newbiebowhunter
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Hey all,
Awesome forum for starters, I went from not knowing anything at all about saddlehunting or treeclimbing to feeling like I am ready to give it a try in a very short time here. That being said, I still had a few questions to work out - basically making sure I am not forgetting anything crucial for my first trip up a tree. I couldn't find a ton of information on exactly how much rope to get depending on what ascent method I am interested in so I figure I will just list my plan here and the gear I am thinking of getting. If anything looks completely wrong or I am missing something major, please let me know!
I should also mention here I am on the tightest budget possible since it is a new activity (try convincing the wife that a new EZ V bowsight isn't all I needed this season...).
I am planning to climb via SRT on public land so here is the list of stuff to get me up the tree legally:
- Throw line and bag - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B009XIALJA/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_ehClFbNBHMV0D
- Black Diamond BOD harness - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000MOWVT...olid=3PCSNAW5UQJ9Z&psc=1&ref_=lv_ov_lig_dp_it
- Sitdrag saddle - https://www.amazon.com/EZ-Hunter-Sp...ild=1&keywords=sit+drag&qid=1596830580&sr=8-2
- Samson Predator Rope 80' - https://www.wesspur.com/items/pr15.html
-- 50' srt climbing rope (is this too much? I'm Southeastern Pine forests here mostly (Midlands SC)
-- 10' tether (is this redundant if I am already using climbing rope with throw line?)
-- 10' linemans
-- 10' bridge for saddle
2 "3-packs" biners - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B084DGXMS...olid=3PCSNAW5UQJ9Z&psc=1&ref_=lv_ov_lig_dp_it
I am thinking Prusik knots for ascent for now. I know I am going to get a lot of recommendations to bite the bullet and grab 2 ropeman 1's (one for the lineman, one to ascend with), but I am really trying to cut costs here. That being said, I couldn't find any current recommendations for accessory rope. I know it needs to be about 8mm (based on the 60%-80% ratio of 11.7mm predator). Any help on this topic, brand recommendations, and how much of it I will need would be helpful. If I am really setting myself up for a terrible time, let me know that too and I will use you folks expertise in my argument later on .
Finally the platform. I am looking at some DIY stuff on here, but I honestly am probably most up in the air about how to cheaply make one of these. Open to any advice at all here.
Thank you all for compiling so much useful information already and I look forward to continuing to learn about saddlehunting and hunting in general here.
Edit: I have some better idea that cost is going to be my main barrier here and have already gotten some good advice that it may be a bit cheaper to move toward a one stick and rappelling climbing and descending method. Now I am trying to refigure what I need to make that happen if that is going to cost less.
Awesome forum for starters, I went from not knowing anything at all about saddlehunting or treeclimbing to feeling like I am ready to give it a try in a very short time here. That being said, I still had a few questions to work out - basically making sure I am not forgetting anything crucial for my first trip up a tree. I couldn't find a ton of information on exactly how much rope to get depending on what ascent method I am interested in so I figure I will just list my plan here and the gear I am thinking of getting. If anything looks completely wrong or I am missing something major, please let me know!
I should also mention here I am on the tightest budget possible since it is a new activity (try convincing the wife that a new EZ V bowsight isn't all I needed this season...).
I am planning to climb via SRT on public land so here is the list of stuff to get me up the tree legally:
- Throw line and bag - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B009XIALJA/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_ehClFbNBHMV0D
- Black Diamond BOD harness - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000MOWVT...olid=3PCSNAW5UQJ9Z&psc=1&ref_=lv_ov_lig_dp_it
- Sitdrag saddle - https://www.amazon.com/EZ-Hunter-Sp...ild=1&keywords=sit+drag&qid=1596830580&sr=8-2
- Samson Predator Rope 80' - https://www.wesspur.com/items/pr15.html
-- 50' srt climbing rope (is this too much? I'm Southeastern Pine forests here mostly (Midlands SC)
-- 10' tether (is this redundant if I am already using climbing rope with throw line?)
-- 10' linemans
-- 10' bridge for saddle
2 "3-packs" biners - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B084DGXMS...olid=3PCSNAW5UQJ9Z&psc=1&ref_=lv_ov_lig_dp_it
I am thinking Prusik knots for ascent for now. I know I am going to get a lot of recommendations to bite the bullet and grab 2 ropeman 1's (one for the lineman, one to ascend with), but I am really trying to cut costs here. That being said, I couldn't find any current recommendations for accessory rope. I know it needs to be about 8mm (based on the 60%-80% ratio of 11.7mm predator). Any help on this topic, brand recommendations, and how much of it I will need would be helpful. If I am really setting myself up for a terrible time, let me know that too and I will use you folks expertise in my argument later on .
Finally the platform. I am looking at some DIY stuff on here, but I honestly am probably most up in the air about how to cheaply make one of these. Open to any advice at all here.
Thank you all for compiling so much useful information already and I look forward to continuing to learn about saddlehunting and hunting in general here.
Edit: I have some better idea that cost is going to be my main barrier here and have already gotten some good advice that it may be a bit cheaper to move toward a one stick and rappelling climbing and descending method. Now I am trying to refigure what I need to make that happen if that is going to cost less.
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