Since several people have missed it and then asked, I will note that you have to watch the video in full to see how I attach the ladder to me so that it can't fall to the ground. I use a piece of paracord rated at 550 pounds and a steel carabiner rated over 1000 pounds, tie one end to the top of the ladder and the other end clips onto my saddle. Even if I were to drop the ladder (which I intentionally do when coming down the tree for one of the steps) it is going to just hang there waiting for me to grab the paracord and keep going.
I used the brackets off of a set of Lone Wolf climbing sticks but you can also buy something like that online. I have seen them for sale at around $20 each.
No gonna lie! This is the most innovative new method I have seen and still keep you quiet, close to the tree, and not working up a sweat. Brilliant and well done.
First, let me say that I watch hundreds of hunting related videos from climbing methods, saddles, treestands, steps, sticks… I’ve seen it all. Then I see the most innovative DIY system I’ve ever seen. Those step/sticks are fantastic! I will definitely be looking more into this!
Thanks. Let me give you an observation I made after using it a bit. It works on straight tree but slanted trees it became tough to climb because you hang off the side of the tree in a real awkward way. If you try making something similar stick to straight trees.
First and foremost, Thank you Sir for making these videos. I'm a new Hunter, getting overwhelmed with all the things people recommend I "should" have. But, most, very rarely, explain how things work. All of the videos I've been watching from you have given me more knowledge on the actual machanics and break down. I'm slowly getting my gear that I will need for hunting. And this video has me thinking of how I can make my own sticks and ladder for my 265# self and my big feet 🙃. So, again I thank you Sir. Stay strong, stay healthy, stay blessed.
Thanks. As a beginner, I would suggest just getting sticks from a company, that way you don't have to worry about if it is a tried and tested method. God bless you.
I built these yesterday. I just went from carrying almost 12lbs worth of climbing sticks to under 3lbs (including the Tethrd Versalinks used for straps)! Now that's what I'm talking about! You can't go wrong with much less bulk and much less weight. Thank you for the video!!!!
I really like this. This might be a future project for me. But I currently rappel down and I’m far and away sold on it. The speed, ease, and safety of it is such that I’ll never not rappel down again. Thanks for sharing
That is incredible Sean. Thank you for sharing. If I were twenty years younger,I would definitely look into doing something like that. As I get older I think I lose my nerve a little 🤣
I would suggest viewers debur the interior of the tube after cutting and drilling since nylon webbing is fed inside and great tension is applied with each step
I dont know why you dont have more subscribers. great channel Sean very cool how you come up with this stuff. im leaning towards a saddle just hard to pull the trigger with all the summit climbers I have...God Bless you and your family my friend keep up the good work..
New subscriber here, been following for a few months. This season my son and are going mobile, I picked up an XOP Evolution stand and 4 of their climbing sticks. After putting it altogether on a lock-n-walk carry harness I was like "This ain't feelin too mobile..." LOL! Love your idea with the climbing aid - it would be important for people to know that your pvc is an all-weather, outdoor pvc, resistant to sunlight, getting brittle, etc. Thanks for the content and the rate at which you post - God bless you.
@@seansoutdoors just got my first kill,....it was an evil "Quibbie the penguin" that I bought from a garage sale for a dollar, and stuffed with rolled up carpet! Lol😋
Excellent idea. This is very similar to what DIY Sportsman has done as well. Both of you are truly an inspiration to the rest of us. BTW, that knot when you tie two knots that oppose each other and slide to grab each other when force is applied is called a "Fisherman's knot"
As a lineman and Hunter I can tell you that you have a great climbing system , a lot lees effort with your design and safer because your bridge is acting like a choker in case you fall.
I like the weight of this homemade system! I have just started getting into the saddle based hunting system and enjoy watching your inputs on this. It gets a bit annoying hearing "I do not recommend this..." I know you're protecting yourself but I think I heard it 50 times lol... Seriously, great job and you really have my mind working on alternates of existing system already available! Keep it coming, new subscriber.
Excellent design for the latest craze in mobile hunting. It'll be copied and merchandised. Allow me ,a 63 year old hunter to just stick to my Summit Climber and carry the 20 lbs and walk half as far. My weight savings is in the feather weight of my recurve bow versus the heavy compounds. Good video 👍
Nice!! Will make a set, but am thinking, you could just use one, use a rope cam lock, and rappell down....you call them steps, but you never step on them, they are just hangers for your aider, which is cool, and great idea on the pvc for the aider step!!
