Hey everyone, I'm a fairly new hunter living in Arkansas. I tried the route of a tree stand and for a number of reasons, it's just not for me. I'm in the market for an inexpensive platform, ascenders, carabiners, rope, saddle, etc. I'm open to any used/DIY setups. After buying my first bow and most every other thing you need for your first hunt my budget is pretty restricted. Thanks in advance! Also if anyone in the river valley area wants to connect I'm looking for a hunting buddy
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Swingin' Free
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Are you left handed by any chance?
Petzel hand ascender
Petzel hand ascender
Swingin' Free
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I've heard of rightys using a lefty ... I think the grip would face away rather then towards you. Hand position would be the difference
Tuhlmann
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It’s really not a big deal on a hand jammer. I know more than one righty that use lefty gear, plus myself for some things. Depends on what you start with & what you prefer....which you won’t know until you try! Conundrum for you, I know.
davesonic444
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For a rock climbing harness i used this from amazon, $20 .
Paired with a sit drag and sewn on loops for lineman belt. Very light and strong, i weighed 270 and slipped on a limb, harness and linemans belt saved me a fall to earth.
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Climbing Harness, Oumers Safe Seat Belts for Mountaineering Tree Climbing Outdoor Training Caving Rock Climbing Rappelling Equip - Half Body Guide Harness Protect Waist Safety Harness for Women Man
Paired with a sit drag and sewn on loops for lineman belt. Very light and strong, i weighed 270 and slipped on a limb, harness and linemans belt saved me a fall to earth.
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Climbing Harness, Oumers Safe Seat Belts for Mountaineering Tree Climbing Outdoor Training Caving Rock Climbing Rappelling Equip - Half Body Guide Harness Protect Waist Safety Harness for Women Man
davesonic444
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I still use treestands but use the rock climbing harness for it.
swapfox1862
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i have enough rope for a drt set up for you also have 5 primal steps an a few other items
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Peyton_Brewer
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I have several
releases,
random arrows in random configuration,
Range finder
Beaners
Backpacks
Calls
Chronograph
Go pro
Climbing gaffs
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releases,
random arrows in random configuration,
Range finder
Beaners
Backpacks
Calls
Chronograph
Go pro
Climbing gaffs
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NikoTheBowHunter
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I'm right handed and purchased a left handed pretzl ascender. It's more or less just an hand hold while you use the strap to step up if doing SRT.
I pulled the trigger on a rch, ascender, biners moose jaw had a good sale on everything. I got enough rope for a tree tether and linemens belt, I'm in the search of possibly big enough pack to haul sticks and a quartered out deer. Most importantly I'm looking for a cheap platform. I've been thinking of doing a primal step with plywood? any recommendations are welcomed. Thanks to everyone reaching out! Super fun to nerd out on this stuff
First off, moosejaw ftw- they're the only ones that do the id.me promo at 20% off afaik
For a sitting platform, try a google search for DIY bosun's chair or DIY belay seat.
As for a pack, hauling >40lbs stay away from frameless if you plan on hauling over some miles. Try this roll-top lined with a contractor bag. Use a foam sleeping pad (if you choose frameless as well) to help frame out the pack- this would also help with keeping the meat cool if you pack it in before heat of the day for long hikes out. You can use the sides to lash your sticks to, and drape and secure your climb rope up top.
For a sitting platform, try a google search for DIY bosun's chair or DIY belay seat.
As for a pack, hauling >40lbs stay away from frameless if you plan on hauling over some miles. Try this roll-top lined with a contractor bag. Use a foam sleeping pad (if you choose frameless as well) to help frame out the pack- this would also help with keeping the meat cool if you pack it in before heat of the day for long hikes out. You can use the sides to lash your sticks to, and drape and secure your climb rope up top.
Big thank you to everyone that reached out and all the people who have posted there set up over the years, Saved me a ton of time! Here's my set up, its's far from perfect but I made do with what I had and my budget.
3 Hawk ranger sticks
DIY Platform out of hawk seat
Fleece saddle(still having a bit of trouble dialing it in)
RCH
Tether
linemans belt
4 carabiners
ropeman
Hip bag/kill kit snacks/thermacell etc