2 Tether Climbing Method the best?

[Empostarr]

I've been considering this as well, not sure what I want to use on mine

I used vet tape on my platform steps. The plastic was just too slick on my boots. It's working OK, but I feel like there's a better solution out there. Some thick, rubbery, gritty coating like truck bed liner might work to quiet them and make them grippier.

 

[Mschmeiske]

Can someone shoot me a list of what I need to try to 2 tether? I have a linesman and tether. Just curious about foot loop...thigh loop...etc. I thought about buying the CGM 2TC pack?

 

[NMSbowhunter]

Ok, if you have a top tether, you have half of it already. Do you have any climb rated rope? Twelve feet or so will do. Tie a loop in one end like your top tether and loop the other end around and tie a Blake's hitch. This will form an adjustable foot loop. Put on some stiff soled shoes and try it out low and slow. Only try to go one or two moves up then come back down. Do this several times to get the hang of it.

 

[NMSbowhunter]

The foot loop like I described is best made with a soft rope that has good knot tying capabilities. If you only have stiff rope, you can use something like a Prussic loop on the rope with a carabiner and a simple loop of 2 inch seatbelt material ties with a water knot for your foot tether.

 

[Mschmeiske]

Ok, if you have a top tether, you have half of it already. Do you have any climb rated rope? Twelve feet or so will do. Tie a loop in one end like your top tether and loop the other end around and tie a Blake's hitch. This will form an adjustable foot loop. Put on some stiff soled shoes and try it out low and slow. Only try to go one or two moves up then come back down. Do this several times to get the hang of it.

I can order some rope. Do most people like heavier stuff? I’ve been using 8mm and 6mm for years now, but I see a lot of 2tc using more 9.5-11 mm and 8mm.

 

[Samcirrus]

Can someone shoot me a list of what I need to try to 2 tether? I have a linesman and tether. Just curious about foot loop...thigh loop...etc. I thought about buying the CGM 2TC pack?

I think those 4" foot loops are really key for me personally being comfortable while 2TC ing.

 

[NMSbowhunter]

I can order some rope. Do most people like heavier stuff? I’ve been using 8mm and 6mm for years now, but I see a lot of 2tc using more 9.5-11 mm and 8mm.

I really like 11.4mm Samson Predator for the foot loop and 11.5mm Bluewater Assault for the top tether. Larger ropes are easier to pull up on and also don't cut into your foot as bad as small diameter ropes. If I were ordering Samson Predator, I'd get at least 15 feet. You can always trim it down. I think mine is made of 14 feet. Tying the knots eats up a lot of rope.

 

[SNIPERBBB]

Have you tried the webbing footloop tethers?

 

[NMSbowhunter]

I have not but intended to when CGM came out with that all webbing 2tc kit.

Have you tried the webbing footloop tethers

 

[SNIPERBBB]

Can someone shoot me a list of what I need to try to 2 tether? I have a linesman and tether. Just curious about foot loop...thigh loop...etc. I thought about buying the CGM 2TC pack?

Getting the CGM kit is probably the easiest way to go. I have that kit but I replace the main tether with a long tether to rappel on.

 

[Kayl]

Ordered the CGM foot loop today to give this a try. I have enough extra tethers that I didn't get the kit, just the foot loop. How many guys are using a thigh loop? I figure I'll see how I like it before sewing one or buying one.

 

[NMSbowhunter]

Ordered the CGM foot loop today to give this a try. I have enough extra tethers that I didn't get the kit, just the foot loop. How many guys are using a thigh loop? I figure I'll see how I like it before sewing one or buying one.

I've never used a thigh loop and never seen the need. I think that some people use them on large diameter trees. I climb some fairly large diameter trees. Other people's experience may vary. In fact, I find small diameter trees to be sketchier.

 

[Chopper070]

Yes it's the best. In fact everyone else who makes any kinda of climbing system has just stopped producing what they use to make, and next year will only be making 2T climbing systems. I have the Beast 2TC buck killer kit on pre order.

Do you have a link to this? I'm only finding the CGM kit in searches.

 

[John 35]

Hi Guys, I just started using the 2 tether climbing method. It's a little more effort climbing up but no sticks are required for the trek in and out.. super mobile setup. Also, feels safer - if you happen to slip/fall you'll be hitting the tree rather than the metal sticks. Does anyone have experience with this climbing method? Looking for some DO's and DON'Ts and general discussion if this is the best climbing method.

If you plan on hunting out of telephone pole type of trees I think it will be a good option for you. But if you need to be able to hunt out of a wide variety of trees it may not be the best option. People tend to hype up things that work well on ideal trees but may not work so well on others.

 

[Red Beard]

Do you have a link to this? I'm only finding the CGM kit in searches.

I think he was razzing buddy.

 

[Samcirrus]

Well, the thing is, IMO, ideal trees are good for all climbing methods! Non ideal trees suck for most climbing methods other than a preset paracord line for rope climbing.
SAFELY climbing a non-ideal, lumpy,, flaky bark, crooked, multilimb tree for the first time and without a throwball is hard if you stay tethered in on every other method. You always need 1 tether to be truly safe(or a LB with a tree cinch) and 2 if you have to pass any branches, so the question is, is the second tether with a footloop that much more difficult than using stick/s, or a climbing platform.
So for me, 2TC or JRB'S hitch climbing is the least material to carry and manage into the woods and up the tree.(again for non preset or throwball set trees)