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@curtisgore1611

3 жыл бұрын

He is the shit

Great video Garrett and Sam. Yall do such a great job on these DIY type videos.

I love how you did this video, all the info a new person needs but nothing extra. Thank you for being thorough, it's really appreciated!

Excellent video, I never realized how much effort tree climbing is even with minimal equipment. All of the smaller pieces of gear like the plastic rope clip and the adjustable orange line really make all the difference in ease of use and safety, thanks for the ideas! Love this channel, thanks for the content!

Hey Garrett, just want to say thanks for this very complete video man. This is the only one I've found that shows start to finish, including hauling your bow up, where you hang all your stuff, and you even shot your bow. Super solid work man. Much appreciated.

This is the best one stick/rappelling video that I have seen. I always had questions about the pull up rope being attached to the repel line to get it down. Your camera angles helped me to see exactly what you were doing which is awesome! Thanks for another quality instructional video! It is greatly appreciated.

Every time I think my system kicks butt, Garrett comes up with something that makes mine look like it was from the Dark Ages. Seriously though, thanks man, your videos are really helpfully thorough.

Another great video! I seen the og video and appreciate the update. As a hobbyist tree climber, rappeller I can dig the preparation that went into this as well as the safety tips to new climbers. Keep em coming buddy!

I've watched so many one stick climbing methods and yours was the most thorough even a kid would understand. As a first time hunter/climber I understood it very clearly. The video detailing explanation was on point thank you.

I remember your early videos and I knew you were going places. And you'll only do more and better things!! You are 100% the real deal!!

@DIYSportsman

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

I love the way you explained side load. Super easy to understand.

Thanks for the info. I've been watching so many one stick methods trying to piece together a plan for myself and I'm definitely going to implement some of your techniques. Great video

Just purchased a saddle setup with tethrd and this is one of the best videos out there for information on safety and getting comfortable with your gear. If you are new to saddle hunting watch this video as many times as you need to for ease of mind.

Thanks Garrett I have been waiting for this one, great job, thank you

I am 62 years old and I just purchased some sticks,platform,and a saddle,can’t wait to practice for next year archery season.Good video

Best video and method I've seen yet! Thank you for posting!

What an excellent and thorough demonstration and explanation! Thanks!

Just wanted to say your videos are detailed and good. I won’t be doing that but enjoy multiple sticks. Good luck

i want this whole set up. well done

This is the first one stick and rappel method video that is actually very well put together now I want to do this

@DIYSportsman

3 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

Thank you … informative and to the point, the carabiner side load explanation was info I needed

Excellent video with great explanation!

thank you for the video my friend. very nice explained to make sure every one stay safe out in the woods. God bless you

Garret great job of presenting a well thought out system for one sticking! I use multiple sticks with the Madrock Safeguard, quick link, and climbing rope as well. I like the addition of the Nite-Ize gear tie on the quick link, never hurts to have a little back up so that doesn’t slip! Also I use a Doyle’s gear hoist to pull the bow up, I never thought to use it to get the rope down, very clever! The only thing that I was a little sketchy about was using that plastic clip instead of tying a half hitch in the rope. Other than that you are right up there with Joe on one sticking! Thanks for the video I enjoyed it.👍

been following your channel since you began. I've one stick-rappel for 2 seasons. Your video is THOROUGH and will shorten learning curve for those new to saddle/1-sticking/rappelling ! Of course it seems I'm updating my saddle system after each season for the past 3 years now. Goal is to achieve lightest weight, safest system, Run-n-Gun as I'm located in the west. Often hike in mile or 2, sometimes spike camp several miles into the backcountry. BUT when those new steps on your climbing stick become available....Let us know with a video. thank you.

Great demonstration and explanation of when it might be more beneficial to use the one stick method. From what I'm seeing, a saddle is a more comfortable climbing harness and the platform is just a little tree stand with no seat! The key takeaways to this method is the rappel as a rapid descent, lighter for longer hikes and ability to climb higher if needed. Thanks.

