I’m sitting here looking at my collection of ways to climb trees. I’ve come to the realization that I’m not ready to commit to just one, but in an effort to make my life easier I’m trying to determine if there’s a best case scenario for each method so that at least I might be able to carry only one with me from the truck. Plus this could be useful for others trying to decide which way to go. I prefer to rappel down regardless of how I climb because it allows me to stay attached to the tree the whole way down and it’s just fun. So here’s what I’ve got so far:
4 20” heliums with attached 2 step aiders and predator platform- will be for shorter walks where I know I’m climbing 20 feet or less
8 primal steps, knaider/swaider, and predator platform - shorter walks with possibility/ probability of climbing over 20 feet.
Shikar mini, 2 step aider, and top step scout (1 -stick) - longer walks and/or going in deep and blind
Bolts with or without platform - choice presets on private where I need to slip in quickly and quietly- er
SRT and platform - struggling with this one, I guess trees with no other feasible way up, or some sneaky presets on public?
I also have a couple of those 20-25 ft ladder sticks that I’m eyeballing to preset with bolts above to get higher in some trees and save bolts.
Please chime in if you think I’m missing some areas where some of these methods shine or not using them to their fullest potential. Also feel free to list other methods you may use and what scenarios you think they are best. Thanks.
4 20” heliums with attached 2 step aiders and predator platform- will be for shorter walks where I know I’m climbing 20 feet or less
8 primal steps, knaider/swaider, and predator platform - shorter walks with possibility/ probability of climbing over 20 feet.
Shikar mini, 2 step aider, and top step scout (1 -stick) - longer walks and/or going in deep and blind
Bolts with or without platform - choice presets on private where I need to slip in quickly and quietly- er
SRT and platform - struggling with this one, I guess trees with no other feasible way up, or some sneaky presets on public?
I also have a couple of those 20-25 ft ladder sticks that I’m eyeballing to preset with bolts above to get higher in some trees and save bolts.
Please chime in if you think I’m missing some areas where some of these methods shine or not using them to their fullest potential. Also feel free to list other methods you may use and what scenarios you think they are best. Thanks.