Just some fun 2TC post deer season. I try to capture how I climb for y’all. Climbing is inherently unsafe and you’ll probably die so don’t try anything you see here. Thanks
nice adaptation using the garda and leap frogging. Setting a rope with a telescoping pole or throw ball is so much easier, used to 2 tc but it’s a lot easier and safer just to climb on a rope, using the garda and a ascending hitch, rappel on a hitch with a munter
I like it! I think the only thing I would do differently is have by bottom tether attached to my harness with a short sling. That way if top tether fails in some fashion, there is a redundant safety to keep me from falling.
I don't think I would use this method for my ascent from the ground, but I think I will try to adapt this method for transfering between stems while in the canopy when I have no limbs in reach or in throwing knot range to tie into. I have in the past just lanyarded in, walk up the stem a bit, tend slack in my climbing system, leg lock the stem, then flip lanyard up. Repeat. Might be a little more setup to use your technique, but worth it. Less energy. Will probably try pulling up the tail of my line to use as the choker for the leg loop. Thanks for sharing.
7/30/24 7:41 pm. Have you ever timed this method or compared it to one sticking on time also I would use the repel rope for my top tether and I’m using rope man 1 instead of the ropes
Yes, they both go through a single sewn eye. They need to be a snug fit if you sew them to ensure the carabiners can squeeze the rope effectively. I’ve used the foot loop with both carabiners being contained with a girth hitch or a bulls hitch and they’re equally as effective. Thanks!
I’m using DIY clone Transformer 2 panel saddle from Overwatch Outdoors. My go to platform is LWCG ‘the Fix’. I may make some additional tutorial videos in the off-season.
How about two separate foot tethers at offset lengths and a lineman’s belt? Essentially the same as gaffing up a tree but instead of the gaffs you have a stirrup one for each foot and your weight is always on your feet? No slack either
It’s definitely doable but a little less stable in my experience with it. Every time I try to add something to the system It ends up getting too busy. Try it out and let us know if it works for you.
Typically if I was going to rappel off a branch it would be bigger than what I showed here; however, the wide angle lens make it look smaller than it was. If I don’t have a limb to rappel off of I will tie an alpine butterfly loop in the center of my rope and hitch that to the main trunk of the tree. I rappel down on the one end and then pull down the rope with the other end.
Thanks for sharing. I'm new to 2TC so every little tip will help this year.
nice adaptation using the garda and leap frogging. Setting a rope with a telescoping pole or throw ball is so much easier, used to 2 tc but it’s a lot easier and safer just to climb on a rope, using the garda and a ascending hitch, rappel on a hitch with a munter
I like it! I think the only thing I would do differently is have by bottom tether attached to my harness with a short sling. That way if top tether fails in some fashion, there is a redundant safety to keep me from falling.
I don't think I would use this method for my ascent from the ground, but I think I will try to adapt this method for transfering between stems while in the canopy when I have no limbs in reach or in throwing knot range to tie into. I have in the past just lanyarded in, walk up the stem a bit, tend slack in my climbing system, leg lock the stem, then flip lanyard up. Repeat. Might be a little more setup to use your technique, but worth it. Less energy. Will probably try pulling up the tail of my line to use as the choker for the leg loop. Thanks for sharing.
7/30/24 7:41 pm. Have you ever timed this method or compared it to one sticking on time also I would use the repel rope for my top tether and I’m using rope man 1 instead of the ropes
Personally, I would've used a bigger limb to repell from 😮
7/30/24 7:41 pm. Have you ever timed this method or compared it to one sticking on time
Do you have both carabiners on your garta going through a sewn eye in your foot loop or are they tied in? Nice Video BTW 👍
Yes, they both go through a single sewn eye. They need to be a snug fit if you sew them to ensure the carabiners can squeeze the rope effectively. I’ve used the foot loop with both carabiners being contained with a girth hitch or a bulls hitch and they’re equally as effective. Thanks!
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You can lock that figure of 8, to give you 2 free hands while up there.
Thanks for sharing! What saddle and platform are you using? Can you show a video of setting up your platform and hunting setup?
I’m using DIY clone Transformer 2 panel saddle from Overwatch Outdoors. My go to platform is LWCG ‘the Fix’. I may make some additional tutorial videos in the off-season.
How about two separate foot tethers at offset lengths and a lineman’s belt? Essentially the same as gaffing up a tree but instead of the gaffs you have a stirrup one for each foot and your weight is always on your feet? No slack either
It’s definitely doable but a little less stable in my experience with it. Every time I try to add something to the system It ends up getting too busy. Try it out and let us know if it works for you.
Securing to that branch scares me. Is there a way you do it without a branch?
Typically if I was going to rappel off a branch it would be bigger than what I showed here; however, the wide angle lens make it look smaller than it was.
If I don’t have a limb to rappel off of I will tie an alpine butterfly loop in the center of my rope and hitch that to the main trunk of the tree. I rappel down on the one end and then pull down the rope with the other end.
I don't understand what the Alpine butterfly loop does on a rope up in the tree.
@@999gloryhog I’ll see if I can get you a video of what I’m talking about