I always enjoy your videos Garret. Thanks for taking the time to clearly explain everything and getting the details clearly shown. I appreciate your frank assessment of how you would use it in some situations but probably would use multiple sticks 80% of the time. I agree, and after trying it am thinking 3 or 4 sticks with an aider or two will get me high enough and more quietly with less sweat and fiddling.

Great vid. Thanks for covering the side load issue!

Excellent video! If you dont mind, a few suggestions. 1. A sliding stopper knot behind your quick link takes a bit of the fiddle factor away from dealing with a gear tie. 2. I worry about your hands when moving your tether up. A pair of 7/64th amsteel/ridged tube handles keep your fingers from between the tree and rope. 3. Since your using a linemans to secure yourself in position, you can reduce the number of tether moves by "flipping" your tether up the tree. Thanks for sharing! I will take a few things away and add to my system.

I have always gained solid info from your videos. I have been searching for a video that clearly shows rappelling. A lot of the videos do not really show type retrieval well. I was not necessarily looking to one stick, but I can now see certain situations where it could be advantageous and you have me thinking. I have been saddle hunting about 5 years now and have switched to the Tethrd One stick. I think that could be a good stick to one stick with. It's pretty much in the name. Lol! Not sure if that was their intent. Anyway, one well done and informative video. Thank you

Excellent video work. Pretty cool with the clouds behind you. You look like you're 3'000feet high.

Garrett sometimes I feel like you do these methods more for the challenge than anything. 😉. Also please do a bow review for that bow!

Very informative. Much appreciation.

great video, very well explained

Rappelling down the tree looks fun as hell. Lol. I like the thought of the one stick method but I am just now transitioning into climbing sticks from a climbing stand. Next season I may try saddle hunting but still not sure yet. Great video and thanks for the ideas and content. Good luck this season.

@tobinpokrzywa8158

4 жыл бұрын

I’m in the same boat, I’ve been using just a climber and traditional ladder stands for years but I got a set of aluminum sticks and a hang on. I was gonna go with a saddle but they’re very expensive

@josephtreadlightly5686

4 жыл бұрын

The alternative to this w/o as much gear is the double rope or MRS climbing rope system. However u pretty much have to go out in March & April & rig all your 🌳 spots with paracord to come back to in the fall. This adds a whole new level of dedication but I like to scout that time of year @ the end of winter & by doing the rigging I'm serving a double purpose for walking & riding on an off trail 🚲 all those miles. The benefit is that u don't have to haul all that gear back in the fall. It is a true minimalist way of getting into & out of a 🌳 quickly & quietly since u r connected @ all times from the ground to stand height & back to the ground. It really pays dividends later when it gets colder & your feet & hands r feeling the effects. That's why I choose to do it using that method.

Truly a nifty & safe setup. The guys who can't do this r not going to be interested in doing this in the 1st place. The guys who do this w/o a saddle or any type of linesman belt r just cruisin for a bruisin.

OK light just went on relative to tether and cord after repelling down. I’ve used tether that I girth hitch on itself. You’re using a biner so once tension is released at ground the tether will drop. Thanks. Great system very safe. Aider is challenging for me but learned hips out away from tree make bottom step more steady

Great video. Thank you.

Been waiting for a thorough video that showed one-sticking and rappelling. Thanks! I'm about to attach a cam cleat to a hawk helium mini. How did you attach your rope to your stick? I am no knot expert!

Garret, nice video with some help from Sam! Hey dude, I'm very impressed but at my age, I'm either sticking with my Tree Lounger, or buying a new Summit climber. Maybe even hunt from a ground blind more, but definitely this would not be for me! I'm leaving this to you young guns and Army Rangers!

Thank you for putting this together and sharing it. I love that you went through it in detail. I was wondering if you have concern about the gear lift jamming and pulling on the line unintentionally loosening it?

