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  1. Soonlobo

    Checking Trail cameras yet?

    I’ve had just does on my camera so far. And at least one, maybe two black bears. The date on the photo is wrong. Bears shown on two different dates.
  2. Soonlobo

    EZ Kut Tree Bolts

    This is an old thread but I’m very glad to find it. Great information I can use on my newly purchased property!
  3. Soonlobo

    Easiest climbing methods for old guys

    I'm 55 years old. Tried steps and did not like them. Tried Lone Wolf seat climber did not like that. Hawk Helium sticks cut down have worked well for me.
  4. Soonlobo

    Platform Advice

    Predator is VERY nice. I also like the Lone Wolf seat climber as a platform for trees with no low branches.
  5. Soonlobo

    Emergency Descent?

    Yes, this should work. I will also practice this method. More we practice, better prepared we are for emergencies.
  6. Soonlobo

    What common SH accessory don't you use?

    I did not like the WE Steps. I hunt public land and these steps were a PIA.
  7. Soonlobo

    Emergency Descent?

    Thanks for the information!
  8. Soonlobo

    Emergency Descent?

  9. Soonlobo

    Emergency Descent?

    I watched another video by a professional climber that combined with the picture from weekender21 cleared up many of my questions. Thanks for all the info everyone!
  10. Soonlobo

    Emergency Descent?

    Thank you. This picture is worth a thousand words!
  11. Soonlobo

    Emergency Descent?

    Trust me, I will not do this without instruction. I have gotten through 55 years so far, don't intend to end that streak;) At this point I am leaning toward linesman belt/tree tether/5 step aider for emergency descent. I've practiced that. But the more information one has the greater the...
  12. Soonlobo

    Emergency Descent?

    I apologize for my ignorance, but is your point that the VT prusik should be below your ATC only? The video I posted showed the VT prusik above. Please clarify, and again I apologize, I know very little about this and am trying to get it correct.
  13. Soonlobo

    Emergency Descent?

    So it looks like you could tie in your VT prusik either below or above your ATC. Would it be better to anchor your back up prusik on your right side loop on your saddle if you are right handed? Could you also anchor the backup on your bridge? Thanks in advance, trying to learn this, I think...
  14. Soonlobo

    Emergency Descent?

    I’m also new to this. Just to be clear, the prusik knot should be attached with a carabiner separately to keep it from the ATC? Would something like a VT prusik in this video work?
  15. Soonlobo

    Day pack recommendation?

    I have this pack. It works well but I think it's a little heavier than the weight the company lists.
  16. Soonlobo

    Traded

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  17. Soonlobo

    Dangerously close

    Stay safe!
  18. Soonlobo

    Gaiters? Love em? Hate em? Your opinions?

    I also have a snake phobia, though I haven’t been bitten. I wear three types of boots, none are snake boots. I wear Razor Gaiters on top of boots. My only issue with them is they slip about a half inch every half mile of walking and then need to be pulled up. Other than that issue they work...
  19. Soonlobo

    Video on how I one stick

    This method is definitely going to be my model. It’s the best I’ve seen for what I want to do.
  20. Soonlobo

    Ropeman Safety

    I see your point. Many years ago I had a job that required me to work at heights in excess of 25 feet. I never had any fear at that height because I was tethered in and felt confident and safe. That feeling of safety and confidence has to be there in order to enjoy a tree saddle at height...
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