Newbie Questions

[TadpoleCole]

Im new to this and trying to get everything priced out.

Climbing sticks -$60
Splice kit - $15
Lineman’s belt and harness - have
2 caribeeners - $20
Sitdrag - $35
2 Saddle bags - $20
20ft. 1/2” Amsteel - $18
Ascender - $44

Total - $210


Does this sound about right? I kinda want to go down this road because I have a buckhorn self leveling climber, it’s nice for light travel but it is heavy and makes a decent amount of noise. Plus I hunt public land and I’m always moving in and out of sets.

My question is it worth it to go down the saddle route? As a 21 year old it would make sense cause I have the youth and can withstand what’s thrown at me.

If you have any other things I need or cheaper setup let me know. Tips and tricks would also be good. Honestly anything helps because I am fresh at this.

 

[ImThere]

What climbing sticks are you using that are $60?


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[pilgrimhunter]

And what is the 1/2" amsteel being used for?

I also wondered about the $60 sticks..? If your goal is light and packable I would recommend buying a good set of sticks.

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[ImThere]

Basic and Basic can get
Sticks $100 helium’s
Sitdrag
1/4” Amsteel x3’ max for bridge
8’ climbing rope for tether
12”- 18” prussic rope
2 carabiners
Maybe could cut it to less than that
I’m assuming you have a harness your going to wear because you didn’t list one.
That will get you hanging
Splice with a wire coat hanger
You can carpenter tie your ropes you don’t have to have pouches
I wouldn’t buy assender until you decide your all in

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[pilgrimhunter]

Basic and Basic can get
Sticks $100 helium’s
Sitdrag
1/4” Amsteel x3’ max for bridge
8’ climbing rope for tether
12”- 18” prussic rope
2 carabiners
Maybe could cut it to less than that
I’m assuming you have a harness your going to wear because you didn’t list one.
That will get you hanging
Splice with a wire coat hanger
You can carpenter tie your ropes you don’t have to have pouches
I wouldn’t buy assender until you decide your all in

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Good advice right here!

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[Apex7]

I'm with ImThere buy good quality climbing sticks . Use the best stuff you can afford. You sure don't want some of your equipment to fail. Good luck and be safe.

 

[Tapeworm]

Im new to this and trying to get everything priced out.

Climbing sticks -$60
Splice kit - $15
Lineman’s belt and harness - have
2 caribeeners - $20
Sitdrag - $35
2 Saddle bags - $20
20ft. 1/2” Amsteel - $18
Ascender - $44

Total - $210


Does this sound about right? I kinda want to go down this road because I have a buckhorn self leveling climber, it’s nice for light travel but it is heavy and makes a decent amount of noise. Plus I hunt public land and I’m always moving in and out of sets.

My question is it worth it to go down the saddle route? As a 21 year old it would make sense cause I have the youth and can withstand what’s thrown at me.

If you have any other things I need or cheaper setup let me know. Tips and tricks would also be good. Honestly anything helps because I am fresh at this.

I PM’d you

I have most of what u need & it is all brand new. I’ve bought extras for most things that I’m probably not gonna use now that a Mantis , Predators & other Tethrd stuff is ordered.




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[TadpoleCole]

What climbing sticks are you using that are $60?


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Just planned on using some sportsman’s basic sticks. Unless you think getting some nice lone wolfs would suffice

 

[Tapeworm]

Most guys are preferring double steps.

Hawk heliums are a popular choice. They are cheaper, have double steps, folding steps, lightweight and good potential for future modifications.


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[Michael L]

How do you guys get around branches? You have to hook something up before you unhook your linemans rope, what and where do you do that?

 

[CamoMan]

How do you guys get around branches? You have to hook something up before you unhook your linemans rope, what and where do you do that?

I use my tether and have a ropeman on it. Clip my figure 8 end of the tether into the same biner as my lineman belt. Then attach the other end with the biner that I keep on my tether/ropeman and then detach my lineman belt. Climb over the branch and reconnect and then take off the tether strap.