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  1. 3lilpigs

    What happened to the Bullman Pioneer steps?

    I picked up a set of 10 of the Minimalist Pioneer steps when they were first released, and then another two a few months later. At that point, I guess they’d been available with the strap for a while, rather than the amsteel. I love them. When I can’t SRT, those steps are unbeatable for ease of...
  2. 3lilpigs

    Interest in videos for noobies from a less-noobie?

    I’ve just completed my first year as a saddle hunter. I’ve had successful hunts, crappy hunts, dozens of practice climbs, many dozens of hours spent in the saddle. I’ve spent a ridiculous amount of money, some on gear that I’ll never use again, some on gear that I consider absolutely vital. I’m...
  3. 3lilpigs

    How much Amsteel for daisy chains?

    I'm sure this has been answered to death in various comment threads, but I can't find the info I'm looking for. I want to try out a daisy chain to attach my Ridge Runner platform-- how much 1/8 amsteel should I use to make an 8 or 9 foot daisy chain with 2" loops? (I want it extra long so I can...
  4. 3lilpigs

    Permanent/semi-permanent climbing gear

    My wife and I were fortunate to acquire some acres of undeveloped camping/hunting land. I'm interested in finding a few good hunting spots and putting "permanent" climbing features into nearby trees, without having to build blinds or stands. I've seen people use climbing bolts, though I'm not a...
  5. 3lilpigs

    My saddle > my chiropractor

    A few visits to the chiropractor have told me that I have lower back pain due to "ilio-sacral torsion". Basically, there's a joint in the pelvis, and tension in my pyriformis muscle (sideways ass muscle) pulls my pelvis open too far until it hurts. It's because I work retail and stay on my feet...
  6. 3lilpigs

    Minimalist Pioneer Steps- my 1st thoughts

    Disclaimer: I'm a newbie. I dig SRT climbing when I can pre-set, and I like my WE Stepps. And beyond that, I've only ever hunted from ladder stands or on the ground. So my experience is limited. But these things are a game changer for me. The bad: They're kinda pricey, when you look at the...
  7. 3lilpigs

    Prusik tender vs Ropeman 1: For noobs from a noob

    A few months ago when I started climbing, I was frustrated at how difficult it could be to slide the prusik knots on my linesman's belt and tether. I heard about using a Ropeman 1 in place of the prusik, because it was so much easier to adjust. I also heard the term "prusik tender" mentioned...
  8. 3lilpigs

    Loooong post... Lurker, newbie, but no longer a saddle virgin

    I got my first compound bow at the start of this year. It wasn’t my first bow—I bought a Samick Sage recurve a few years ago. But the kid behind the counter at the archery shop was spectacularly unhelpful in guiding me toward the right arrows, and I had no idea what to look for. So I spent a...
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