This was awesome.

Great video. Thanks

Awesome video 👍

This is exactly how I climb nowadays. More safe and you can get to the ground faster if you need to. Good video :)

Awesome once again, you keep it fast and fun. Thank you. Can you name/link to the rope ladder w steps you use/recommend, please?

Great information. I learned how to climb trees doing arborist work. Now deciding on what kind of system I want to use for deer hunting. A micro pulley would be nice to address the problem of the slack. I've heard of guys dropping 5 ft and breaking there back.

Awesome video. I keep coming back to this as my refresher course. Do you still use the 6mm sterling rope for your stick tie down? And did you (or Carl) drill a hole in the side, between the cam cleat bolts, for your 6mm rope? What kind of knot is that at the end? And ONE more question, do you sell those 3D printed clips? Thanks again. Love this video.

Instead of the geartie on the tether you can double loop the rope and it adds friction and will keep your tether up! Hope that's helpful, I'm not sure how to explain what I mean but you can double loop it and it affects nothing. Just adds more friction and you can adjust it. You're tether won't slip with slack easily

Dude that is so much work! Sorry man I can't do this without sweating!

@DIYSportsman

4 жыл бұрын

It's not quite as much work as it looks like, though I do agree that multistick climbing in general is a little easier for me. When it comes to taller trees then the tradeoff starts to swing more towards the one stick when you balance needing to carry 4 or 5 sticks vs 1.

@mr.skeptical3071

3 жыл бұрын

Still love the vids man!

@mr.skeptical3071

7 ай бұрын

What exact model of the gear hoist is that?

Great job brother, can't wait for the fall. God bless you.

@seansoutdoors

3 жыл бұрын

@@petedogg369 Lol, I mean Autumn, lol, but now that you comment I can see how that could have been taken differently. Lol

@seansoutdoors

3 жыл бұрын

@@petedogg369 👍

I've been climbing DRT, but if I don't have a preset paracord to pull my rope up I have to use my sticks, also if I run and gun finding the right tree to use the throw ball can be a problem. I like the fact that you used your lineman's rope in addition to the tether while you climbed.

I've never thought one sticking was a good idea....until now!

Garrett check out the 'notch quickie' sold at arborist supply stores, to replace that quick link.You are absolutely right about side loading carabiners.The notch quickie is the way to go. Thanks

@DIYSportsman

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, I checked it out and it looks like that should work pretty well! And used within design considerations.

Great video. Although I wouldn't recommend anyone using the gear hoist or any cordage that is tied to themselves. If it were to jam I fear it could release the girth hitch.

Awesome video. Any special knot to connect the quick link to the rope?? Also do you have a video on how to make that aider??

Is the side loading a serious concern with carabiners? I picked up this method at saddlepalooza and was curious if I need to change my set up. Great video I’ve been looking forward to it for months!!

I have used ladder stands, Summit climbers, and hang on stands with sticks up until now. I am potentially interested in trying a saddle and platform instead of the hang-on stand. I have heard of "The One Stick Climbing Method" and wanted to learn about it, so I watched your video. It looks a little complicated and potentially scary/dangerous. However, your video is excellent. Thanks.

I use 4 sticks and a 4 step versa aider between each stick regularly where I hunt to get me up above 25 ft in my saddle. Getting up isn't so bad, since I get into the spot over an hour before first light and don't mind taking my time getting up the tree slowly and more importantly quietly. However, getting back down the tree is no fun after the morning hunt is over, especially when I'm cold/stiff from not moving much for hours and need to use the 4 step versa aider...I've thought about rappelling down and picking up my 4 sticks on the tree on the way down - do you think this is practical or even a remotely good idea based on your experience with your rappelling setup? Or do you think it wouldn't be worth the extra effort of carrying the extra rope, rappelling hardware, etc.?

Great setup. Got me thinking about the one stick and rap method for this season. 👍

@cedricpoage6873

3 жыл бұрын

I was just thinking the same thing..

