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Whats up with the 'Sladder Climbing system"?

tullybluejay said:
I wasn't sure which "Sladder" thread to ask this question, so I included it in both. I am currently 2TC climbing, but using a 3-step aider on my foot tether instead of a foot loop. I tried the foot loop but didn't like it as well. I have the Sladder System but haven't had a chance to try it but twice. I think I like it, but don't have enough experience yet. I have a rappel rope and a Madrock already but have gotten away from rappelling because it's so easy to 2 tether down the tree and then quicker to pack up to leave. So I said all that to give you an idea of where I am at.

Finally, my question! Has anyone thought about or even tried to use the Sladder like I currently use my 3-step aider to climb back down the tree after climbing up as it is intended? So I was thinking to come down, I could step onto the Sladder, lower my tether down a bit, sit down in my saddle, unhook the daisy chain on the Sladder and lower it down a bit, rehook the daisy chain on the Sladder, set it, then step back onto it... Repeat until at ground level.

Does this sound doable? I want to try it but just have not had the time. Thanks for any input.
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I don’t have a Sladder (yet), but I don’t see why you couldn’t do this. I would definitely have a backup method to get down in case you dropped the Sladder when unhooking to move it down.


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bowhunthard88 said:
The only real issue I can see in colder weather might be large feet and/or pac boots lol. The steps are comfortable spaced, unless of course you dress like "Ralphie"... I hit some pretty cold temps, and I don't forsee issues.
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I’m a 13 in trainers and my 200g MTN boots are 14s…so footloop size is one of my concerns. @grayskwerel, we might need a model for us big feet, a SladderXL. Anyone else?
 
Plebe said:
I’m a 13 in trainers and my 200g MTN boots are 14s…so footloop size is one of my concerns. @grayskwerel, we might need a model for us big feet, a SladderXL. Anyone else?
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My insulated hunting boots didn't fit great in the top loops and I'm only a 11. No way a pac boot is going in there now that it's super cold late season up here. Wider top loops and alternating rungs and I might revisit this idea.
 
This is an interesting idea and the first I've had an opportunity to dive into it. I've pictured something similar, I'm sure lots of people that climb aiders have. I like these sorts of designs that flip up the tree. I'd certainly put it as a cousin to 2TC and one-sticking, similar concept.

At the end of the day, I'm not looking to go as compact as possible. I like my .5 very much, I don't like smaller platforms, and I certainly don't do ROS. As long as it packs within the confines of my .5, I'm cool with it. I just don't want anything protruding farther than that. So a stick or sticks work. If you really want to pack down as small as possible though, this and 2TC makes most sense. The weight pretty much comes out in the wash I'd say. Just try both and whichever you're more comfortable with.

I always like to keep options in my pocket though. I diddled with one sticking for several seasons but only committed once I decided to start rapelling. I SRT on the regular even though I never hunt with it. All my hunting around home in my present situation is finely tuned and rather habitual. When I start venturing more away from home again I may find situations for things I don't currently.
 
DMTJAGER said:
www.grayskwereloutdoors.com

Sladder Climbing System (Patent Pending) | Grayskwerel Outdoors

Please note there are 7 and 8 foot versions which are based on your vertical reach NOT your height, please be sure to read instructions below on how to determine which is best suited for you. To determine the proper length for you, place a measuring tape against the wall and with your feet flat...
www.grayskwereloutdoors.com www.grayskwereloutdoors.com

Anyone know anything about if this climbing system by Greyskwerel Outdoors as in did anyone ever get one and try it? Been to the WS several times but every time I go their the climbing system is OOS. I know I first time I saw it on here was almost a year ago.
Did email them and are awaiting a reply.

Looks like a pretty cool system if it works as advertised.
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I received an email from Vinny this morning in response to my inquiry. Hopefully, its legitimate. I think it's the one of the better ideas I seen recently.
 
I am really intrigued by this climbing system. It really seems to be a innovative and perfect solution between climbing sticks w/aiders and 1 sticking. I think I would use this to climb and when I reach hunting height, hang my stick/platform to actually hunt from. I smell another "toy" purchase in my future.
 
I asked this in the chat on the GreySkwerel Web site, but have not gotten a response. Does anyone know if there is or what the weight limit is on the Sladder? Yes, I am a fat guy, but I'm working on it.
 
Chandler96 said:
What do you mean? it was two people in the same forum making an ad for the sladder. a mod shut them both down.
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It's too difficult to moderate multiple threads on the same vendor item. Also, it becomes messy for members trying to find information on a product if they're spread out across multiple threads. For consolidation purposes if there's already an active thread on a product that we're aware of we will typically lock the new one with a redirect to the active thread.
 
boyne bowhunter said:
It's too difficult to moderate multiple threads on the same vendor item. Also, it becomes messy for members trying to find information on a product if they're spread out across multiple threads. For consolidation purposes if there's already an active thread on a product that we're aware of we will typically lock the new one with a redirect to the active thread.
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no i know im glad its that way. I was just curious why the made almost identical threads. It looked like spam to me.
 
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