Great idea Sean. This would definitely come in handy on hunts where your way off the beaten path and need to travel light. I would have loved something like this years ago, but, not now, as I am in my mid 50s, I steer away from from taking too many chances when getting 20 feet off the ground. Honestly, I find using a 15 lb pack-able ground blind is the way I am going to hunt this season. Mainly because my son, Zach, will be hunting with me and being with him in the blind gives me more teach-able moments. I got 3 over the last couple years at the end of the season when Walmart put them on sale from $200 down to $75. The blind my son got his deer out of on opening day (5 Sept) was put there a couple weeks ago and deer got used to it quick. Anyway, good luck this season and God bless!
Once again Sean you deliver great idea's for the every day hunter. I really like the weight of this set up , and considering as a child when my mom came out on the porch to call me to supper she did not look around she looked up lol. This is because I too would climb every thing in sight. Great Vid , and God Bless.
@@seansoutdoors makes sense. Any aider system is tough to use on slanted trees due to the need to dig your toe into the tree for stability. Great set up though. I haven't seen anything like it.
From your last video and this video I have bit the bullet and purchased a saddle today. What you said around the 17:30 mark plays a big part in it. I want to be MOBILE!! Especially mobile when carrying over a mile in on public land! THANK YOU for your informative videos. Also love seeing a man of God be successful in his gifting. 👊🏽👊🏽
Praise the Lord, Jesus. Be safe going in deep. Tell at least one person where to find you in case of an emergency. I always send waypoints on maps to my wife, etc. God bless you.
Love this design Sean. I just came across this and want to make a web ladder to hang trail cams. Could you describe how you made the ladder. I did not quite see how you attached the pipe. Thanks
I use the strapping material and cut a long piece. I then cut a piece of green PVC pipe and slid it down to the center of the bottom of the long piece. I tied a knot in the strap on both sides of the PVC so that it couldn't slide around. Up about a foot and a half I slid the strap through another piece of PVC from the opposite ends, one from the right one from the left. I then tied a knot on each side of the plastic piece so that it could not slide around or slide down the strap. And then went up about another foot and a half slid the strap through another piece of PVC pipe and tie the knot on each end so that the pipe could not slide around. I then tied a loop in the top. To make it easier to use in my system I tied a more rigid type of rope to that which would make it go on and off of my step easier. Here is another video on the system th-cam.com/video/JG1fdwCRk9c/w-d-xo.htmlsi=6X6SOwv4eNo5slRA
Hey Sean, I really like the design of those sticks...simple and effective. How do you think they would handle side pressure? I would like to use one alongside my platform as an extra place to put my foot when you have to move around the tree.
I think if you pushed hard from the side it might be able to slide. I will have to do a test on that in one of the follow up videos I do on this system in the near future ... Keep an eye out for it
For your top knot look up a water knot and try that. It will be 100% strength retainability and will look and function much better IMO. Great job on the ladder I will be making one of my own just like it.
Sean's Outdoor Adventures, yes sir. I am not bashing what you’re doing at all I hope you didn’t take it that way. We just use the water knot while using webbing for rescue scenarios in the fire service.
Do the rungs on the ladder-aider that you made spin? It seems that they could if you didn't get your foot all the way in. Also it the pvc slippery? I really enjoyed the video and the system. I may give it a go myself.
This set up is nice and would work very well with a linemans belt or adjustable rope tether around the tree to stabilize you well climbing I have an idea instead of tying knots in the material for the ladder stand where you placed the steps so as not to weaken the material and keep it strong I would like to find out where you found the webbing material that strong? Also I have and idea on how to make the steps a little wider at the top for the foot to rest easier and safer on the top of the step.
Shew. I am a 12 to 15 feet guy. Sometimes even lower if short trunk trees. I have had two different tree stands, a ladder, and a climber, collapse or spin around a tree. Lucky I survived the falls. This was pre-safety harness days. Don't think the outcome would be the same that high. Had three bucks at the same time 360 degrees within feet of me and they never winded me 12 feet up. Also the steep shot angles from that high can get interesting. Quite a bit of wind sway as well.
Go think tank. Great idea. I don’t think that it’s for me, but it’s always cool to use an original idea that you created . Maybe clip a lightweight tether from the aider to your saddle somewhere just in case it slips out of your hand. Be safe brotha!
Hi Were you able to buy the cleats that attach to the peices of tube aluminum, that dig into to the tree, or did you remove them from other climbing sticks? Tks
For that loop of climbing rope opposing overhand knots are probably fine for this purpose, but opposing double-overhand aka double-fisherman's knots will have higher strength and security and never loosen over time. That's what's typically used to make a loop of rope for climbing gear.
