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Vital Ground Outdoors
เข้าร่วมเมื่อ 16 มิ.ย. 2021
This channel is geared towards saddlehunting, fishing, and all things outdoors. This channel will also showcase product instructional videos for items I sell along with technical videos to aide viewers in climbing in hunting scenarios safely.
Tying the Trucker's Hitch (Up Close)
A closer look at tying the Trucker's Hitch for your climbing sticks, platforms, and tree stands.
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Daisy Chains Are You Using Them The Right Way!!
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Do you use daisy chains on your hunting gear? Are you using them the correct way? Tune in and learning the "Trucker's Hitch" method guaranteed to make your climbing sticks, platforms, and tree stands tighter and safer to the tree! If you need a daisy chain or any amsteel hunting products checkout: www.vitalgroundoutdoors.com
Minimalist Aider (unofficial video)
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I get many questions from customers regarding which aider they should get, whats the best for their particular stick, and what options do you have! While I will say this for starters there are a ton of options out there but no one does it like VGO. While mine may look similar they are not once a closer look is taken. Recently I had a customer inquire about some Latitude sticks and how he felt t...
How I Climb (Brief Overview)
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Brief overview of how I like to climb trees utilizing the @TethrdNation system of products! #tethrdnation #tethrdonesticks #tethrdfaspack #tethrdpredator #saddlehunting
VGO Giveaway Prizes for Saddle Cartel Fundraiser
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Saddle Cartel (Facebook Group) asked VGO to help raise funds for a youth group archery team called the X-Team! We are one of several industry leaders involved in trying to help the X-Team get to Vegas in 2024 to compete. This is what we plan to offer in conjunction with a boatload of prizes from the other vendors. $20 gets you 5 entries with the drawing taking place on or around July 1st, 2023....
2023 Memorial Day Sale & PSH Overview
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2023 Memorial Day Sale! Save 15% site wide Military,Leo, 1st Responders save an additional 18%. See website for details! www.VitalGroundOutdoors.com #vitalgroundoutdoorsllc#VGOPSH #tethrdnation#tethrdpredator
Wildedge Stepps & Aiders (2018 Thowback)
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Wildedge Stepps & Aiders (2018 Thowback)
Psh unreal
what sticks are those
Elevate stand co. They’re great sticks! Not the lightest but also not the heaviest and they grip the tree well and built like tanks.
Looking forward to many hunts with my new 2 step skeletor aider! Thank you!!
Appreciate the support!
Thanks!
Hope you found it useful!
So, to me it seems that the chain angle is still the same or maybe just a little better. Is it the tightness that helps with the kickouts?
The chain angle is vastly less compared to a strap. With a buckle your solely relying on how tight you can get the strap by hand and then when you let down there is a micro amount of settle before the cam engages. With this method running it through the loop allows for a mechanical advantage getting it tighter than you would with a buckle. The less slack and settling allows for a tighter bond to the tree.
Super useful content!!!
@@pedroampuerohunting thank you
Do you just reach over your shoulder to get into that jx3 pack? It doesn't seem like you'd be able to reach it
Im sorry confused what pack are you talking about?
Nice vid Matt!!
Thank you!
I've been using them wrong the whole time😮
@@highlightreel241 there are many ways you can use them however just looping it over the button and pushing down will eventually lead to a kick out and safety is obviously the concern! The method I showed is simple, efficient, and effective! I appreciate you watching and hope you have a successful safe season!
Basic rope mod smh
@@jonah-n8l it can be used like a ropemod but a ropemod typical doesn’t involve the back and forth. Plus with the addition of going through the loop and pulling the slack out this gets much tighter and secure.
Man, making want to try this on my platform!
@@EasternWild it works maybe Ill do a short on it using one!
This is what I've been doing for 6 going on 7 years and no problem yet!
Right on! Really if you have skin in the game this is not new but more of a way for the new people to coming into the space to reference! Appreciate you tuning in, thank you!
