I don't think it's dumb at all. People argue endlessly here over saving 2 ounces on their climbing method.Dude...whatever. Do we really need to go into an apples to applies comparison of the JX-3 vs. every other saddle configuration with our without platform, climbing system etc. etc.? We get it. You think it's dumb.
I've seen pics of you rigged up to a tree that look more complicated than the ancient block and tackle systems used to lift stone blocks for pyramid construction. We all have our likes.
And, this thread is about climbing.
Didn't u just attach a piece of plywood to ur yellow slingIs it worth it to carry a 13 lb lawnchair saddle with rigid seat and back into the woods with it catching on every bit of brush? Some people have decided it is.
Sat in a tree for 2 hours till dark. No hip pinch at all.
I'm too old and out of shape to mess with aiders, K/S, single stick climbing, SRT/DRT etc.
Aren't you attaching a carabiner to your ascender as shown here? If you do you can pull down with both hands and push up with one or two legs. By using a carabiner attached to your ascender you set up a 3:1 mechanical advantage making it easier to climb. Without that SRT may be harder as you say. 3:1 makes it so much easier. Any carabiner will work. You don't need the rollclip.Just like you I'm obsessed with finding the best way to get to hunting height. I've tried most ways but not all. Spent countless hours on YouTube watching every way possible to get up a tree. As you have probably found out, there is no one system beats all. Each system has it's drawbacks, throwball, weight, and fiddle factor just to name a few. I have a jx3 and like @bj139 said, its comfort is second to none even for a 5'11 300 pound fat guy like me. Out of everything I've tried so far I like drt with a ascender and foot loop. I find it easier then SRT because drt with a foot loop allows you to use both hands and a leg to pull yourself up. With SRT you can only use one hand and one leg to pull yourself up, the other hand has to pull the rope through your belay device. My biggest issue was the belay device I was using. I couldn't get it to rappell. I would like to try SRT again with a gri gri. I also want to try drt with a hitch climber.