@timwaldroup9654 It's fine when we are moving but it sure would be challenging to sit in this weather. I have done it plenty but prefer that perfect fall weather!
@lisamcqueen8509 i saw it on sale at a store and bought it, and I really like it because it's incredibly lightweight. On a winter hunt, I dress in layers, and depending on the length of the hike, i will walk in this coat and put on my outer layer over it at the tree. North Face : jrbtreeclimbing.com/shopping-components/head2toe/#aioseo-coats
Thanks for an updated f;loating anchor! i had trouble with mine as the ring was about 12 inches below and i cut my paracord too short to where i cant stay further away from the tree ! next time ill add apiece of rope!
@Winton-fam cool. The cross section is a bit smaller than a rappel ring so it might not flow in or out as smoothly, but a 3in ring is obviously larger and that helps the Maverick sit against the trunk.
@MarkBovier YES! Great insight. In a straight tree with no viable crotches, we could climb by another method, install a (very compact) floating anchor, but rig the paracord like a false crotch : straight down. We can then rig a Houdini Maverick. Do you use the Houdini Rigging? How does it work for you? In my testing, I realized that on really Shaggy or rough bark trees, or in the presence of stubs, it can be hard to advance our rope and obviously we need to be able to walk around the base of the tree. But I have always been able to get the job done.
@ I have yet to attempt the Houdini rigging but am comfortable tying and typically climb using the Maverick. Thanks for verifying my assumption. Love everything about your work 👍
Dedication to be out in that weather... Thanks
@timwaldroup9654 It's fine when we are moving but it sure would be challenging to sit in this weather. I have done it plenty but prefer that perfect fall weather!
Thanks for the video. I will definitely be using this and thank you for all you have done.
@tommyphillips7335 appreciate that. We all have different forests and need the tools to adapt.
Thanks for the videos, and the clip of the deer was awesome thanks for throwing that in.
I wasn't kidding when I said I would catch her later!
Thank you again, John!
Like that Camo quilted jacket, too!
What brand?
Have a great Christmas, thanks again for your knowledge and experience!
Steve
@lisamcqueen8509 i saw it on sale at a store and bought it, and I really like it because it's incredibly lightweight. On a winter hunt, I dress in layers, and depending on the length of the hike, i will walk in this coat and put on my outer layer over it at the tree. North Face :
jrbtreeclimbing.com/shopping-components/head2toe/#aioseo-coats
Thanks for an updated f;loating anchor! i had trouble with mine as the ring was about 12 inches below and i cut my paracord too short to where i cant stay further away from the tree ! next time ill add apiece of rope!
@billyrivere6664 thicker trees like a longer distance between the ring and it's anchor.
Those are the rings i got as well!
@Winton-fam cool. The cross section is a bit smaller than a rappel ring so it might not flow in or out as smoothly, but a 3in ring is obviously larger and that helps the Maverick sit against the trunk.
I was using fusion rapel rings and it was really hard to get my rope through. Ill order the 3" rings you have on website, must be much easier...
Question, couldn’t we combine the floating anchor with the Houdini rigging?
@MarkBovier YES! Great insight. In a straight tree with no viable crotches, we could climb by another method, install a (very compact) floating anchor, but rig the paracord like a false crotch : straight down. We can then rig a Houdini Maverick. Do you use the Houdini Rigging? How does it work for you? In my testing, I realized that on really Shaggy or rough bark trees, or in the presence of stubs, it can be hard to advance our rope and obviously we need to be able to walk around the base of the tree. But I have always been able to get the job done.
@ I have yet to attempt the Houdini rigging but am comfortable tying and typically climb using the Maverick. Thanks for verifying my assumption. Love everything about your work 👍