Like the idea behind this as I’ve worked on trying to improve my climbing method. With what you are showing in your vid, would you simply place your Tethrd rope over a limb if encountered one?
Sean's Outdoor Adventures makes sense. I saw the other video when you compared the time of climbing between 4 climbing methods, (if memory recalls) enjoyed it. For this year, I settled on hawks with a 5 step naider. Still have a few practice climbs to do but have been sold on the saddle since last year. Just trying to work towards the most efficient way to climbing height 😂.
Sean. Do you experience any wobbling or kickouts on those due to there not being a bottom standoff? Im in the process of building a similar setup and id really like to not double my cost on the standoffs. Thanks
Where did you source the tree bracket that connects to the aluminum step pole? As far as dangerous, as long as you climb and have experience with a safety climbing system with a prisic type or an ascender/descender, with a body harness, I think you take some of the danger out of it. If you fall the safety system should catch you. Of course, I would test practice on very low heights to check and recheck all of your gear to ensure its not going to fail.
Believe I'm going to try this. Any thoughts on things you'd do differently with a JX3 Hybrid? Just got it and am getting into saddle style hunting. Also, any idea on where you can get the legs that go against the tree without having to cannibalize some others?
Hi Sean great video, I’m always watching and learning different ways to climb the trees. I really love your idea and would like to make the sticks you have here. I just have one question can you give me a little more information on how you made your versa button please? (Hardware and if you used graded bolts and the size) God bless 🙏🏻 Stay safe 🧼
Very interesting setup for sure. Lol let's see you hang that set up in 100 degrees like here in South FL archery season (which started August 8th) I'll probably stay with my xop sticks...
Really really kool set up, i was laughing watching you go up fast and good like a monkey. I wish i could kick the fear I have, I'm trying but it's tough!
If you wanna run a light tree stand set up get the millinium M7 ultralight. It weighs 8 lbs. That along with your current climbing stick will get you set up at like 16lbs. I run 1 or I run a saddle. Both are great.
Awesome video. I know it would sound highly improbable, but I would pack a long rope to rappel down the tree would the aider break or the rope tied to the aider would fail. Do you you have a plan B if that would happen? God Bless Sean!
It's listed in the description of the other video I did on this. The tube, I used 27 inches of aluminum 1" tube www.onlinemetals.com/en/buy/aluminum/1-x-0-065-aluminum-square-tube-6061-t6-extruded/pid/20737
I tested this out this season, and it works well if the tree is straight. If the tree isn't straight then it is not as good. In those situations, I use sticks.
Looks like a brilliant idea the only thing that looks a bit sketchy for me not for you would be that stretch where your foot is on the rope ladder and you’re moving up the tether if that leg gives out it could be a nasty experience appreciate the video good luck hunting
The downward weight keeps it in line but you have to use it on straight trees. If you are on a leaning tree and the whole unit is on a slanted angle then it can kick out if you are not careful.
very cool. I've been up three times in my Summit Viper, about 8-10'. With a supply bag, it's probably 35 or 40 lbs. I've finally got shoulder straps and molle belt to make it easier to pack into the woods and back. Now I'm wondering if I should just switch to a saddle system which seems so much lighter and simpler... or maybe try to get a few kills with the climber first, to justify the cost :)
Hey Paul, how have you been? I've been right here cranking out the videos. I've probably uploaded about 40 or 50 since we met in January. Thanks for stopping by!!! God bless you
Sean's Outdoor Adventures a carabiner or a j hook works well on the we/primal steps with an aider like yours. Not saying either is better, just curious on why you prefer those.
@@bowhuntingforlife With a carabiner you can't pop the ladder off like I am and with a hook on one of those steps, you have the potential of it sliding across the step causing instability.
@@bowhuntingforlife Then your meddling with the whole setup and trying to incorporate things to compensate for those problems. You asked for the advantages, so I simply shared them.
I think if you used a knaider/swaider climbing system instead of your multi step aider, you could get up and down the tree even quicker and easier. Great design!
Add some amsteel daisy chains and that’s one slick method! I’m using something similar, 4-Wild edge steps and a 5 step aider then rappel down and it’s slick.
Since several people have missed it and then asked, I will note that you have to watch the video in full to see how I attach the ladder to me so that it can't fall to the ground. I use a piece of paracord rated at 550 pounds and a steel carabiner rated over 1000 pounds, tie one end to the top of the ladder and the other end clips onto my saddle. Even if I were to drop the ladder (which I intentionally do when coming down the tree for one of the steps) it is going to just hang there waiting for me to grab the paracord and keep going.
