Newb2hanging
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Nah, am I trying to rush it a bit? Yeah. But just because someone’s never tried something doesn’t mean they shouldn’t.IMO u bitting off more than u can chew....
Nah, am I trying to rush it a bit? Yeah. But just because someone’s never tried something doesn’t mean they shouldn’t.IMO u bitting off more than u can chew....
Not sure where I would be able to find any sort of seasoned person on this sort of thing around me. Hunting from the ground blows, just eager to get elevated. Lol
I'm not saying u shouldn't....Nah, am I trying to rush it a bit? Yeah. But just because someone’s never tried something doesn’t mean they shouldn’t.
I mean I’m not trying to go learn it InThe woods the day of the hunt. That’s why I was trying to find a place I could get ahold of some proper rope locally so I could practice the next couple days and be ready Saturday, but doesn’t look like that’s going to happen unless I drive like an hr and a half away to an arborist supply shopI'm not saying u shouldn't....
I am saying u shouldn't buy all the stuff in the next couple weeks and then go climb a tree and hunt.
Get the right stuff and practice at ur house climbing....
My suggestion if u just wanna use the saddle to hunt with right now would be to get an appropriate rated rope 9-11mm 12ft long and the 7-9mm friction hitch from REI to build a tether and use the saddle at ground level and hunt with it....wait for the right ropes to arrive in the mail and learn climbing at home first before going out into the woods and trying it. Ewo has what u need....be sure to buy or build a Linesman's belt before u start climbing also.
Im from eastern Ohio. Where I’m hunting it’s very thick and dense. You want to have some elevation to be able to see a ways.1. Where are you located? Maybe someone on here is close enough to meet up with for some assistance.
2. Tactics vary, but a lot of folks on this forum will advocate staying on the ground until you locate really hot deer sign, climbing a tree only after you're convinced that you're at a spot that you're almost certain to see deer THAT DAY. If you adopt those tactics, even when you're experienced at rope climbing, you'll be ground hunting most of the time - and you'll probably be a lot more successful than sitting in a random tree hoping to see deer.
I mean I’m not trying to go learn it InThe woods the day of the hunt. That’s why I was trying to find a place I could get ahold of some proper rope locally so I could practice the next couple days and be ready Saturday, but doesn’t look like that’s going to happen unless I drive like an hr and a half away to an arborist supply shop
Last time I was there they had an 11mm static line. Bluewater Assault, maybe? A bit heavy and bulky compared to what the cool kids use but entirely safe and serviceable. The topic of climbing ropes is a bit of a rabbit hole do navigate, with its own lingo and whatnot. Most rock climbing business employees I've met don't seem to understand why anybody would want to climb a tree instead of a rock, and look at me aghast if I mention killing an animal. Arborist companies like Wespur and SherrillTree are great, but arborists generally work within a few dozen yards of their truck, with a crew of colleagues, so weight isn't an issue for them; our stuff tends to be smaller and lighter in comparison. DanO at EWO (doublesteps.com) as he is not only a forum member who founded his business on here back in the day, but runs a business specifically dedicated to saddle hunting. I'm saying nice things about him because I am eagerly waiting for my order to ship...Not sure REI will have what you need, they might have accessory cord and tubular webbing by the foot, but other rope will be dynamic and sold in 60 meter lengths.
Lol yeah I kind of figured I would get some sort of response similar to that if I went to REI and told them what I was trying to do. What size rope would you recommend? Everything I see says 11.7 is a pretty good size for the DRT methodLast time I was there they had an 11mm static line. Bluewater Assault, maybe? A bit heavy and bulky compared to what the cool kids use but entirely safe and serviceable. The topic of climbing ropes is a bit of a rabbit hole do navigate, with its own lingo and whatnot. Most rock climbing business employees I've met don't seem to understand why anybody would want to climb a tree instead of a rock, and look at me aghast if I mention killing an animal. Arborist companies like Wespur and SherrillTree are great, but arborists generally work within a few dozen yards of their truck, with a crew of colleagues, so weight isn't an issue for them; our stuff tends to be smaller and lighter in comparison. DanO at EWO (doublesteps.com) as he is not only a forum member who founded his business on here back in the day, but runs a business specifically dedicated to saddle hunting. I'm saying nice things about him because I am eagerly waiting for my order to ship...
What size rope would you recommend? Everything I see says 11.7 is a pretty good size for the DRT method
They usually sell 11mm Bluewater assault line which would work for SRT but not Ddrt…. I’m more concerned that he’s never climbed before and he’s gonna go out in the woods and just try it during seasonNot sure REI will have what you need, they might have accessory cord and tubular webbing by the foot, but other rope will be dynamic and sold in 60 meter lengths.
Yeah, absolutely. @Newb2hanging, seriously, give yourself more practice time than you have. This stuff is exciting, yes, but go and read every post on the saddle death thread. Where are you located? Can you put your location in your profile, so somebody local can help you get acclimated?They usually sell 11mm Bluewater assault line which would work for SRT but not Ddrt…. I’m more concerned that he’s never climbed before and he’s gonna go out in the woods and just try it during season
Then go super slow. Yes, you can learn a new system and do things you’ve never done before. Just saying from my experience getting into a saddle, having no experience with a rope industry or treestand before, it was an awesome experience to get up a tree. But it also took me months to get proficient and safe. There’s a tremendous amount to learn.Nope and nope
Im from eastern Ohio. Where I’m hunting it’s very thick and dense. You want to have some elevation to be able to see a ways.
hmm, two tether climbing seems like a real pain in the arse. lol i could see why it would be useful though, if the tree had no branches. ill keep it in mind!(373) How-to Saddle Hunt with Climbing Ropes - DRT & SRT Complete Guide - YouTube
This one covers the bases of drt and srt.
P.S. If your hunting grounds have a lot of straight, limbless trees and you are used to using a climber, check out 2TC. Don't do it now, just concentrate on the Drt and hunting for now. You don't want to try a bunch of new things all at once, right before season.