Boudreaux said:
I think it would too...I just cannot justify spending $300+ on a climbing system. If you try it, make sure to tether yourself to the bottom platform so you can pull it up if it falls...almost found that one out the hard way...
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lone wolf hand climber/platform?
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I think it would too...I just cannot justify spending $300+ on a climbing system. If you try it, make sure to tether yourself to the bottom platform so you can pull it up if it falls...almost found that one out the hard way...
BassBoysLLP said:
I've been asking myself that same question since I purchased my saddle. I figure I'm about $600+ deep into saddle hunting ($300 for saddle, $140 for climbing sticks, $50 for ropes and rigging, and $120 for Ameristeps). My climber is only 15lbs, it takes me just a couple minutes to ascend to hunting height, and it only cost me $260. Let's face it, until someone invests some money into research and development for the ideal climbing system and platform combo (i.e. efficient, versatile, light weight, and mobile) for saddle hunting, the start-up costs to saddle hunting are pretty limiting. I also thought I was going to cut my carry-in weight, but sticks + saddle + ropes + ameristep platform equates to about the same weight as my climber. I'm hoping with increased use I will discover the benefits of hunting from a saddle and find the purchase well worth the price, but as of right now my climber seems like a better value, and I've got A LOT of use out of it over the years...it has more than paid for itself just in venison.
BassBoysLLP said:
I've been asking myself that same question since I purchased my saddle. I figure I'm about $600+ deep into saddle hunting ($300 for saddle, $140 for climbing sticks, $50 for ropes and rigging, and $120 for Ameristeps). My climber is only 15lbs, it takes me just a couple minutes to ascend to hunting height, and it only cost me $260. Let's face it, until someone invests some money into research and development for the ideal climbing system and platform combo (i.e. efficient, versatile, light weight, and mobile) for saddle hunting, the start-up costs to saddle hunting are pretty limiting. I also thought I was going to cut my carry-in weight, but sticks + saddle + ropes + ameristep platform equates to about the same weight as my climber. I'm hoping with increased use I will discover the benefits of hunting from a saddle and find the purchase well worth the price, but as of right now my climber seems like a better value, and I've got A LOT of use out of it over the years...it has more than paid for itself just in venison.
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There is no perfect system in my opinion. I alternate between a lone wolf plus sticks, climber, web, and saddle. They all have there place in the season and outshine the others in certain situations.
How about a climber like this. The point of taking a climber like this would be hit real soon. Maybe even use the base for a platform.
http://youtu.be/oXieOlKG72U
Watch the video, it has got to be real light. I can't understand the language, but it looks like it could be awesome climber for way back in.
http://youtu.be/oXieOlKG72U
Watch the video, it has got to be real light. I can't understand the language, but it looks like it could be awesome climber for way back in.
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Maustypsu said:
Now that's funny.
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I remember seeing these several years back. I was told they were loud. Not meant to pack into a spot to hunt.
If I was going to mess around with a climbing method with this length of move, I'd likely climb with slings alone. Less than a pound to climb and works just as well as the climber. Most climbers don't allow for lateral movements and require a platform (i.e. slings and climbers are a tie)
If I was going to mess around with a climbing method with this length of move, I'd likely climb with slings alone. Less than a pound to climb and works just as well as the climber. Most climbers don't allow for lateral movements and require a platform (i.e. slings and climbers are a tie)
sojourner said:
Yes, it looks pretty nice. Personally I think climbing with a platform like this does have a place in our arsenal and an advantage in certain situations. I just don't think the lone wolf hand climber seat works good. I have an old climber at my parents house that is much more ridgid that I think I may be able to cut up and make it work more effectively. Its just on the list of projects lol.
redsquirrel said:
I have a hand climber seat and would never climb with it. What's the point, I'll take a climber. I do use it with the guidos web if I video s buddy hunting out of a ladder stand. I use the hand climber seat for a platform so I can hang behind my buddy sitting in the ladder.
Yea but the hand climber seat is so tempting because its so light. Saddle/hand climber seat is way lighter than any climber. Its just not very functional.sojourner said:
Here's another link to keep in the archives for reference:
http://onestopx.blogspot.com/2015/03/cl ... trees.html
http://onestopx.blogspot.com/2015/03/cl ... trees.html