Who’s ready to take their saddle hunting game to the next level? 💪 What’s your go-to setup for one sticking? Let’s hear your tips, tricks, or even your epic fails in the comments! 🦌👇 amzn.to/3ZB7nmC
Good stuff in this, good techniques and knowledge passed along. Saddle hunting has kind of ruined tree stands for me, sometimes I will even climb my father-in laws ladder stands and put my platform on back. I know it's weird, but saddles are way more comfortable and versatile, and I feel naked without that tree for cover. I love one-sticking, the only thing I go back and forth on is if I want to use my muddy pro + a platform or my EWO ultimate one stick with some squirrel steps. I might even try to one stick with the Tethrd One this year. I love the platform to death, but it's so nice to just climb the tree and be set with the platform already. I am with you though on the advantages of either, faster up vs. faster down. I found that when I am going up the tree I want to take my time and be quiet anyway and we are really only talking maybe a few minutes of saved time with 4 sticks, but coming down I want to be fast -- especially in the evenings. I can get down a tree and packed up in maybe 5 or 6 minutes if I want. Also, look into an Ohm Tether locker, it's nice because it's 3d printed and Amsteel, has a loop on the end to hook your pull down rope too. No forgetting to untie the gear tie :) Liked and subbed, Merry Christmas y'all!
Thanks for the thoughtful comment! It’s awesome to hear how much saddle hunting has transformed your experience in the woods. I totally get what you mean about feeling "naked" without the tree for cover-there’s something about that natural concealment that just feels right. Climbing into a ladder stand and setting up your platform on the back may sound unconventional, but it highlights how versatile saddles are. I hear you on the one-sticking debate! The Muddy Pro + platform combo definitely has its perks, especially for stability, but the EWO Ultimate One Stick with squirrel steps is a solid minimalist setup. As for the Tethrd One, it seems like everyone’s talking about it this season-would love to hear your thoughts if you give it a go. I think the beauty of one-sticking is how customizable it is to your style and comfort level. You nailed it with the faster up vs. faster down perspective. Taking your time to quietly climb makes sense, but at the end of a hunt, there’s nothing better than a quick and efficient pack-up, especially when light’s fading fast. 5-6 minutes is impressive! Thanks for the tip about the Ohm Tether Locker-I hadn’t considered that, but the Amsteel build and added loop sound like game-changers. I’ll definitely look into it! Appreciate you sharing your techniques and insights-keep experimenting and refining your system. That’s what makes this style of hunting so rewarding!
If youre watching this, dont do this. Hes allowing 6 or so feet of slack into his system, and then putting his fingers between the rope and the tree as he advances his rope up the tree. If he falls hes either gunna break his fingers, or his back when he gets to the bottom of all that slack. Thats if hes lucky enough for the rope to even cinch the tree the way hes doing it. He is also side loading a carabiner, which isnt what its designed for. Cool, its fast. But its wildly unsafe.
Saddle hunting in general is just a lot more messing around. If you want quick and easy saddle hunting isn't it. One sticking is probably the most time consuming. I do tree work as a side hustle and there's a few other ways to get in the tree without spurs that's easier and faster but also has it's downsides.
That's a great point-saddle hunting definitely requires more effort and setup, especially with one-sticking. It’s not always the quickest option, but for me, the mobility and ability to get into those hard-to-reach spots make it worth the trade-off. I’d love to hear more about the techniques you use from your tree work experience. Always open to learning new methods!
@@spenceroutdoorshunting8486 Rope walking is the most common method when climbing SRT. The downside is it's gear heavy ($$$$) and you need to get a rope in the tree. I rig a loop of paracord through a natural crotch pre-season that I can hook a climbing rope into to get the rope in the tree. Otherwise you're using a throw ball, which is loud. The other method doesn't have a name I'm aware of. If I can find a video I'll link it. It also needs a rope in the tree. Essentially you use your work positioning lanyard to lean against and walk up the tree. Tend the slack in your climbing line, move the lanyard up, walk up a few more steps, tend, adjust, walk. It's quick, quiet and only requires a climbing line and know how to tie a blakes hitch. This doesn't work too well on leaners, but you probably shouldn't be setup in a leaner anyway😆 You could use foot locking as well but that burns a ton of energy and you'll work up a sweat getting in. I've never tried it while saddle hunting and for a reason. One thing to consider is ditching the carabiner for the rappelling line attachment. A notch quickie device and an alpine butterfly accomplishes the same thing. The quickie is designed to be side loaded, most carabiners are not. Unless you're running a steel carabiner. Using a quickie functions the same way as shown but is a bit safer IMHO by eliminating the side loading hazard. I've had carabiners break side loading them thinking it would be okay. Fortunately only the locking mechanism cracked w/o any serious risk.
