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    2024 Sheds and Deads

    Well, I struggle to find sheds, but I've found a couple nice deads. Admittedly, this was last year. He died while in velvet. Rack is very porous and light weight.
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    Tether handles

    I just made some amsteel handles. They slide easy and take no space. I may try to attach my pull down rope to the left one and see how it works.
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    Anybody ever climb just to climb?

    Yup. At 64, the practice helps me retain muscle strength and memory (even my muscles are forgetful at my age). Also a great excuse to hang out at height and enjoy a moment of quiet to destress.
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    Friction Hitches

    I'm interested to hear as well. I have little knowledge. For me, this seemed to break a little easier.
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    Friction Hitches

    I wrapped the Distel a little different than "standard". Not sure if I have the "language" right, but I think it's called a three over two??
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    Friction Hitches

    I started working with the Sticht and I guess between my OCD with symmetry and struggling to get it tied right I ended up with this. In my practice so far it seems to work well. Instead of the overhand, I tied it off with a double fishermans knot. I assume it has a name?? Do one of you all know...
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    What tube dimensions do I need?

    If you are using 1.25" o.d. square tubing with radiused corners, I think this should be what you are looking for. However, the tolerances may not allow them to fit. I would call to check. You may need to do a bunch of sanding otherwise.
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    troubleshooting after miss

    Congrats on your harvest! Asking questions, listening to advice, and learning from it will continue to make you into a very knowledgeable, successful archer and hunter.
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    troubleshooting after miss

    I would also suggest that the arrow could be in the deer. It was close range. Did you hear a thump or pop from the arrow hitting the deer, or brush/branches the arrow was deflecting off of, if you did miss?
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    Merry Christmas to all!

    Merry Christmas. Blessings to all who provide the wonderful inspiration and advice on this site! [6] For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Isaiah‬ ‭9:6‬
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    Friction Hitches

    @Brocky, could you post a pic of that hitch from the back side, too? I want to be sure I'm tying it correctly. Thanks in advance, and Merry Christmas!
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    2023 kill stat tracker. Not part of contest. All kills

    1. Doe 2. Compound - Bowtech Insanity 60#/28" 3. Saddle 4. Private (on border of public) 5. 11/4/2023; NY (Finger Lakes region) 6. N/A
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    What bothered u on your last saddle sit

    Yup. That's pretty much what I do. It just takes longer than I would like...
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    What bothered u on your last saddle sit

    Figuring out how to pack out more efficiently. Getting everything gathered up and in place to leave the woods after a hunt is still slower than I'd like.
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    WNY NEWBIE

    I'm in Rochester if you want to work something out. Trade you saddle info for deer hunting advice? I'm in my early 60's and decided I was getting too old to haul a climber around, so I switched a few years ago. Sent from my SM-S911U using Tapatalk
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    Hello from western New York

    I'd be more than willing to show you what I know as well (which is only one of many ways) and answer questions. Maybe meet somewhere in the middle. It's not that far between us. Three of my buddies made the switch this summer. Sent from my SM-S911U using Tapatalk
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    How are you carrying your repel rope?

    It sits more on my right side than back, but it is doable, and I have done it. Just like everything else, after a ton of practice, I can do it almost without looking. But like I said above, it's easier to pack it away and deal with it later at home. Sent from my SM-S911U using Tapatalk
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    How are you carrying your repel rope?

    Truth be told, I usually just coil it up quick and stuff it in my backpack for the walk out. I reset it on my saddle after I get home. Sent from my SM-S911U using Tapatalk
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    How are you carrying your repel rope?

    Super sorry. I'm not getting quote notifications. Yes, I only pull a few feet for my ascent (it doubles for my tether) and then deploy when it's time to rappel down. Sent from my SM-S911U using Tapatalk
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    How are you carrying your repel rope?

    Pics of how I do a similar thing. Got the idea from this site a couple years ago, tried it and never looked back. It doesn't ever get in the way, deploys easy. Sent from my SM-S911U using Tapatalk
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