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[Gregg D Vance]

Got mine in yesterday and boy these will require a little practice. major trust issue - but it will come. the velcro had to go of course so i took a regular pull strap with a plastic buckle and put it on the bottom (around the bottom of spur) and then the leather one that should have went on the bottom i moved to the top around your calf and it worked really well, both were able to pull really tight. looking forward to testing this but i will be using the tether as well as the linemans belt until i feel better ,may even continue using as its not that big of deal to move up or down as you go.

 

[Wirrex]

I am recovering from a major knee surgery and finally got on mine that I bought last year. It is sketchy but awesome!

 

[Bigterp]

I am recovering from a major knee surgery and finally got on mine that I bought last year. It is sketchy but awesome!

Mine came today, got the mad face emoji from the mrs. it’s not geckos, but huge upgrade from my old Klein’s... still looking for some cordura by the yard online for mods

 

[g2outdoors]

It took me 5 or 6 times before I felt confident to go over 10 feet. I HATED them at first. I almost sold them. It was that bad.

Now, fast forward 2 complete seasons and they're my favorite climbing method hands down. Give it time, it'll work.

 

[jryser]

It took me 5 or 6 times before I felt confident to go over 10 feet. I HATED them at first. I almost sold them. It was that bad.

Now, fast forward 2 complete seasons and they're my favorite climbing method hands down. Give it time, it'll work.

Here’s my second ever climb. G2 has been my inspiration and I’ll post as I learn.

I just wanted everyone to see that although awkward, there’s a learning curve and G2 has been helpful to keep me focused.


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[Bigterp]

Here’s my second ever climb. G2 has been my inspiration and I’ll post as I learn.

I just wanted everyone to see that although awkward, there’s a learning curve and G2 has been helpful to keep me focused.


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Man @jryser you look just a little baby @flinginairos hugging that tree. Couldn’t agree more about getting comfortable & learning to trust them. I’m sure where your at now in your progression is a much different feel. Like anything just takes reps to trust your equipment. Thanks for sharing & that hits home about how awkward that high heel feeling is climbing initially. If it helps anybody, I’ve found that the more upright I am vs. leaning into the linesman’s belt, makes it a bit tougher to climb. There’s kind of a sweet spot in leaning back climbing & gaffing in on a slight angle rather than digging in straight down....... but then again I don’t do it for a living & I know there are some here who do.

 

[bowhuntr09]

So using this method (or any method where you are relying on the LB for safety), what do you do when you encounter branches if you are not yet to your height? Second LB?

 

[MCDM]

So using this method (or any method where you are relying on the LB for safety), what do you do when you encounter branches if you are not yet to your height? Second LB?

You could definitely use a 2nd LB!! Use your tether and hook up to your bridge or you LB loops and once connected pass the other one around the branch!

 

[redsquirrel]

So using this method (or any method where you are relying on the LB for safety), what do you do when you encounter branches if you are not yet to your height? Second LB?

I hook up my tether as a second lineman's belt for any mobile climbing method that I'm using where I have to go around branches. I am lax about it when I'm using a preset tree, I'll usually quickly detach and reattach around the branch.

 

[Buckhole75]

For you guys that want to hunt with a set of hooks.Seek som help from a lineman.Turn your toes out Take steps with hig knees allowing you to step down with your body weight on the gaff.All that stomping to set your gaffs and climbing with your knees so close to the tree will get you a hospital visit.Its not about how deep you set the gaffs It’s about the angle of the gaffs to the heart of the tree.As a line crew supervisor of 20 Years I have spent more hours than I care to count on a pole.Be careful Guys.