What knot do you have tied to your linkage? I have a petzel triangle. Do you have a preference or should I go oval? Thank you for this, especially the rapelling part.

Love the idea for the rope grabber. Do be careful when moving up the tether not to get your fingers trapped if a slip or kick out happens. Happened to a guy last year

@DIYSportsman

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks. I've seen that there are little accessories guys can use to keep their hands outside of the rope.

@GeorgePelikan

4 жыл бұрын

A local guy uses two zip ties on the rope. Almost like sticking your pinkies out while drinking tea, if that makes sense. He grabs the tail of the zip ties to move the rope and his fingers never get near the danger zone

Great explanation of one sticking. What brand of oversized dumb pouch are you using in the video?

I am trying to decide which saddle I should buy so that I can give saddle hunting a try. I am leaning towards buying a two panel saddle like the ESS (rather than a single panel saddle like the Phantom). What do you think of one panel saddles vs two panel saddles? I am definitely going to try saddle hunting using multiple climbing sticks for ascending and descending, but I am also going to try the one-stick method for climbing and repelling down. Does the need to rappel when using the one-stick method effect the one panel vs two panel saddle equation in anyway?

would a soft shackle made of amsteel be reliable enough instead of a carabiner? I use one with my hammock set up and its rock solid, never slipped or pulled out yet.

That’s a great demonstration. What is the step distance on that particular stick your using? Thanks.

By far the best and safest method for using sticks! DIY, your the man. Great video Btw, what knot did you use on the quick link?

@DIYSportsman

4 жыл бұрын

It's a double fishermans knot.

@cdp50359

4 жыл бұрын

@@DIYSportsman thank you

bro is that a GEARHEAD bow now you are literally running my exact setup you videos are the most informative i can't wait to see some gearhead bow tuning stuff for high FOC arrow tuning and rests and sight options you chose, did you go slider grip? what is your draw length and how did you adjust your peep? Garrett your my hero bud seriously my favorite engineer hunter on youtube!!!

@DIYSportsman

4 жыл бұрын

I'll post a more in depth video, but basically its a B24 at 29.5# draw, Ripcord Lok micro, Black Gold Mountain Lite 5 pin (that I'll probably switch back and forth with ezv) Bowmar nose button and total peep. 1911 slider grip.

@robgrubb420

4 жыл бұрын

@@DIYSportsman thanks garrett seriously cannot wait to see it. you rock man!

@josephtreadlightly5686

4 жыл бұрын

@@DIYSportsman Ha haha. I already swapped my Black Gold Verdict Ascent out for the EZV. 30 1/4" Prime Logic CT-5 with a Trophy Taker X-treme Pro Click with a Bowmar nose & a Total Peep 1/4" & the new Conquest Smakdown 12" stabilizer. My bow has never been quiter.

Hello, I just learned of saddles and this method and this is what I've been searching for. I have questions though. I'm ignorant to the rigging. I've already ordered all major components but have questions about rope lengths. How many feet of 6mm TRC and Canyon Rope do you suggest I order? Also does it require 2 quicklinks or 1?

Garrett, your videos are the best. (Do you take donations, or should I just buy a shirt?) A few of questions, though, from this late onset hunter: 1. why do you tie the gear hoist BELOW the quick link? Why not tie to the quick link itself? 2. What device is that that you're using for rappelling? I thought I'd need a figure-eight to slow the descent and also a prussik or ropeman to hold me when I needed my hands free, but what you've got seems to do both. 3. Why don't you climb onto the top step of your stick? By the way, after watching your video on pinch points yesterday, I went out and marked a couple of new spots on my property.

What is the spacing in between steps on your sewn aider? And are you happy with that decision? I’m having trouble with determining the distance for my EWO stick. Wondering if maybe i should just go for the Ultimaider. Any advice?