Great video brother!
@@RobertKoran-x4j thank you man!! Appreciate it!
I’ll be honest, after watching I realized I was never using them correctly when it comes to keeping it secured on the versa button. Great video and thanks for the tip!
@@NxtGenOutside safety first brother!!
Awesome brother thank you!
@@legacypursuit most welcome!! Lets go Deer Season 👊👊
Best in the business!
Great video and very helpful. Thank you!
Glad it was helpful! Stay tuned I will be refilming all of these videos and some new ones adding some details but this covers the information.
Could you make me a 4 step minimalist aider with the hook?
Shoot me an email that would be a custom type project but would discuss your setup and details on it as it would be an altered form of the current minimalist movable aiders I offer! Appreciate you!
What size amsteel is that?
7/64th
We are not the same same lol
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Much appreciated. I will keep an eye out for the video. Those are some sharp edges.
They are not as sharp as people make them out to be though I do understand the concerns. It also may vary between stick to stick as they are manufactured so maybe some variation exist. Also different amsteels have different abrasion characteristics. There are companies who are not using amsteel blue which is a proprietary coating on it. It is all a form of dyneema fiber but amsteel blue is specific and is a higher cost which is why you see alot of guys claim amazon is cheaper. Some of these “professionals” will use the cheaper dyneema without the coating and charge you the consumer maybe a little less but its fractional. With all that though we still should be checking our gear. What your looking for are fibers cut not the fuzz that is commonly seen with use!
Are there any concerns about running the Amsteel across the sharp edges of the Skeletors?
There is always a concern to be fair! The skeletor aiders that I make have a thinner loop than the other aiders I make but that is solely because guys like to run them through the holes. I have yet to have anyone have an issue with my aiders but would encourage two things. First you can lightly bevel the 90 degree edge using a small file. This would be lightly dont want to go crazy with a dremel. The last thing is to monitor and check your gear frequently which is advised no matter what your using. I will be doing a video soon on the tools and methods I use to smooth out these areas soon!
Looks good Matt
Thank you!!
This man has spent between $30-50m on packs alone 😳
I have definitely spent a small fortune on packs from walmart buys to the latest and greatest ones from kuiu, kifaru, Mystery Ranch, Sitka, Exo, Tethrd, and I might be missing a few! 😂
Do the steps close well with these attached?
What do you mean by close? If you want to see them in action I would reference this video on my channel How I Climb (Brief Overview) th-cam.com/video/-KBMb_zJE_s/w-d-xo.html
Great idea!
Thank you!
Mine already came threaded, Is that normal? Thanks
Yes they come ready to go but if you accidentally unthread it you have something to reference just in case!
Great video!
Thank you!
3:47 that's easy I was doing also. Thank you Matt and Jared (if you read this)!
Anytime Scott just passing on a few helpful tips in case anyone finds value in it!
Thanks for your video, what brand aider are you using?
To be fair since this video was made I have switched over to my minimalist series of aiders! But all these aiders work i just have many different versions.
Great video man. Exact same set up after a lot of trial n error. Only difference is for my predator I have a small nite ize gear tie w paracord n the paracord attached to my d ring been doing it like that for few years now. Need upgrade to the predator leash though.
Working on getting it up today! I tried the gear tie but alot of the trees I actually climb have a tendency to catch branches from others. The gear tie is a little more robust and just wanted to avoid any snags as this is much more low profile.
Great job Matt 👊
Thank you brother!!
Ah man, your recent upload has the comments disabled. I think maybe you marked it as safe for children. TH-cam auto disables comments when that's the case. But that new short is gold!!!
Fixed it man and thank you!!
By far the best system to hang a platform!! I tried them all!!
Appreciate those kind words brother! Thank you for the support!
What keeps the rope from coming loose after you cinch it?
You would think it would slip! However this has been pulled to well over 1200lbs. At around 1200lbs what happens is the post of your platform will bend therefore causing it to pull slightly away. Otherwise the more force applied the more it tightens.