I don't understand why fellas don't use the lineman's rope while climbing up. During each move you spend time with a ton of slack in the tether rope. If you make a mistake you are falling at least 6 feet down that tree then slamming into it, and are more likely to be hitting the ground. I hope you will consider remaking this video and using a lineman's rope.
When one sticking Theres no need for linesman rope you have your rappelling rope attached above your head at all times. I use a lines man belt when im climbin with multiple-sticks. You cant climb up and hang from your rappelling rope and bend back down to grab the stick to make your next move with a linesman’s belt on. 🤠🙏have blessed day
@ could be a short fall and a quick drop thats why we pray before we play. Thank you Lord for your protection 🤣🙏👏it was for illustration pourpses play at your own risk ⛔️ user discretion is advised and the more you do it the more comfortable you will get and confident in your gear. Thanks for advice we do wanna practice safety🙏🤠
Who’s ready to take their saddle hunting game to the next level? 💪 What’s your go-to setup for one sticking? Let’s hear your tips, tricks, or even your epic fails in the comments! 🦌👇
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The guy sounds like he knows what hes talkin bout anyway 😆🤩🙏
Oh I think he does for sure!!
We think this guy really knows his stuff.
@@ronspencer103thanks i appreciate you
Definitely have to try that out sometime thank you🎉
Glad you liked it! Let me know how it goes. 🙏
Good stuff in this, good techniques and knowledge passed along. Saddle hunting has kind of ruined tree stands for me, sometimes I will even climb my father-in laws ladder stands and put my platform on back. I know it's weird, but saddles are way more comfortable and versatile, and I feel naked without that tree for cover.
I love one-sticking, the only thing I go back and forth on is if I want to use my muddy pro + a platform or my EWO ultimate one stick with some squirrel steps. I might even try to one stick with the Tethrd One this year. I love the platform to death, but it's so nice to just climb the tree and be set with the platform already.
I am with you though on the advantages of either, faster up vs. faster down. I found that when I am going up the tree I want to take my time and be quiet anyway and we are really only talking maybe a few minutes of saved time with 4 sticks, but coming down I want to be fast -- especially in the evenings. I can get down a tree and packed up in maybe 5 or 6 minutes if I want.
Also, look into an Ohm Tether locker, it's nice because it's 3d printed and Amsteel, has a loop on the end to hook your pull down rope too. No forgetting to untie the gear tie :)
Liked and subbed, Merry Christmas y'all!
Thanks for the thoughtful comment! It’s awesome to hear how much saddle hunting has transformed your experience in the woods. I totally get what you mean about feeling "naked" without the tree for cover-there’s something about that natural concealment that just feels right. Climbing into a ladder stand and setting up your platform on the back may sound unconventional, but it highlights how versatile saddles are.
I hear you on the one-sticking debate! The Muddy Pro + platform combo definitely has its perks, especially for stability, but the EWO Ultimate One Stick with squirrel steps is a solid minimalist setup. As for the Tethrd One, it seems like everyone’s talking about it this season-would love to hear your thoughts if you give it a go. I think the beauty of one-sticking is how customizable it is to your style and comfort level.
You nailed it with the faster up vs. faster down perspective. Taking your time to quietly climb makes sense, but at the end of a hunt, there’s nothing better than a quick and efficient pack-up, especially when light’s fading fast. 5-6 minutes is impressive!
