Thanks. I have a couple of them. If you find one buy it and throw away the saw. The case is great but the saw was junkI love the gerber saw case repurpose, genius!
Thanks. I have a couple of them. If you find one buy it and throw away the saw. The case is great but the saw was junkI love the gerber saw case repurpose, genius!
Its way better with a good drill and a good bit. Just relax and lean back into your linesman belt and take your time. Very safe and easy. I never hesitate to climb a new tree. Only takes 10 minutes. Earlier this season when it was hot I climbed a tree on public land first time in and when I got up I realized I needed to be in a different tree about 20 yards over. I just climbed down and changed trees. And it's hot in SC early season! Gotta do what ya gotta do though. I have to be close with the tradbow to hit anything so I cant afford to pick the wrong treeDefinitely smaller and lighter...Damn you guys!
.....Doubt creeps in...Is this actually better
I have ti bolts as well. They're nice and a happy medium, but the carbon honestly feels better in the hands, especially in cold weather, and its quieter..I suggest if you're nervous about the carbon bolts just buy the steel bolts from treehopper. They come already dipped in linex and have a pouch too and 10 bolts will get you over 20 ft. About 30 bucks I think. I think steel bolts weigh about 3 ounces each so about 2 more pounds than carbon bolts. Total system, drill bolts pouch would weigh about 4 pounds I'd say. Or you can buy Titanium bolts for about 20 dollars each and cut that weight in half. 200 dollars for 10 Titanium bolts ain't much more than 4 climbing sticks if weight matters a lot to you.
https://www.rockwestcomposites.com/...ed-solid-rod/carbon-round-pultruded-solid-rodLink to buy carbon bolts?
If the 3/8 carbon bolts are breaking, will the drill bit accommodate going to 1/2”?
Also, might have missed it, link to buy carbon bolts, thanks.
Some have suggested tacks to mark them.How are you guys locating the holes you drilled when you return to a tree? I have found it can be a challenge locating them.
I’ve been considering reflective tacks directly above or below each hole. I think @denots is putting a dot of green spray paint on each hole. Probably gonna try that as well.How are you guys locating the holes you drilled when you return to a tree? I have found it can be a challenge locating them.
After a few trees I feel like my holes are within inches of the same place every time. I've only had a few instances where in couldn't find them, and they were rough barked trees, in the snow.How are you guys locating the holes you drilled when you return to a tree? I have found it can be a challenge locating them.
How are you guys locating the holes you drilled when you return to a tree? I have found it can be a challenge locating them.
I suggest if you're nervous about the carbon bolts just buy the steel bolts from treehopper. They come already dipped in linex and have a pouch too and 10 bolts will get you over 20 ft. About 30 bucks I think. I think steel bolts weigh about 3 ounces each so about 2 more pounds than carbon bolts. Total system, drill bolts pouch would weigh about 4 pounds I'd say. Or you can buy Titanium bolts for about 20 dollars each and cut that weight in half. 200 dollars for 10 Titanium bolts ain't much more than 4 climbing sticks if weight matters a lot to you.
How are you guys locating the holes you drilled
Yep, me tooThe new drill is available on the Treehopper LLC web site, says it will deliver in mid January.
Sooooo I just spent another $100! (drill, holster, coated bolts).
saddlehunter.com is definitely good for the economy!