Has anyone tried one sticking, but instead of a stick, using the foot platform from a climber set up? I am sure there are probably threads on here that have addressed this, but I can't seem to find. Interested in people's experience or thoughts on this.
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"ONE STICKING" WITH A CLIMBER PLATFORM? ANYONE?
- Thread starter melocal
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Lone Wolf Hand Climber Method
I just bought a Lone Wolf Hand climber off of the classifieds. I’ve read about people strapping them to the tree when they reach hunting height. What is everyone using to do this? I’d prefer not to use a ratchet strap because of the noise but if it’s the safest way then so be it. Also would like...
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I have thought about this as well and I actually have the original Treesuit platform that had the covered cable climbing attachment which I have actually never used. It was meant for this very purpose. It was similar to a summit wrapped cable system. It seemed noisy and sharp and then life happened after I received it and never tried it out!!!! I do use the platform still with a platform or daisy chain strap. I should get it out and take pics of it for you and the other talented DIY's on this site to consider as a project. I think this would really be awesome with some like a RidgeRunner or a Perch or even the Predator with it locked in.
(Video) Foot climber for saddle hunting
Here is a short clip of my foot climber I use. So far my total weight of everything I use, including, foot climber, harness, pack, safety rope with caribeners, range finder, flash light, bottle of water and all other little stuff is 14lbs.
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Another good option/example
My Hawk self climber base weighs about the same as 3 helium sticks so I gave it a try.
I had to adjust the foot straps in closer to the tree because of using a tether instead of the upper part of the climber. That still wasn’t super easy so I added a rope to the tree side that I pulled with my arms. Basically I was hanging from my tether and mostly lifting it by hand with my legs just holding it out from the tree. It wasn’t great.
I rappelled down at the end of the night by simply disengaging the stand for the tree with my feet and descending down the rope in one go. That was awesome!
I won’t bother doing it again. It was ok but not great but your mileage may vary.
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I had to adjust the foot straps in closer to the tree because of using a tether instead of the upper part of the climber. That still wasn’t super easy so I added a rope to the tree side that I pulled with my arms. Basically I was hanging from my tether and mostly lifting it by hand with my legs just holding it out from the tree. It wasn’t great.
I rappelled down at the end of the night by simply disengaging the stand for the tree with my feet and descending down the rope in one go. That was awesome!
I won’t bother doing it again. It was ok but not great but your mileage may vary.
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