5.5lb climbing, platforming, & descending package - Solo Scout

[Red Beard]

I’ve been using the solo scout 1-stick climbing for my last few hunts and I’m really liking it.

One refinement I made to the system was to put a 12” nite ize gear tie on my tether just before the loop you wrap around the tree. I use this gear tie to hold the solo scout up while I fasten the strap around the tree. That way I can swing to the left of the platform and use both hands to do the strap and not have to keep tension on the strap all the time.

This is brilliant!

 

[redsquirrel]

How do you tie that stopper knot?

It's called a Celtic sliding knot. @always89y did a set of pictures in one of his threads (think it was called stopper knot or something).

Quick Link Stopper Knot

Still trying to lock down my quick link. The overhand twist works fairly well but does tend to flip the quick link. Decided to try a Celtic Slinding Stopper Knot and it works great. Just have to remember to slide it down when rapelling to retrieve the rope. Sent from my SM-G950U using Tapatalk

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[Red Beard]

Quick Link Stopper Knot

Still trying to lock down my quick link. The overhand twist works fairly well but does tend to flip the quick link. Decided to try a Celtic Slinding Stopper Knot and it works great. Just have to remember to slide it down when rapelling to retrieve the rope. Sent from my SM-G950U using Tapatalk

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You're a good dude Red. Thanks!

 

[redsquirrel]

You're a good dude Red. Thanks!

NP, I try!

I just happened to bookmark that thread the other day so it was fresh lol.

 

[Genesis]

You're a good dude Red. Thanks!

You guys rule!!!! I count not find that not anywhere. Thanks for the help!

 

[smcchevy]

@Red Beard what is the approximate length of finished steps {eye to eye) on work horse please Sir?

 

[Red Beard]

@Red Beard what is the approximate length of finished steps {eye to eye) on work horse please Sir?

I think they were around 8 inches buddy.

 

[TreeCreep]

@Red Beard
Hi curious what your and others system looks like this far into the season .
Between Scout Solo Climb and “2TC”.
I ask as I have been using a Solo with sewn aider , more than other options and it seems like a happy medium for fit inside a pack systems.
Also have set up one move high where I plan to get aggressive or hunt below canopy.
( ROS / Rappel gear varies based on length of hunt and area hunted.)
This carries very nicely , not that a one stick is too bad, but it is just enough of a PITA where it encourages me to go where deer are instead of climbing a tree.

 

[caddis75]

@Red Beard
Hi curious what your and others system looks like this far into the season .
Between Scout Solo Climb and “2TC”.
I ask as I have been using a Solo with sewn aider , more than other options and it seems like a happy medium for fit inside a pack systems.
Also have set up one move high where I plan to get aggressive or hunt below canopy.
( ROS / Rappel gear varies based on length of hunt and area hunted.)
This carries very nicely , not that a one stick is too bad, but it is just enough of a PITA where it encourages me to go where deer are instead of climbing a tree.

Can you share a picture of your solo scout build? Did you make it yourself?

 

[Red Beard]

@Red Beard
Hi curious what your and others system looks like this far into the season .
Between Scout Solo Climb and “2TC”.
I ask as I have been using a Solo with sewn aider , more than other options and it seems like a happy medium for fit inside a pack systems.
Also have set up one move high where I plan to get aggressive or hunt below canopy.
( ROS / Rappel gear varies based on length of hunt and area hunted.)
This carries very nicely , not that a one stick is too bad, but it is just enough of a PITA where it encourages me to go where deer are instead of climbing a tree.

To be honest, I've been out four times this season and I've used a mix of climbing methods each time. I haven't been above 15ft during those 4 outings. Climbed 2TC twice and once with platform and two step aider. Today I brought a stick with me and used that for the first leg and then my platform and aider. Think I go with whatever the situation calls for.

Edit: Today's setup...

 

[FrankNess14]

To be honest, I've been out four times this season and I've used a mix of climbing methods each time. I haven't been above 15ft during those 4 outings. Climbed 2TC twice and once with platform and two step aider. Today I brought a stick with me and used that for the first leg and then my platform and aider. Think I go with whatever the situation calls for.

Your vagueness around “platform” is intriguing…


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[Red Beard]

Your vagueness around “platform” is intriguing…


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Had a good buddy fashion up one for me.

 

[Razorbak66]

Ok I can’t take it I like crocs and wear mine daily but in the fall where it’s cold out and risk getting frostbite I ain’t wearing it hunting @Redbeard I’m gonna send you some boots unless you got caveman feet specially where your not wearing socks LOL

 

[Red Beard]

Ok I can’t take it I like crocs and wear mine daily but in the fall where it’s cold out and risk getting frostbite I ain’t wearing it hunting @Redbeard I’m gonna send you some boots unless you got caveman feet specially where your not wearing socks LOL

Only 47 here this morning

 

[TreeCreep]

Can you share a picture of your solo scout build? Did you make it yourself?

Hi - I bought it off @drew13 he seems knowledgeable on the topic.
I have a CAYG as a back up.
@Razorbak has made some nice aiders for me as well. good guys to ask.

Angled Solo Scout with 3-step aider for sale - SOLD, please close

SOLD Selling my angled OOAL Solo Scout platform with attached 3 step DIY webbing aider. I have been sewing my own aiders and saddles for years so am very confident in my work but standard disclaimer - use at your own risk!!! I used this setup to one-stick/no-stick climb with last year and it...

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[TreeCreep]

To be honest, I've been out four times this season and I've used a mix of climbing methods each time. I haven't been above 15ft during those 4 outings. Climbed 2TC twice and once with platform and two step aider. Today I brought a stick with me and used that for the first leg and then my platform and aider. Think I go with whatever the situation calls for.

Edit: Today's setup...
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Thanks good stuff. You’re getting pretty efficient for 4 times !
glad to see you are out with the recurve.
I had suspected 2TC was influenced by off season banter and most move to proven methods.

 

[MNFarmHunter]

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I had suspected 2TC was influenced by off season banter and most move to proven methods.

I'm a huge proponent for 2TC but admittedly didn't do a climb with it this year due to having presets for SRT. However, I did use 2TC on several of my sits because I didn't like how I had my platform positioned (too high/low, too left/right) and used it to reposition the platform without having to switch back and forth between my rappel rope. Also used it one time to climb down a few feet to cut a branch that was giving me problems.

 

[Red Beard]

I had suspected 2TC was influenced by off season banter and most move to proven methods.

Oh no... 2TC Definitely has its place and if I were climbing higher, I'd solely do it that way. Recently though I've only been going up about 7' (feet height) and using a timber hitch to secure my platform.

Today I knew I'd be hunting from about 12' and only had a 400yd walk from the car so I took a stick with me.

 

[bigcat93]

Anyone still climbing this way with solo scout? Trying to find a workhorse/kit but not having luck

 

[Crcusmonky]

Anyone still climbing this way with solo scout? Trying to find a workhorse/kit but not having luck

There used to be a kit on ewo. But I’m sure you could reach out to the amsteel guy, I think he probably was making them for ewo.


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