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Share your Climbing methods

Currently I have a 7' length of seat belt material looped on both ends. Depending on tree size will determine how I climb with it. Small trees tie figure 8 knot will a little slack. Larger tree rum one loop through the other cinch it tight and at the top of the cl remove it tie figure 8 knot and put your feet in the stirrups


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As of two days ago..5 step aider!


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Re: Share your Climbing methods

Crawford ezy climb folding screw in steps... Very sharp carry in a ammo range bag attached to saddle. Up a tree faster than a climber. Installed and removed during each hunt
 
fawnzy said:
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I find when I climb using the rope it can drop without tension. So here is an attempted solution.
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It's just a metal ring. I haven't climbed with it yet. I may even consider one size smaller.


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fawnzy, how did this work out for you? if it worked, what size ring?
 
Just bought my first saddle and I am overwhelmed with the amount of information on climbing methods, I have read a ton of forums and just need some clarification.

What is the tried and true method?
Not looking to recreate the wheel just need the old standby.

I hunt both private and public (can't hurt the trees).
 
I'd stick with climbing sticks. They are the most simple to use and won't hurt the trees. I use lone wolf sticks with 3-step aiders on them. A lot of guys are using hawk helium sticks as well. Muddy also makes good sticks. Expect to pay around $150 for a good set.
 
That's pretty much what I was thinking. The LW's have awesome reviews on cabelas, I figured I couldnt go wrong with that approach.

I literally was lost with the amount of forums on climbing methods.. thank u

Do you buy aiders or make them?
 
cdeeks said:
That's pretty much what I was thinking. The LW's have awesome reviews on cabelas, I figured I couldnt go wrong with that approach.

I literally was lost with the amount of forums on climbing methods.. thank u

Do you buy aiders or make them?
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For starters I would recommend sticks. Most guys are still using sticks anyway at some point, even if they use other methods too.

While you are getting comfortable with your sticks you could make single aiders if you get some climbing webbing. They are simple to make and you won't be pushing your limits. My mobile set up is 3 modified hawk helium sticks, all with a single aider, and then 5 cranford rope steps so I can get a little higher and adjust my height as needed.
 
3 hawk helium sticks with 3 2-step aiders.


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I'm really liking these Cranford rope steps, I wish the ropes were a little longer, but being able to pack them all in a single fanny pack is awesome.
 
cdeeks said:
That's pretty much what I was thinking. The LW's have awesome reviews on cabelas, I figured I couldnt go wrong with that approach.

I literally was lost with the amount of forums on climbing methods.. thank u

Do you buy aiders or make them?
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Buy 3 step etriers from CMI. Those are the best bang for your buck.
 
BCHunter said:
I'm really liking these Cranford rope steps, I wish the ropes were a little longer, but being able to pack them all in a single fanny pack is awesome.
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How are you using them?

I've tried using them for a full tree in the past and it was too slow for me. But now I'm keeping 5 in my pack for when I go mobile and with my 3 modified helium sticks, the system is really adaptable. I can go anywhere from 15-25 foot pretty darn quickly. (I feel like g2 and the sit and drag. Maybe I should start getting a commission from cranford now too??)
 
That's what I'll do then, thank you!

I may be opening up a can of worms here but are The helium sticks better than the LW's?

The heliums look like they are $100 for 3
where the LW's are like $150 for 3.

There were no reviews for the heliums though :(
 
redsquirrel said:
How are you using them?

I've tried using them for a full tree in the past and it was too slow for me. But now I'm keeping 5 in my pack for when I go mobile and with my 3 modified helium sticks, the system is really adaptable. I can go anywhere from 15-25 foot pretty darn quickly. (I feel like g2 and the sit and drag. Maybe I should start getting a commission from cranford now too??)
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I'm using one climbing stick with a loop and then going rope steps. I'd go all rope steps if I didn't spend all my money on an evo/xop platform.
 
cdeeks said:
That's what I'll do then, thank you!

I may be opening up a can of worms here but are The helium sticks better than the LW's?

The heliums look like they are $100 for 3
where the LW's are like $150 for 3.

There were no reviews for the heliums though :(
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The heliums are great if you are willing to do a few modifications. The system they use to attach the tree strap is very poor, so most of us have ordered the versa buttons from lone wolf and put them on. That will require using some other method of attaching them to the tree other than the strap they come with, either a piece of rope using the rope mod, or even the lone wolf straps. The advantage of the heliums is the double steps. Pricewise you would probably be in about the same after mod's. I have the lone wolfs and they are good sticks, but after modifying the heliums I like them better.
 
redsquirrel said:
The heliums are great if you are willing to do a few modifications. The system they use to attach the tree strap is very poor, so most of us have ordered the versa buttons from lone wolf and put them on. That will require using some other method of attaching them to the tree other than the strap they come with, either a piece of rope using the rope mod, or even the lone wolf straps. The advantage of the heliums is the double steps. Pricewise you would probably be in about the same after mod's. I have the lone wolfs and they are good sticks, but after modifying the heliums I like them better.
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Awesome!.. So essentially you get the best of both worlds: steps on both sides with the heliums, with the attachability of the LW versa system.

I think I saw a forum on modifying the heliums. Did you go with the rope mod or did you buy some straps?
 
I did the rope mod. But, I used PMI accessory cord and it is pretty heavy. I would probably use a lighter rope if I had it to do again. Also, I have WAY too much rope on each stick.


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