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The Sladder… ABSOLUTE BEST Climbing method

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If you are going to climb a smooth bark and / or narrow tree with the Sladder Climbing System, It's important that you double wrap the daisy chain. Double wrap on ANY narrow tree or ANY smooth bark tree. It will totally eliminate any possibility of slippage.

 
Man,

I liked the concept, but was very skeptical about putting it into practice.

I’m on an out of state hunt, and it’s all I’ve used. I haven’t needed to get high enough that I need to rappel.

In reality a two step aider on the JX3 top stick would get me as high as I’d need on 95% of my hunts. Right now I have a single step aider and haven’t even had to use it.

I don’t generally hunt places that require high sets.

It’s a mind numbingly simple way to get to 12-15’ and back down again, and fast.

I’m sure there’s holes in its game and I’ll let you know if I find em.

Consider me happy with the purchase.
 
kyler1945 said:
Man,

I liked the concept, but was very skeptical about putting it into practice.

I’m on an out of state hunt, and it’s all I’ve used. I haven’t needed to get high enough that I need to rappel.

In reality a two step aider on the JX3 top stick would get me as high as I’d need on 95% of my hunts. Right now I have a single step aider and haven’t even had to use it.

I don’t generally hunt places that require high sets.

It’s a mind numbingly simple way to get to 12-15’ and back down again, and fast.

I’m sure there’s holes in its game and I’ll let you know if I find em.

Consider me happy with the purchase.
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I did another orange rice run with it today took me half the time and the technique is easy once you figure it out. You don’t need stiff boots either. I climbed in my vivo bare foot boots with no issues.
 
Hey guys, thanks for the feedback. For those that figured out the technique... how long did it take? I've posted a number of videos showing how it's done so I'm wondering if they've helped and how much they may have helped.
 
grayskwerel said:
Hey guys, thanks for the feedback. For those that figured out the technique... how long did it take? I've posted a number of videos showing how it's done so I'm wondering if they've helped and how much they may have helped.
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I still fumble with it. But I’m still at top of second set in 3 minutes or less.

I wouldn’t say I’ve figured out the technique. Still getting used to it. Coming down super easy. Going up just have to pay attention to get enough room at top.
 
grayskwerel said:
Hey guys, thanks for the feedback. For those that figured out the technique... how long did it take? I've posted a number of videos showing how it's done so I'm wondering if they've helped and how much they may have helped.
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Not long for me. It was a matter of adjusting the lineman’s belt so I have room to push out with my foot. My speed is improving each time and I am managing the belt easily as well. I did my 4th climb with it and first “real world” climb in the woods. I’m 2-3x faster than the first time.
 
grayskwerel said:
Hey guys, thanks for the feedback. For those that figured out the technique... how long did it take? I've posted a number of videos showing how it's done so I'm wondering if they've helped and how much they may have helped.
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The videos have been helpful. I just need to play with it more. I’m Focused more on hunting right now not on a new climbing method but I should just start using it while hunting.
 
woodsdog2 said:
The videos have been helpful. I just need to play with it more. I’m Focused more on hunting right now not on a new climbing method but I should just start using it while hunting.
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I just rotated it in and sent it lol. Probably the first climbing method that I've switched to mid-season... I can't say that I've gotten any better, but I sure haven't gotten worse, and I have figured out some little things for ease of use the way I do it.
 
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grayskwerel said:
Here it is... Climbing and descending without a rappel line!

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Great video! Explains it well. Personally, the juice is not worth the squeeze for me. I can't imagine trying to come down like this in the dark, when I'm cold and tired from being in a tree all day. I'm going to just carry the extra 30 ft of rope and leave the tether at home.
 
If nothing else, the Sladder could live in your pack and serve as an emergency descender in case a stick falls off, forgot your belay device, etc. The versatility of the Sladder is awesome.
 
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