generally the stick will set down an inch or two as you put weight on it, similar to how it is with a cam straps. Maybe slightly more than with cam straps though.
Just bought first set of sticks got to lose the buckle. Thanks for clear easy to understand information. I’m also learning I could have bought a single stick except I have to first make sure I can do the maneuvers. Guys on TH-cam make it look easy but I’m 70 not 30.
we don't, and would not recommend it. The downfall of this method is that we have not found out a way to get it as tight as a buckle. With any method you'll have the stick have to "seat" down when you put weight on it, and it always sits down more with rope mods. because of that I don't think these would work too well with a stand.
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Tried this on my API versa buttons. Even worked with parachord though I obviously dont recommend that. I think as long as it bites on that rope it dosent matter what diameter it is. Great video bud! Helped a lot
Palm trees and cypress trees have slicker bark and the decreased surface area contact involved with switching from a strap to a rope style MAY be a safety consideration for Florida Hunters . I have not personally tried a rope mod on these trees but would love to hear the opinion of those who have .
Interesting point. While we don't have any of those trees in my neck of the woods we do have some other stuff that's similar in bark composition.... in my experience the stick normally will seat down farther than normal (maybe 2-3 inches). Its been safe for me but the big issue is that sometimes the bark of the tree will like squeak or make some other unwanted noise when putting weight on the stick.
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What size rope?
8mm
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Do you get any slippage down the tree from using rope vs straps?
generally the stick will set down an inch or two as you put weight on it, similar to how it is with a cam straps. Maybe slightly more than with cam straps though.
Just bought first set of sticks got to lose the buckle. Thanks for clear easy to understand information. I’m also learning I could have bought a single stick except I have to first make sure I can do the maneuvers. Guys on TH-cam make it look easy but I’m 70 not 30.
Alpha Tech! Nice stuff guys
Do you use the rope mod for the stand as well ?
we don't, and would not recommend it. The downfall of this method is that we have not found out a way to get it as tight as a buckle. With any method you'll have the stick have to "seat" down when you put weight on it, and it always sits down more with rope mods. because of that I don't think these would work too well with a stand.
Get a torch. What I just did. Melted the ends in two seconds.
Also, tie a figure 8 knot.
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Do y’all still use the rope mods?
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alpha tech! Great video on the rope mods. Thanks
Great video. I hate my xop straps and plan on doing this
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Good info but I would use trees that dont have poision ivy vines on them.
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ThAnk you for showing I am wanting to do this with lone wolf sticks
Alpha Tech.. great job guys! Great videos and an excellent podcast.
Alpha Tech. Listen every week! new hunter here and what a great way to learn the many insights of some great hunters. Not easy these days... feel more apart of the hunting community becaue of what y’all do! Keep up the good work.
On a recent podcast you mentioned that you are using wildedge steps with an aider. Can you do video on that?
Absolutely! Were going to try to knock that out this weekend!
New to this style of climbing so going to try this out. Thanks
Tried this on my API versa buttons. Even worked with parachord though I obviously dont recommend that. I think as long as it bites on that rope it dosent matter what diameter it is. Great video bud! Helped a lot
Did you use 8mm? I have the same sticks
Alpha Tech. Great videos guys, the podcast is pretty good too.
Alpha tech. Looks like I'll be picking up some 8mm static line. Thanks!
Yak grips work great for putting over the buckles.. Love the rope mod also..
Good video I'll tell you what. Thank you a bunch! I will have to use the rope method for sure and what not.
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Alpha tech. Been using ropes along with my climber for hanging gear in the tree, keeps me from screwing stuff into trees
Palm trees and cypress trees have slicker bark and the decreased surface area contact involved with switching from a strap to a rope style MAY be a safety consideration for Florida Hunters . I have not personally tried a rope mod on these trees but would love to hear the opinion of those who have .
Interesting point. While we don't have any of those trees in my neck of the woods we do have some other stuff that's similar in bark composition.... in my experience the stick normally will seat down farther than normal (maybe 2-3 inches). Its been safe for me but the big issue is that sometimes the bark of the tree will like squeak or make some other unwanted noise when putting weight on the stick.
Thanks for the input; that gives me a little more confidence. If I try it out I’ll send a confirming comment response
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You should go under the button instead of over. It will cause the rope to lock tighter and more secure.
We did go under the versa button!
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