@stan hunt Lol, that will be interesting!
@stan hunt Maybe I will do that
What did you use for the brackets at the top of the sticks? Checked your description, but that part isn't listed
I used the brackets off of a set of Lone Wolf climbing sticks but you can also buy something like that online. I have seen them for sale at around $20 each.
No gonna lie! This is the most innovative new method I have seen and still keep you quiet, close to the tree, and not working up a sweat. Brilliant and well done.
Thanks. I've thought about this for years. Glad I finally took the time to make it
Oh your gunna sweat unless your a stick guy. As in skinny and light
First, let me say that I watch hundreds of hunting related videos from climbing methods, saddles, treestands, steps, sticks… I’ve seen it all. Then I see the most innovative DIY system I’ve ever seen. Those step/sticks are fantastic! I will definitely be looking more into this!
Thanks. Let me give you an observation I made after using it a bit. It works on straight tree but slanted trees it became tough to climb because you hang off the side of the tree in a real awkward way. If you try making something similar stick to straight trees.
First and foremost, Thank you Sir for making these videos. I'm a new Hunter, getting overwhelmed with all the things people recommend I "should" have. But, most, very rarely, explain how things work. All of the videos I've been watching from you have given me more knowledge on the actual machanics and break down. I'm slowly getting my gear that I will need for hunting. And this video has me thinking of how I can make my own sticks and ladder for my 265# self and my big feet 🙃. So, again I thank you Sir. Stay strong, stay healthy, stay blessed.
Thanks. As a beginner, I would suggest just getting sticks from a company, that way you don't have to worry about if it is a tried and tested method. God bless you.
I built these yesterday. I just went from carrying almost 12lbs worth of climbing sticks to under 3lbs (including the Tethrd Versalinks used for straps)! Now that's what I'm talking about! You can't go wrong with much less bulk and much less weight. Thank you for the video!!!!
Just be sure to use it on straight trees. I tried it on a badly slanted tree once and it was really tough to get up.
I really like this. This might be a future project for me. But I currently rappel down and I’m far and away sold on it. The speed, ease, and safety of it is such that I’ll never not rappel down again. Thanks for sharing
Cool thanks
Gotta' hand it to you for coming up with something light and cheap. Can't say I'd want to climb this way though.
Definitely not for everyone.
That is incredible Sean. Thank you for sharing. If I were twenty years younger,I would definitely look into doing something like that. As I get older I think I lose my nerve a little 🤣
Thank you, I agree. I won't be doing this much longer. My age is getting up there too.
@Bill Madd When I am too old to climb I will just hunt from the ground.
I would suggest viewers debur the interior of the tube after cutting and drilling since nylon webbing is fed inside and great tension is applied with each step
I dont know why you dont have more subscribers. great channel Sean very cool how you come up with this stuff. im leaning towards a saddle just hard to pull the trigger with all the summit climbers I have...God Bless you and your family my friend keep up the good work..
I'm giving at least one away this year, maybe two saddles on my giveaways page of my website
New subscriber here, been following for a few months. This season my son and are going mobile, I picked up an XOP Evolution stand and 4 of their climbing sticks. After putting it altogether on a lock-n-walk carry harness I was like "This ain't feelin too mobile..." LOL! Love your idea with the climbing aid - it would be important for people to know that your pvc is an all-weather, outdoor pvc, resistant to sunlight, getting brittle, etc. Thanks for the content and the rate at which you post - God bless you.
Thanks, God bless you.
The Lord has truly blessed you with creativity. Could have used this for hanging wind chimes for my Dad. Thank you so much. Lord bless.
Amen, praise the Lord for that. Thanks for watching and God bless you.
@@seansoutdoors just got my first kill,....it was an evil "Quibbie the penguin" that I bought from a garage sale for a dollar, and stuffed with rolled up carpet! Lol😋
@@theamazinggoldfish8713 Lol
Excellent idea. This is very similar to what DIY Sportsman has done as well. Both of you are truly an inspiration to the rest of us. BTW, that knot when you tie two knots that oppose each other and slide to grab each other when force is applied is called a "Fisherman's knot"
I'm hooked on the idea. Fish on.
As a lineman and Hunter I can tell you that you have a great climbing system , a lot lees effort with your design and safer because your bridge is acting like a choker in case you fall.
