I've been thinking about this as well. I've used SRT a few times, but a tree with several branches can be tough to get the throw-ball past the lower branches and over the branch you want (especially during early season). However, I believe repelling down would be a lot less stressful than searching for the aider loop in the dark. Add extreme cold weather gear, and it gets even trickier.So I started with the SRT method as I am used to the RAD System that we use in rescue. I recently switched to one sticking it and love it. I do how ever still use one of my 30' ropes with my Gri-Gri for my climb and daisy chain it when at height after switching over to my tether. When its time to come down I just switch back over and take my stick off and rappel down. It works pretty good for me and no fumbling around in the dark when coming down. loved the video and its a great source of info!!!
I'm going to try this with a full size Helium.In this video I review 1 stick climbing techniques and how a muddy pro can enable you to do it better. Any stick with a rope cam installed will give you the same results. If you want to save energy, ditch the cam buckle.
Carrying multiple sticks is just asking for noise. I am going to try this with a full size Helium - then I’ll cut one down if it works. Plus, putting up the sticks is one thing, but they can be awfully cold on bare hands after a long sit in single digit weather. Wearing gloves would help, but you lose so much dexterity. Thanks for posting the vid.In this video I review 1 stick climbing techniques and how a muddy pro can enable you to do it better. Any stick with a rope cam installed will give you the same results. If you want to save energy, ditch the cam buckle.
I ordered these for my cleat with a 1 inch stick.Did you ever get this resolved? Interested in knowing what bolts to use as well
Tried one sticking in the yard today. Way easier than one might think.
I don’t have a cam cleat but I found the cam strap quite nice. I left it a little loose like @Bwhana says, and it moves easily enough.
I compared it to a daisy chain strap and buckless. Daisy chain was kind of annoying if adjustment was needed. The buckless was too sketchy if you did a quick tie and too fiddly if you did a proper tie.
I also compared it to my LWHC and I have to say I am liking 1stick better.
I can see a two step fixed aider being nice. My CAYG aider worked well but less fiddle would have been nice in this case. My knaider also worked nicely!
Rappelling at the end is the best!
Tried one sticking in the yard today. Way easier than one might think.
I don’t have a cam cleat but I found the cam strap quite nice. I left it a little loose like @Bwhana says, and it moves easily enough.
I compared it to a daisy chain strap and buckless. Daisy chain was kind of annoying if adjustment was needed. The buckless was too sketchy if you did a quick tie and too fiddly if you did a proper tie.
I also compared it to my LWHC and I have to say I am liking 1stick better.
I can see a two step fixed aider being nice. My CAYG aider worked well but less fiddle would have been nice in this case. My knaider also worked nicely!
Rappelling at the end is the best!
A paracord pull on the back of a daisy chain makes it a viable option for one sticking. On most trees it only takes a couple of hooks to make it up the tree. I prefer it overlook cam cleats or traditional buckle straps. You can’t beat 7/64 for low bulk.
I'm having trouble figuring out what you mean by paracord pull on the back. Would you mind elaborating or happen to have any pics?A paracord pull on the back of a daisy chain makes it a viable option for one sticking. On most trees it only takes a couple of hooks to make it up the tree. I prefer it overlook cam cleats or traditional buckle straps. You can’t beat 7/64 for low bulk.
What kind of stick is that?Adding the can cleat and changing from 1 step to a 2 step aider really helps me (I'm only 5'6" so I need it all). View attachment 22047
Hawk shortmax (discontinued)What kind of stick is that?
Of course anything good gets discontinued!! Thanks! You don't happen to have a extra one that you would part with do you?Hawk shortmax (discontinued)
Sure don't only have 1Of course anything good gets discontinued!! Thanks! You don't happen to have a extra one that you would part with do you?