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2TC-K.I.S.S. Videos: Part 2 can be found in Post #36

So Is one sticking just a fad....
I enjoy one sticking and really enjoy doing it on my EWO UOS with the UP platform (alphabet soup again)..... but there are some trees that are just more of struggle sometimes than others. I'm hoping with 2TC that I'll be able to dial in an even lighter method for long walk in hunts in hill country. I don't think one-sticking is a fad but I'm finding I need to be more in the mood for it sometimes than other times. But I also could do a better job of practicing more too and I don't as much.... which isn't a problem with the method or process as much as my level of commitment. I'm sure 2TC has its drawbacks and limitations as well.
 
It just would seem that the same reasoning that got people to start ditching multiple sticks for 1 stick.would lead to that same person ditching all the sticks.if not 1 stick is necessary .does that make sence.I only like software that's soft.and fits in a bag or pocket.any ridged metal can clang your bow or release .I don't even like zipper tabs or buckles on my saddle.and I don't care to unpack and leave stuff I f you end up in a spot and stalk situation on the way in..
for me to carry any stick in to the woods it would have to be telescoping carbon fiber sticks,and they would have to fit in a small bag.but if this 2tc is easy than what's the point
 
I don't care for sticks or ropes however dude might have finnaly just talked me into geting a rope for big trees.you learn something new every day.and thats why some of us are here.not many places to throw them ropes here but a couple that look good.just haven't been convinced a stick is usefull or practicle to pack.or a Platform for that matter.im trying to be quiet wile crawling over 4 foot logs and through bear tunnels in the blackberrys and if game is close I don't even want to clang my bow on the plastic buckle on my fanny pack .we only get 1 tag a year out here and even less operunities ,can't afford to blow it .the brush out here is so thick you get close enough that they hear your anckles pop when you stand up from behind a stump.and some times it's a bear or couger right by you.a man was killed by a rosivelt last year. People walk off ciffs in the dark out here.its safer in a tree with no safety gear.so 2 teathers sounds alright for this
 
When you stampeed elk you have to run with them full sprint through blowdown hurtling logs, being slapped by fir trees and blackberries..trying not to get run over.somepeople seen doing this at full draw .......hurtling?it's crazy.and its fun.but im the only one tryin that with a saddle out here that I know of ,so that's already 1 1/2 lbs more than every one else carrys.i don't want sticks or platform on me at that point.but 2 teathers......
 
It certainly could but with this method shown, your linemans belt serves as your footloop. Girth hitch one end around the tree and as shown in the video, tie a bowline in the other end for the footloop.

Depending on when one of my kids grace me with their presence this weekend, I'll film part 2 which'll show the tree setup, climbing, rotating around a tree and descending.
Thanks again. Could you also talk a little bit about climbing on a leaning tree. I have heard others say climb on the low side. This seems backward to me since I always climb on the high side of a tree.
 
Thanks again. Could you also talk a little bit about climbing on a leaning tree. I have heard others say climb on the low side. This seems backward to me since I always climb on the high side of a tree.
Interesting thought. Off of center isn't an issue but never tried a truly leaning tree.
 
It certainly could but with this method shown, your linemans belt serves as your footloop. Girth hitch one end around the tree and as shown in the video, tie a bowline in the other end for the footloop.

Depending on when one of my kids grace me with their presence this weekend, I'll film part 2 which'll show the tree setup, climbing, rotating around a tree and descending.

See, you get it. You don’t need all that other stuff.

Chances are great if you could go back and find the first reference to two tether climbing it would be by me back in 2018. I despise carrying multiple climbing sticks as do many others. That hatred is what has driven a lot of the alternative climbing methods. 2TC has certainly been advanced of late, but like most everything else, the efforts to simplify something complicate it. Like yourself, I used a loop on both my tether and my lineman’s rope.

The only difference between what you’re doing and what I did was I put the loop behind my ankle, crossed the loop above my foot and then under my foot. This kept my foot in the loop the whole time and alleviate any fear of it slipping off my foot.
 
Thanks again. Could you also talk a little bit about climbing on a leaning tree. I have heard others say climb on the low side. This seems backward to me since I always climb on the high side of a tree.
When you're hanging by your main tether it takes too much energy, IMO, to fight gravity as you raise your foot tether. Your body wants to relax and just hang. You'd need good boots and a grippy tree to stay on top without stick to hold on to.
When climbing a really leaning tree I clip my second bridge into my second friction hitch on my foot tether before moving up the main tether. It's less of a fight to keep yr foot against the tree that way.
Sorry MNFarmhunter to hack your thread!
 
When you're hanging by your main tether it takes too much energy, IMO, to fight gravity as you raise your foot tether. Your body wants to relax and just hang. You'd need good boots and a grippy tree to stay on top without stick to hold on to.
When climbing a really leaning tree I clip my second bridge into my second friction hitch on my foot tether before moving up the main tether. It's less of a fight to keep yr foot against the tree that way.
Sorry MNFarmhunter to hack your thread!

Good info. I’ll be trying this


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I'll mention it in the next video but even if you want nothing to do with 2TC, you need to know how to 2TC for self-rescue.

There's been several times climbing for practice with I left something on the ground or in the house and only realized after I was in the tree. 2TC got me down safely. On a hunt, I left everything setup in the tree as I was coming back to the same spot in the morning. Once rappelling down, I realized I truly did leave everything in the tree...including my SRT climbing equipment. 2TC got me back up in the tree the next morning.
 
I'll mention it in the next video but even if you want nothing to do with 2TC, you need to know how to 2TC for self-rescue.

There's been several times climbing for practice with I left something on the ground or in the house and only realized after I was in the tree. 2TC got me down safely. On a hunt, I left everything setup in the tree as I was coming back to the same spot in the morning. Once rappelling down, I realized I truly did leave everything in the tree...including my SRT climbing equipment. 2TC got me back up in the tree the next morning.
Excellent point. I have a spare screw in I keep in my pack for emergency. Using my linemen for that purpose never crossed my mind. Thanks for this thread and the one started by @Red Beard, along with all who have donated their knowledge/experience to it. Had been great reading and excited to give it a try and hopefully perfect it for next season. Will save me $$ on a 1 stick setup as well.
 
Got part 2 shot this afternoon. Just need to do the editing and get it posted. I also got extra practice. I did the entire routine, checked the camera and forgot to hit the record button so I got to do it all over again.
 
Part 2 has now been uploaded. Since the last video:
1. improved the audio quality
2. improved the video quality
3. actually figured out the editing software and hopefully made something more enjoyable to watch.

Part 2 can be found here:

Great video.
Excited to get my “kit” in and start practicing.
I think pairing 2TC with my hang on may be the ticket for next season.

Audio quality was very good; did you use AirPods for your mic?


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Thanks. In terms of filming, the app I found is called FiLMiC Pro. It allows me to record audio off of my airpods. The stock camera video didn't allow me to use the airpods with was an issue for something like this.
 
Thanks. In terms of filming, the app I found is called FiLMiC Pro. It allows me to record audio off of my airpods. The stock camera video didn't allow me to use the airpods with was an issue for something like this.

That’s good to know.
Thanks for sharing.


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