Thank you for the feedback based on your level of experience. I appreciate it. God bless you
I like the weight of this homemade system! I have just started getting into the saddle based hunting system and enjoy watching your inputs on this. It gets a bit annoying hearing "I do not recommend this..." I know you're protecting yourself but I think I heard it 50 times lol... Seriously, great job and you really have my mind working on alternates of existing system already available! Keep it coming, new subscriber.
Lol, yeah, I did mention it a lot. God bless you.
Thanks for the video, part of the fun of this thing we all do is learning tricks from each other.
amen
Excellent design for the latest craze in mobile hunting. It'll be copied and merchandised. Allow me ,a 63 year old hunter to just stick to my Summit Climber and carry the 20 lbs and walk half as far. My weight savings is in the feather weight of my recurve bow versus the heavy compounds. Good video 👍
Sounds good. All that matters is that it works and it is safe. God bless you.
Nice!! Will make a set, but am thinking, you could just use one, use a rope cam lock, and rappell down....you call them steps, but you never step on them, they are just hangers for your aider, which is cool, and great idea on the pvc for the aider step!!
Thanks for watching
Great idea Sean. This would definitely come in handy on hunts where your way off the beaten path and need to travel light. I would have loved something like this years ago, but, not now, as I am in my mid 50s, I steer away from from taking too many chances when getting 20 feet off the ground. Honestly, I find using a 15 lb pack-able ground blind is the way I am going to hunt this season. Mainly because my son, Zach, will be hunting with me and being with him in the blind gives me more teach-able moments. I got 3 over the last couple years at the end of the season when Walmart put them on sale from $200 down to $75. The blind my son got his deer out of on opening day (5 Sept) was put there a couple weeks ago and deer got used to it quick. Anyway, good luck this season and God bless!
That's great brother. I set up a blind at the spot I shot my buck in my ten acres last year. Looking forward to trying it
Great climbing system, Sean! I LOVE the idea and may need to replace my helium sticks and single aider!
Lol, thanks. God bless ya.
That’s so cool. Very innovative. I’m digging the concept
Thanks!
I really like the design of your climbing system
Thanks
As someone who knows a little bit about comic books, it would probably be easier if you just got bit by a spider.
Or was born on the planet Cripton!
Nice job on this video - you really saved some weight and got especially high. Thank you for the great content.
Thanks
Once again Sean you deliver great idea's for the every day hunter. I really like the weight of this set up , and considering as a child when my mom came out on the porch to call me to supper she did not look around she looked up lol. This is because I too would climb every thing in sight. Great Vid , and God Bless.
Lol awesome
Awesome video. I love saddle Hunting and this looks like a super functional light weight system.
Yes. However, I've found that it's harder to use on slanted trees
@@seansoutdoors makes sense. Any aider system is tough to use on slanted trees due to the need to dig your toe into the tree for stability. Great set up though. I haven't seen anything like it.
@@hooked2hunt Lol, thanks, I like to think outside the box and be a little creative when I can.
6:39 hahaha the famous crash and “I’m ok”
Famous
Wow I'm impressed!
Good stuff Brother Sean! 👏👏👏👏
Thank you
Great video Sean! and good luck this season!
Thanks
Very impressive. Probably the best system Ive seen.
Thanks.
From your last video and this video I have bit the bullet and purchased a saddle today. What you said around the 17:30 mark plays a big part in it. I want to be MOBILE!! Especially mobile when carrying over a mile in on public land!
THANK YOU for your informative videos.
Also love seeing a man of God be successful in his gifting. 👊🏽👊🏽
Praise the Lord, Jesus. Be safe going in deep. Tell at least one person where to find you in case of an emergency. I always send waypoints on maps to my wife, etc. God bless you.
That’s really innovative, but I’m not sure it would be easier than a one stick with a rappel rope. Nice vid, just the right amount of detail.
Thanks
Looks like it may work for me, thanks for your commitment to hunting and research.
Well, be careful ... God be with you.
Love this design Sean.
I just came across this and want to make a web ladder to hang trail cams.
Could you describe how you made the ladder. I did not quite see how you attached the pipe.
Thanks
I use the strapping material and cut a long piece. I then cut a piece of green PVC pipe and slid it down to the center of the bottom of the long piece. I tied a knot in the strap on both sides of the PVC so that it couldn't slide around. Up about a foot and a half I slid the strap through another piece of PVC from the opposite ends, one from the right one from the left. I then tied a knot on each side of the plastic piece so that it could not slide around or slide down the strap. And then went up about another foot and a half slid the strap through another piece of PVC pipe and tie the knot on each end so that the pipe could not slide around. I then tied a loop in the top. To make it easier to use in my system I tied a more rigid type of rope to that which would make it go on and off of my step easier. Here is another video on the system
th-cam.com/video/JG1fdwCRk9c/w-d-xo.htmlsi=6X6SOwv4eNo5slRA
@@seansoutdoors
Thank you Sean. I can't wait to try this.