Love the PSH on my platform. Just ordered a 2 step aider during this sale too. Didn't realize I could have saved even more with the Veteran discount though. I will keep that in mind in the future though.
Thanks Brian for your support! Hey shoot me an email with your credentials details are on the website. Ill refund you the additional 18%. I try to take good care of you guys as best as possible. Thank you again brother!!
@@vitalgroundoutdoorsabsolutely stellar guy! This business deserves every dime they get! Thank you for what you’re doing for the hunting community and your unwavering support for MIL/First Responders, Matt!
@@EasternWild Thank you for your support!!
I’ve used them all and this is by far the best attachment method out there for stands and sticks!
Appreciate you brother!!
I have a question what role are u using to make these? I have these on all my sticks and platform and love them. Could I use this rope to make a bridge on my saddle?
@@treydickerson2142 I would reach out to @vitalgroundoutdoors and have him make you and Amsteel bridge
Have you ever seen Lars Anderson?
Just looked him up so lol not familiar but Ill look into him. Personally Im not a trad guy this is one of my team guys Chris! Chris is an avid trad guy and wanted to showcase this sweet looking rig!
@@vitalgroundoutdoors Looks sweet! Lars Anderson learned the ancient methods of using a bow. He's broken amazing records and really is in a class of his own. Certainly worth looking at his stuff. The guy took archery to a whole old level that's far beyond modern archery. One caveat, he uses a light weight bow lol
@@ScottWConvid19 thank you for the insight and background Ill be sure to check out some stuff from him!! Appreciate you!
😂😂😂 are you trying to get a sponsor with all those effects? 😂😂😂 It does look friggin nice. I hope it'll bring you many years of success!
Lol no I’m not looking 😂😂 Im a good shooter but dont know if I am that good 😂
@@vitalgroundoutdoors well, the graphics alone could get you a sponsorship
@@ScottWConvid19 appreciate the compliment sir!! Thank you
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Deadheads are bitter sweet to find
Totally feel this man!!
The coyotes ate very well
Yeah so that was my buddies property. Apparently a guy that also hunts it shot that buck and failed to recover it early season. My guy was able to recover what was left unfortunately!
Awesome what’s the price on the one for the tethrd one stick?
Dewayne so feel free to check out my website www.vitalgroundoutdoors.com/product-page/aider-containment-systems In short though Universals are $1.50 and skeletors/Tethrd One’s are $1.25
@@vitalgroundoutdoors I marked notify one available. Looking forward to trying this out. Thanks When available it should be orange? Hope so.
@@dewaynewebb3467 I saw you make the request appreciate it! Yes the cordage is orange for the Tethrd One’s and the universal option. The black color is available for skeletors due to the angle of the stick and where it would hook up to the button!
I've been looking into saddle hunting for about 3 years. Watching videos and sorting out as much data as I can so I only get what I need. This video was what interested me in VGO aiders. I ordered one movable, solid step aider for my Skeletors and I was impressed with the craftsmanship. These aiders are sturdy and easy to use. Took some near ground practice to get used to, but my aider now lives in my dump pouch... Thanks Matthew! The only thing I would say for someone that's getting one, order "16 steps if you're 5'10" or shorter. The 18s work, but come winter with layers, it's really difficult to make that 18" step. Awesome products!
Hey man thank you for the feedback and kind words! I think 16” step to step is the best for everyone honestly. Ill be making some new videos discussing tips and techniques on climbing which will address the layers issue!!
@@vitalgroundoutdoors 👍🏼👍🏼
Lemme know when peta enters chat i‘ll grab some popcorn
Stupid as hell
I like the audio.
Is that some kind of a bunjee cord that wraps around your aiders to pack up? Wouldn't it be easier to use a aider that you move up with you as u go?
It is a storage system for guys who dont want a movable aider. Not everyone wants movable aiders so this is just an option. Plus you cant leave it in the truck or forget it because its always attached!