Thanks for the tip about the Ohm Tether Locker-I hadn’t considered that, but the Amsteel build and added loop sound like game-changers. I’ll definitely look into it! Appreciate you sharing your techniques and insights-keep experimenting and refining your system. That’s what makes this style of hunting so rewarding!
If youre watching this, dont do this.
Hes allowing 6 or so feet of slack into his system, and then putting his fingers between the rope and the tree as he advances his rope up the tree. If he falls hes either gunna break his fingers, or his back when he gets to the bottom of all that slack. Thats if hes lucky enough for the rope to even cinch the tree the way hes doing it. He is also side loading a carabiner, which isnt what its designed for.
Cool, its fast. But its wildly unsafe.
Thanks for watching - it works for us
@ the egotistical response I was expecting.
After watching this a couple times, I believe if I can’t drive my four wheeler to my tree stand, Hunting may not be for me 😂
lighter lol😅the key is it got so much light weight
Saddle hunting in general is just a lot more messing around. If you want quick and easy saddle hunting isn't it. One sticking is probably the most time consuming. I do tree work as a side hustle and there's a few other ways to get in the tree without spurs that's easier and faster but also has it's downsides.
That's a great point-saddle hunting definitely requires more effort and setup, especially with one-sticking. It’s not always the quickest option, but for me, the mobility and ability to get into those hard-to-reach spots make it worth the trade-off. I’d love to hear more about the techniques you use from your tree work experience. Always open to learning new methods!
@@spenceroutdoorshunting8486 Rope walking is the most common method when climbing SRT. The downside is it's gear heavy ($$$$) and you need to get a rope in the tree. I rig a loop of paracord through a natural crotch pre-season that I can hook a climbing rope into to get the rope in the tree. Otherwise you're using a throw ball, which is loud.
The other method doesn't have a name I'm aware of. If I can find a video I'll link it. It also needs a rope in the tree. Essentially you use your work positioning lanyard to lean against and walk up the tree. Tend the slack in your climbing line, move the lanyard up, walk up a few more steps, tend, adjust, walk. It's quick, quiet and only requires a climbing line and know how to tie a blakes hitch. This doesn't work too well on leaners, but you probably shouldn't be setup in a leaner anyway😆 You could use foot locking as well but that burns a ton of energy and you'll work up a sweat getting in. I've never tried it while saddle hunting and for a reason.
One thing to consider is ditching the carabiner for the rappelling line attachment. A notch quickie device and an alpine butterfly accomplishes the same thing. The quickie is designed to be side loaded, most carabiners are not. Unless you're running a steel carabiner. Using a quickie functions the same way as shown but is a bit safer IMHO by eliminating the side loading hazard. I've had carabiners break side loading them thinking it would be okay. Fortunately only the locking mechanism cracked w/o any serious risk.
Think I'm going to stick with my Ol man climber. This looks like a struggle😢
Yea it can be a challenge but rewarding too. Thanks for watching!
Yeah I’ll stick to 4 sticks lol
Haha. Definitely not the easiest to get used too but can be another tool in the bag for the right situations.
me too ahah
I don't understand why fellas don't use the lineman's rope while climbing up. During each move you spend time with a ton of slack in the tether rope. If you make a mistake you are falling at least 6 feet down that tree then slamming into it, and are more likely to be hitting the ground. I hope you will consider remaking this video and using a lineman's rope.
Thanks for advice
When one sticking
Theres no need for linesman rope you have your rappelling rope attached above your head at all times.
I use a lines man belt when im climbin with multiple-sticks.
You cant climb up and hang from your rappelling rope and bend back down to grab the stick to make your next move with a linesman’s belt on.
🤠🙏have blessed day
Thanks brother!
@@richmondscustoms its not above his head the whole time... at one point its at his ankles. incredibly dangerous.
@ could be a short fall and a quick drop thats why we pray before we play. Thank you Lord for your protection 🤣🙏👏it was for illustration pourpses play at your own risk ⛔️ user discretion is advised and the more you do it the more comfortable you will get and confident in your gear. Thanks for advice we do wanna practice safety🙏🤠
Climber stands are enough of a pain. This looks like a royal pain in the butt.
The Joys of Hunting. What a guy won’t do for a Buck.
Thanks for watching