Nice idea Sean! Great work and thanks for sharing.
Thank you!
Great video! Can you tell me where you bought the button that the strap attaches too?
Online metal
Well done man. Well done
Thanks
Any updates as to how it's working?? I am really considering this! Thank you!
It only works well on straight trees. If the tree has a slant then it hangs off the side in an uncomfortable way.
This is amazing can’t believe I missed this video
Thanks
Awesome stuff! Thanks for posting and sharing!!
Thanks, you're welcome
Great idea. I don’t understand some of these silly negative comments. Most of them don’t even make any sense.
Lol thanks Jacob.
Hey Sean, I really like the design of those sticks...simple and effective. How do you think they would handle side pressure? I would like to use one alongside my platform as an extra place to put my foot when you have to move around the tree.
I think if you pushed hard from the side it might be able to slide. I will have to do a test on that in one of the follow up videos I do on this system in the near future ... Keep an eye out for it
For your top knot look up a water knot and try that. It will be 100% strength retainability and will look and function much better IMO. Great job on the ladder I will be making one of my own just like it.
Thanks for your opinion
Sean's Outdoor Adventures, yes sir. I am not bashing what you’re doing at all I hope you didn’t take it that way. We just use the water knot while using webbing for rescue scenarios in the fire service.
Awesome idea, have you had any kick outs ?
Once, I tried it on a really leaning tree..needs to be on straighter trees
Do the rungs on the ladder-aider that you made spin? It seems that they could if you didn't get your foot all the way in. Also it the pvc slippery? I really enjoyed the video and the system. I may give it a go myself.
Yes they can spin. Never had my foot slip
I would have been up 20' feet and hunting in my Summit Viper until you got to your 4th step.
Me too th-cam.com/video/rqqqZf0kZdg/w-d-xo.html
Sean. Where did you get the rest of the components for the sticks? Particularly the rake part that bites into the tree. Thanks for the ideas
Took them off of an XOP climbing stick
This set up is nice and would work very well with a linemans belt or adjustable rope tether around the tree to stabilize you well climbing I have an idea instead of tying knots in the material for the ladder stand where you placed the steps so as not to weaken the material and keep it strong I would like to find out where you found the webbing material that strong? Also I have and idea on how to make the steps a little wider at the top for the foot to rest easier and safer on the top of the step.
Got the rope from a seller on Amazon.
Very nice! What knots did you use next to the PVC? Thanks for sharing
Just a regular knot which prevents the strap from sliding through the pvc.
Shew. I am a 12 to 15 feet guy. Sometimes even lower if short trunk trees. I have had two different tree stands, a ladder, and a climber, collapse or spin around a tree. Lucky I survived the falls. This was pre-safety harness days. Don't think the outcome would be the same that high. Had three bucks at the same time 360 degrees within feet of me and they never winded me 12 feet up. Also the steep shot angles from that high can get interesting. Quite a bit of wind sway as well.
Wow glad you didn't get hurt
Great job man i built my ladder today works great
Be safe
@@seansoutdoors yes sir you also
Wow, really nice setup. Thank you!!!
Thanks!
Wow, nice mounts behind you, need to know where you hunt!!
All over the place!
How to Hunt Whitetail Deer: th-cam.com/play/PL-rtLON_MVhOmalb_VHxvWQ-VjeAczpCz.html
Sean what do you think about the lone wolf .5 stand...right now im debating getting the tetherd phantom or that .5 lwcg stand
I like the .5. I'm thinking of getting one too.
Go think tank. Great idea. I don’t think that it’s for me, but it’s always cool to use an original idea that you created . Maybe clip a lightweight tether from the aider to your saddle somewhere just in case it slips out of your hand. Be safe brotha!
Ummmm it is clipped to the saddle. Did you watch the video?
Sean's Outdoor Adventures Yes, but I’m getting old and my eyesight is crap. LOL. Glad you have it all covered. Go get em!!!
What a great idea! Hats off to you for thinking out of the box. And, thank you for sharing it with us.
Thanks, Brian. God bless you.
How did you made the V attachment that goes on the steps ?
