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What is the best climbing method for mobile hunting?

There are hundreds, if not thousands of ways to climb a tree. It all comes down to finding a method that you like and one that fits your budget. ;) Two years ago, I spent way too much money trying out most of the known climbing methods. It was fun and a little expensive, but I was able to find a method that I liked and settled into it. :cool:

I went with an SRT method for climbing and rappel down. It's lighter than carrying all the gear, packs and still not feeling as comfortable as I do now. My entire rig only weighs about 18# and is a breeze to setup.
 
DOMMA said:
I'm thinking the same.

I struggled with one-sticking even after hours of practice. At least 3X I had issues getting the rappel line out of the tree, especially in the dark. I also did not like the 3-4 ft of slack introduced into the tether during each move; something I never considered when I was young.

The climbing platform seems simple as I used a Lone Wolf Assault climber for years in the past.
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Why are you allowing 3-4' of slack in your attachment to the main/rappel line? Presuming you are using either a mechanical ascender such as a Ropeman/Kong or a friction hitch (I use a JRB Longhorn Agile), you simply move it up to maintain constant tension as you ascend. It may take a few seconds longer, but such slack is avoided.

I never cared for climbers in the first place...heavier and always searching for the 'right' tree. Adding a climber base to saddle hunting is nothing I care to even explore. I know a few who have and hunted with them, only to resell and move on.
 
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