sit in my garage now. I've been using the novix minis the past 2 seasons and really like them. I did attach a cable aider from EWO and it's been a lot faster getting up...
  15. J

    Offseason gear mods

    Are you planning on making a set or buying them? I'm needing to do the same thing to my novix, switching out my rope mod.
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