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    Whats up with the 'Sladder Climbing system"?

    HUNTING FROM THE SLADDER - no platform… Was going to hunt from a stand today, but the stand was compromised. Fortunately I had my saddle and Sladder with me (no platform) and crawled up the tree and hunted from the Sladder stirrups. Although not as comfortable as a platform, it worked pretty...
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    Whats up with the 'Sladder Climbing system"?

    Grayskwerel posted another video this morning about double wrapping small or slick bark trees:
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    Whats up with the 'Sladder Climbing system"?

    I've done the double wrap on small trees without issue but know the following: 1) on the second wrap, you have to go below the first wrap, and 2) it will drop a little lower due to the additional wrap. When you do the second wrap and then 'set' the Sladder before climbing, it will crossover...
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    Whats up with the 'Sladder Climbing system"?

    I'm in a similar boat in that I have big feet. What I find works best for me is to turn my foot to the outside slightly in order to get my foot on the rung, then turn my toe to the tree. That may not be the best description, but see if that makes sense. The first movement up is a bit more...
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    Whats up with the 'Sladder Climbing system"?

    I don't think that would work because all your weight is on the Sladder and the bottom attachment would have to be rolled under in order to attach. The only way I see that working is if you climb down, hang from a tether in the saddle taking all weight off of the Sladder, roll the bottom...
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    Whats up with the 'Sladder Climbing system"?

    Something that may help with the release... I found that if you tighten the Sladder as tight as you can, the release is very difficult, but, as grayskwerel mentioned in one of his videos, you need it to be a little loose. I find the loop that is tightest, then back it off one loop and with a...
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    Whats up with the 'Sladder Climbing system"?

    I've tried a couple different climbing options and definitely like this one the best - highly recommended!! Everyone is going to have their own requirements for a solution... mine was for max vertical feet with each movement, compact, followed by lightweight. This solved all of those for me. In...
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    Whats up with the 'Sladder Climbing system"?

    I've had it for a couple of weeks now and absolutely love it. I use a tether to climb instead of just a lineman's belt. It takes a few seconds more, but just something I prefer for safety's sake. It is key to get place your foot in deep enough on the first step so that you continue to have...
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    Whats up with the 'Sladder Climbing system"?

    Got my Sladder and absolutely love it!! I've climbed with a couple different applications over the past 4-ish years, most recently with 3 steps and an inline/offset clip-on ladder. I got 8-10 climbs in with the Sladder, trying the climbs with a tether, and then with the lineman's rope. Both...
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    Whats up with the 'Sladder Climbing system"?

    He just posted a video on using a tether for climbing vs a lineman’s.
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    Whats up with the 'Sladder Climbing system"?

    I'm with you on just using a lineman's. No matter what method I use, I'm always more comfortable using the tether for climbing. I know it takes a little more time, but I feel more secure personally. I'm not young, lightweight and agile anymore - haaaa.
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    Whats up with the 'Sladder Climbing system"?

    I would think that you would have better luck with Grayskwerel's Sladder on leaning trees since both the top and the bottom are attached to the tree at the same time.
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    Whats up with the 'Sladder Climbing system"?

    I got the opportunity to see it in action, and have a 8 footer on Pre-Order. Biggest selling points to me were: Light weight Easy to attacharound the tree Very quiet #1… able to get up 7 vertical feet with each movement I’ve done WE steps, single stick and even tried an inline ladder. This one...
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    Ladder climbing method

    A little info... Finally got a hold of the guy with the Sladder and sounds like a great option. Very lightweight. The biggest thing for me is that you can get max vertical feet with each movement. I'm 6' and can easily reach up to 7', which means I can get to a hunting height of 20' - 21' in 3...
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    Ladder climbing method

    Thanks - looks like a pretty cool system. I'll will have to reach out to him.
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    Ladder climbing method

    Saw this on YouTube - looks pretty sweet. Looks to be very lightweight and efficient. Anyone seen this, familiar with it, or know where I can find it?
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    Wild Edge Step MOD

    I've been using 4 steps with aider/swaider for the last 2 years and looking to lighten it up even more. I really like the steps, but like I said in the initial post, a bit of a pain to untie when hanging and trying to climb.
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    Wild Edge Step MOD

    Wondering if anyone has done a mod to the rope on the Wild Edge steps that makes it easier to tie and remove. Since I already have the steps, I'm considering switching to a 2-step climbing method and rappelling for coming down. I like the idea of using 2 steps (plus a ladder aider) for...
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    Adjustable Knaiders and Swaiders for sale

    Received the set a couple days ago - I wasn't expecting them that quick. Awesome job, They are top notch quality!! Thank you!
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    Adjustable Knaiders and Swaiders for sale

    looking for both - send money via Paypal, correct?
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