That looks like it’s worth a shot! I’m gonna tree it this weekend. Thanks guys always thinking and tweaking!!
Here I go again copying a Cain innovation but I've been asked by a couple of guys to put together a video of my slight modification to Cain's method for WE Stepps.
Full credit to the climbing method to @Cain. Without his original video I would never have considered this but I did find that I had trouble just kicking off the tree like Cain to find my way to the next step. Snowy boots, wet trees and my oldness just made it difficult. I tongue in cheek refer to this as Cain's Method for OFG's (old fat guys). I thought this might be helpful to guys considering WE Stepps but, like me, aren't particularly comfortable using aiders and lineman's belts.
Hope this helps. Thanks once again Cain!
I actually put the same D-ring on my Mantis, which I use most of the time anyway. The only issue I've found with it is that the D-ring is sized for 1 3/4" webbing and the Mantis waist belt is 1" webbing so there's a little up/down to slop in the fit. I used the Kestrel in the video simply because the D-ring fits it better and it wouldn't raise a bunch of questions about why I was using the wrong size D-ring on the belt.I have a mantis. I don’t like the idea of a buckle holding the D ring. I think I’ll use the riggers belt.
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Well truth be told, my brain hasn't quite come to grips with the fact that my body is turning into an OFG. Finally quit playing hockey this year (I think anyway) but I'm still climbing trees like a kid.I'll have to try this once my saddle comes. Do you mind if I modify OFG to MAFG. I'm not old but I'm told I'm middle aged.