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  1. J

    Kifaru tail gunner vs scout

    Anybody on here own either pack? If so could you post some pictures of your set ups? I need to know if I can strap a predator, lwcg doubles, and a jacket and vest on the outside
  2. J

    What’s the general consensus on using oplux as tether,LB and bridge?

    A year or so ago I switch over to a oplux teather and LB with Beal jammy Prussics. Now doing some more research it seems to be being questioned in terms of its longevity and strength in event of a fall. What’s everyone’s opinion on it for these uses and as a bridge? I also recently purchased a...
  3. J

    Anybody cut down muddy pros?

    Just listened to the wired to hunt podcast with Greg, Ernie, Andy, and John. When they were discussing their preferred climbing methods Ernie said he uses a cut down set of hawk sticks that he cut off just below the second step to make a really short stick, then just uses a 3 step aider. This...
  4. J

    Madrock safe guard

    Looking to get into SRT and was just wonder exactly how does the madrock safeguard work? Is it essentially an ascender that you can control your descent with? So will it lock in place while you were packing up your platform? Or would I still need to use an atc with auto block to rappel down
  5. J

    Saddle hunting pack set up

    I feel like i see this pop up often so thought i would share my pack set up. Before I got into saddle hunting I already had a 5.11 all hazards nitro pack, think they go for around $130, and this thing is build like a tank. High quality materials and zippers. It has molly loops all up both sides...
  6. J

    What rope for splicing

    Looking to make my own tether with a spliced eye. What are some inexpensive ropes that are easy to splice?
  7. J

    Sit drag

    Modified sit drag with 2 rows of molle on the back, waist strap, bridge, and 3 molle pouches.
  8. J

    Climbing with tether vs lineman’s belt

    So right now I’m using a rock climbing harness with a sit drag but am planning on buying a mantis soon. Right now with the rock harness I’m climbing with my tether like you would with the one stick method. Can you do this with a mantis? 1) because using a tether you can’t slide down the tree if...
  9. J

    Platform on top vs bottom of post

    So I’m making a platform from a double post lock on and seat. I see that some people have there platform at the top of the post and some at the bottom like the predator. Is there an advantage to having it at the bottom vs top? This is what I have so far. Still need some sort of v bracket for...
  10. J

    Turning muddy stick into platform

    So I’m currently using a muddy stick and just standing on the top step but would like to make something that is a bit bigger and more comfortable. I thought about trying to find something that will slip over the steps to make them larger. Has anyone tried anything like this? Like pvc or...
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  11. J

    First sit drag customization and hunt

    So I got my first sit drag and did the mods I felt necessary. First I added 3 rows of Mille along the back and added 3 pouches to carry gear and eliminate a backpack unless I haul in camera gear. I made my bridge from 1” webbing as wel, and lastly added side straps and buckles to wear the sit...
  12. J

    Hawk hangout tree seat

    has anybody tried using this as a platform? Seems like it would be one of the cheapest platforms if it’s safe enough.
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