I took it off an old climbing stick
Hi
Were you able to buy the cleats that attach to the peices of tube aluminum, that dig into to the tree, or did you remove them from other climbing sticks? Tks
I believe lone wolf sells the parts on their website. I just took these off of my XOP sticks.
Eastern woods outdoors
There you go.
Tks
For that loop of climbing rope opposing overhand knots are probably fine for this purpose, but opposing double-overhand aka double-fisherman's knots will have higher strength and security and never loosen over time. That's what's typically used to make a loop of rope for climbing gear.
Double the fun
Love your creativity!
Thank you!
This is great!!! The only think I don’t get is why you run a tether instead of a lineman’s belt. Thank you for the idea
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Would you be able to make a step by step video for the ladder? This is awesome. Thanks so much for this video
I did show how I made it either in the later half of this one or in the follow-up video I made to this video I can't remember which
@@seansoutdoors thanks sean. I know the videos are time consuming, but I appreciate everything you do
Do you have a parts list where I can possibly copy what you did? I like this idea, I just do t know where to find the parts.
If I remember correctly, I put a list in the description section of this video, didn't I?
very interested in this set up. What did you use for, or where did you get, the teeth that bite into the tree?
Took them off of XOP sticks
Sean
What type of rope are you using for your tether? Optus? Does it go all the way to the ground? What is the length?
It's probably about 8 to 10 feet long. It's rock climbing rope
What stick brackets did u use for your sticks
From XOP sticks
Like the idea behind this as I’ve worked on trying to improve my climbing method. With what you are showing in your vid, would you simply place your Tethrd rope over a limb if encountered one?
I carry two and throw the other one over the limb and disconnect the lower one and keep going
Sean's Outdoor Adventures makes sense. I saw the other video when you compared the time of climbing between 4 climbing methods, (if memory recalls) enjoyed it. For this year, I settled on hawks with a 5 step naider. Still have a few practice climbs to do but have been sold on the saddle since last year. Just trying to work towards the most efficient way to climbing height 😂.
Do those green tubings roll ? That would scare the shit outta me but very cool
Yes
Sean. Do you experience any wobbling or kickouts on those due to there not being a bottom standoff? Im in the process of building a similar setup and id really like to not double my cost on the standoffs. Thanks
I haven't had any issues but I can't recommend this to anyone because I don't know the climbing skill level of others.
@@seansoutdoors yea I know. I have been toying with this idea for over a year now. So if i get hurt its on me lol. The way it should be
Nice method. Good you can make your own. Can see how you would handle a branch
Use two lineman ropes. Just put one above the branch then disconnect the one below and keep going
Very awesome system you made.
Thanks
Where did you source the tree bracket that connects to the aluminum step pole? As far as dangerous, as long as you climb and have experience with a safety climbing system with a prisic type or an ascender/descender, with a body harness, I think you take some of the danger out of it. If you fall the safety system should catch you. Of course, I would test practice on very low heights to check and recheck all of your gear to ensure its not going to fail.
From my climbing sticks
Have you tried two tether climbing method? It seems like it would be a simplified version of what you are doing.
No I have not
Believe I'm going to try this. Any thoughts on things you'd do differently with a JX3 Hybrid? Just got it and am getting into saddle style hunting. Also, any idea on where you can get the legs that go against the tree without having to cannibalize some others?
You can buy parts on lone wolf website.
Hi Sean great video, I’m always watching and learning different ways to climb the trees. I really love your idea and would like to make the sticks you have here. I just have one question can you give me a little more information on how you made your versa button please? (Hardware and if you used graded bolts and the size)
God bless 🙏🏻
Stay safe 🧼
I think I provide those details in the description of this video th-cam.com/video/NuqbJtYD4uU/w-d-xo.html
Thank you for the quick response.
Outstanding, thanks Sean!!!
Thank you!
Great video. Im going to try this myself
Thanks for watching.
Very interesting setup for sure.
Lol let's see you hang that set up in 100 degrees like here in South FL archery season (which started August 8th)
I'll probably stay with my xop sticks...
I did this when the temperature was around 90 degrees. That is pretty hot too if you ask me.
You need a mental evaluation hunting in hot weather Florida or Nebraska where I live. And shame on game agencies that for opening so early.
This needs to be patented and marketed for Sean
I'm working on it
Really really kool set up, i was laughing watching you go up fast and good like a monkey. I wish i could kick the fear I have, I'm trying but it's tough!
Thanks for watching and sharing. God, please bless this persons fears and concerns and help them live with confidence and trust in You, amen.
