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  1. michigandrake

    Traditional from a JX3 is a little challenging.

    I had my first elevated session tonight and it was a little tough. I short stroked a few and overcooked a few for good measure. The good news is 70% of my shots were pretty good. My ground practice told me the hybrid and traditional would be tricky. It most certainly is when elevated. I have a...
  2. michigandrake

    I love my Black Widow, but ....

    I got my first ever traditional "Robinhood" a couple of weeks ago with my Widow. I do love this bow but she is just too much for me nowadays. At 52lbs I am only good for the first 6-8 shots and even at that, I feel it in both my shoulders the next day. I much prefer my 45lb Bear for hunting...
  3. michigandrake

    SRT noise reduction

    Just getting comfortable with my SRT setup and now I am trying to make it as quiet as possible. The metal sounds coming from my ascender had to be dealt with. Replaced the biner with a soft shackle and it works pretty slick. Zero metallic noise ..... bedding area approved. 3/16 Amsteel 47"...
  4. michigandrake

    SRT help on a nasty cedar

    I am in need of some guidance on how to get up a nasty cedar tree. Thing is like a deranged 50' tall Christmas tree. No problem actually climbing up or rappelling down ..... it's getting the rope up the tree. I have a person size hole to fish the rope through and I can't get any angle to turn...
  5. michigandrake

    Distel modification

    Do you guys see any problems running a Distel hitch like this? It seems to work at ground level but I want to be sure before I go up with it. I tried it with the traditional two loops and I did not like the bulk at the base of my carabiner.
  6. michigandrake

    Ridge Runner pack

    Setting up for the Michigan late bow season. Going to all fixed stick sets from here on out and probably in 2020 as well. So I set up my scouting sling pack to carry my Ridge Runner. Added a couple of the elastic Molle clips and a loop of cord to the platform. It holds really solid and the pack...
  7. michigandrake

    Saddle Spot

    Scouted this spot spring on 2017 and it was obvious there are a lot of bucks bedding here. There were just no trees for a traditional treestands. Two years of unsuccessful attempts with stands and I knew to hunt here successfully I needed something different. Two hunts in this spot with a saddle...
  8. michigandrake

    Getting your platform up the tree.

    The last piece of gear I added was a Ridge Runner platform and it sure feels comfortable, The problem I am having is getting it up the tree without making a bunch of noise. If I carry it on my saddle (S-biner and cord loop) it swings into my sticks or gear hoist. If I carry it in my pack ...
  9. michigandrake

    Hello from the Baldwin-Luther swamp in Michigan

    My saddle just arrived today and I sat for about 20 minutes tonight until dark to test it out. First time in a saddle and I have some things to work out, but It has potential. Going into the swamp this weekend to set up a few trees. This site has been a great resource and I can't wait to get...
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