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    Saddle and squirrels: an observation

    I've noticed that while in the saddle and waiting on deer, if a squirrel spots me and becomes spooked, that gently swaying (swinging from the tether) seems to calm him down very quickly. In almost 40 years of hunting from stands it seems to me that once a squirrel (or a few) get wigged out over...
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    Stiffer flat webbing: Nylon vs Polypro vs Polyester

    Looking at 1" flat webbing. Anyone know which is the stiffest of the three for similar load/break strength? Looking for stiff, not limp. I see CustomTieDowns.com has some very stong nylon @ 1"...
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    Tether girth QD?

    Been practicing climbing since April with my climber top-half setup. Doing a lot of moving past limbs on the way up. Anyone have a good method for quick detach-re-attach of the tether at the girth? The pic shows the general idea, but in my experience, using a carabiner is out, too much risk of...
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    Webbing adjustment buckle?

    I've switched to a tubular webbing bridge. I like the idea of keeping it adjustable, I've found a few scenarios where it is functional to shorten it up tight, or make it really long. Right now I'm experimenting with a Nite Ize Dual Cam Jam for an adjustment buckle. Anyone know of a good strap...
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    Overhand on Bite

    I see fig 8s. Any reason not to use a single overhand on a bite with either rope or web?
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    Comfort: I don't understand..

    I've been working with my Kestrel since March. I'm 5' 11", 170lb, 33" waist. Size 1 saddle. I have this question: Why do the leg straps on these saddles (Tethered looks similar enough) grab your legs to close to your privates? Sitting, leaning, I have not problem, but...: If I need to hang...
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    WTB Prusik/friction knot cord

    Anyone want to sell me a bit of 5, 6, or 7mm friction knit cord? Playing around with different knots on my 11 mm lineman’s, bridge and tether.
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    Carabiner for Bachmann's friction knot

    Anyone using a Bachmann's know rather than a Prussic? I have these questions: 1) Since the carabiner used for a Bachmann's seems to be just a frame over-which to form the and keep the knot, is it really necessary to have a full-on, steel, rescue/belay version? 2) Are there smaller carabiners...
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    Big fat tether..tiny prussic

    I see that we are using these big fat tether/lineman's ropes. I'm looking at these prussic knots (supplied by Tethrd, New Tribe, HSS, etc.) and its striking me that it looks like that skinny little prussic cord, going 1x around the 'biner is really where the rubber meets the road. So it...
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    New ReLo from NY to KY

    I said I'd never leave NY till they tried to stop us from preaching Jesus Christ, but strange things happened that brought my wife and me here to Kentucky. It will be One year on 03/19/2019. Its sad to leave to fight against the liberal, America hating, gun hating ,God hating, psychotic...
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    Noisey Muddy pro sticks

    I grabbed a used set. Really like them, but they make a creaking/squeaking racket when you step on them. Any of the brethren here have a similar experience/solution? thankfully, I bought them just to get an extra stick or two... I have a new 4-pack that is fine. It seems "obvious" that is...
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    Getting around limbs with hand-climber/platform?

    New to this whole saddle hunting method, but have a Kestrel on order, a few sticks, and some steps. Got a lot to learn. I'm intrigued by the vids of folks using the top half of a climber as a climber/platform. Looks like a great idea. Anyone figured out a way to get around limbs if the tree...
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