If you wanna run a light tree stand set up get the millinium M7 ultralight. It weighs 8 lbs. That along with your current climbing stick will get you set up at like 16lbs. I run 1 or I run a saddle. Both are great.
Thanks. Lone wolf custom stands are a super light stand options too.
This is a great set-up.
Thanks
Awesome video. I know it would sound highly improbable, but I would pack a long rope to rappel down the tree would the aider break or the rope tied to the aider would fail. Do you you have a plan B if that would happen? God Bless Sean!
That's what Garrett does.
Can you buy the lone wolf tree grips separately
They used to sell them
Are you still using this method to climb trees? Is there anything you would improve on or change in the build?
I don't use it right now. It only works on straight trees. If there is a lean to the tree it doesn't work well
Morning Sean, looking to give this a shot. Where did you order your brackets from?
I think I included a link for them in the description section if this video th-cam.com/video/NuqbJtYD4uU/w-d-xo.html
@@seansoutdoors yup you did, I found it, thank you. Was there a specific metal wall thickness you went with? Just curious.
@@grizzledmillennial4765 I think the spacer was 3/8th inch thick, that is the most important piece. I have a link to it.
Have you tried it on any of the loose bark type trees yet. Pines or something like that
No
And can you link where you bought the tubbing
I got it at onlinemetal.com
Thanks bud great idea its what I've been looking for
Hey Sean, sorry if i missed it, but what grade aluminum tube did you buy off of “onlinemetals”?
Also what size tubing did you get?
It's listed in the description of the other video I did on this. The tube, I used 27 inches of aluminum 1" tube www.onlinemetals.com/en/buy/aluminum/1-x-0-065-aluminum-square-tube-6061-t6-extruded/pid/20737
Prefer this over on stick method?
I tested this out this season, and it works well if the tree is straight. If the tree isn't straight then it is not as good. In those situations, I use sticks.
Brilliantly done.
Thanks
Looks like a brilliant idea the only thing that looks a bit sketchy for me not for you would be that stretch where your foot is on the rope ladder and you’re moving up the tether if that leg gives out it could be a nasty experience appreciate the video good luck hunting
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I like the concept, but what stops the step from kicking out to the side?
The downward weight keeps it in line but you have to use it on straight trees. If you are on a leaning tree and the whole unit is on a slanted angle then it can kick out if you are not careful.
You can use a marlin spike hitch knot for making ladders too
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very cool. I've been up three times in my Summit Viper, about 8-10'. With a supply bag, it's probably 35 or 40 lbs. I've finally got shoulder straps and molle belt to make it easier to pack into the woods and back. Now I'm wondering if I should just switch to a saddle system which seems so much lighter and simpler... or maybe try to get a few kills with the climber first, to justify the cost :)
It's up to you but saddle hunting takes some getting used to and are harder to shoot from
I could hear you hastilen..4 the young folks.sweat like hell..
Probably will adapt something close 2 that though. Thanks 4 the thought..
Probably will adapt something close 2 that though. Thanks 4 the thought..
Spray inside tubing with expanding foam next use stealth strips outside of tubing easy fix . Should cut down on all your noise
Awesome
Good job, Sean. I missed you... where have you been? This is Paul with Hunter's Blend Coffee; we met up at ATA in Indy.
Hey Paul, how have you been? I've been right here cranking out the videos. I've probably uploaded about 40 or 50 since we met in January. Thanks for stopping by!!! God bless you
@@seansoutdoors Wow, OK I'll check things out. We are doing well.
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Thanks
What advantages do you see with your homemade bracket/step compared to using a wild edge/primal step?
I can hang my ladder over the top post of mine which you can't do with the step.
Sean's Outdoor Adventures a carabiner or a j hook works well on the we/primal steps with an aider like yours. Not saying either is better, just curious on why you prefer those.
@@bowhuntingforlife With a carabiner you can't pop the ladder off like I am and with a hook on one of those steps, you have the potential of it sliding across the step causing instability.
Sean's Outdoor Adventures simple fixes for those but I get it.
@@bowhuntingforlife Then your meddling with the whole setup and trying to incorporate things to compensate for those problems. You asked for the advantages, so I simply shared them.
I think if you used a knaider/swaider climbing system instead of your multi step aider, you could get up and down the tree even quicker and easier. Great design!
Cool
Add some amsteel daisy chains and that’s one slick method! I’m using something similar, 4-Wild edge steps and a 5 step aider then rappel down and it’s slick.
Yeah I bought some more rope to be able to try it
Very smart, thanks for sharing!
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