With three Tethrd one sticks an a single step amsteel carry as you go aider, I’m getting 18ft to the platform saddle platform. It’s not the 25’ I need. My options are, more sticks ( they’re out of stock of course) . More aider (annoying as hell on the way down) or one sticking ( the safeguard can’t be bought at the moment due to stock issues ). The leaves are about to start falling and I’m in quite the annoying predicament. My concerns one sticking are 1) Noise going up. Especially around branches. 2) Branches, they have to be so damn annoying to work around while hanging and trying to make moves up the tree. 3) rope retrieval on a tree with many branches

So what cleat are we using? I keep seeing units rated for 300#, which makes me nervous.

Great Video Garrett... I am just switching to a saddle hunting from a climber for hunting public land in MN. Was considering one sticking to cut weight on the hikes into WW WMA. Good video for tips. I am also considering the Popup28, I'd go minimal most of the time but as you're aware here in MN, sometimes we're carrying a lot of clothing for long sits. Have you found it at all inconvenient only having access to the pack from the top?

@DIYSportsman

4 жыл бұрын

Not really, but sometimes I dislike having the hip belt take up extra space in the tree... though that comes with the territory being able to carry more stuff. All of my essentials are in the small side or top zip pockets or in my saddle. The only thing in my main pouch is clothing or camcorder for the most part.

How can I get my hand on a couple of those steps so I can make my own climbing stick? Thank you

Awsome video glad you went into detail about side loading haven’t seen to many people mention that. definitely learned some great takeaways that I’m going to use this fall

thanks for the all the helpful vids. Tie your platform, stick, and/or pack to the tail end of your climbing rope, and lower them?

@DIYSportsman

4 жыл бұрын

Usually I just toss the platform and stick down to the ground and then pick them up at the end. You couod tie and lower them though.

I've been thinking long and hard about one sticking next season I like the look of that stick where can I purchase the steps to make that stick

Appreciate the video I wrestled with whether to use a lineman rope or not but the amount of slack that occurs in the transition is just too much not to as you point out. Thanks for showing how you do it!

Do you have a video on how you did the retractible gear hoist in your saddle accessory bag?

great info. I really like the rappel down. (No worries about finding steps in the dark on the way down). I would appreciate it if you'd tell me what dump pouch you're using.

@DIYSportsman

2 жыл бұрын

This was just a cheap cordura dump pouch from Amazon that I put a bunch of Stealth Strips on. Though I really like the roll pouch concept for this now. Tethrd makes one and there are other 3rd party ones also.

Great video! What pouch is the hoist in? Thanks!

Nice video, what sys pouches are you using?

I've used my linemens belt to create another short bridge. I rappel with a figure 8 from my longer bridge, but use a ropeman1 attached to the shorter bridge to auto block...... is a ropeman1 safe in this manner to descend???

Do you have any videos on how to make a two step aider, or know of a good one I could buy?

I want one of those sticks!

The Harken Micro Cam Cleat is mounted on the climbing stick correct?

Are you having to pull really hard on the lever before it starts letting out rope? I just got the safeguard in and have been trying it out with an 11mm rope. I feel like I have to use a lot of strength to get it going. Feels like it’s digging into my hand trying to get it to release rope. Then when it does it’s like it releases all at once. Like a big drop. There seems no in between. Am I doing something wrong?

Good job

Is that a future climbing stick from Tethrd?

Just a safety question, is that quick link meant for that amount of side pressure from the tree?

Hey, man. Been using your tips to one stick this season. Thanks! Wondering what strap you use to attach your predator? Would like to get away from the factory strap and buckle.

@DIYSportsman

3 жыл бұрын

I use the Tethrd Versa straps

Awesome video! Was wondering if you backup your madrock? Lot of back and forth online right now about it, but wanted your thoughts.. Also rappelling while using multiple sticks thanks!

@DIYSportsman

Жыл бұрын

I personally don't back mine up. As for rapelling with multi-sticking, it can be a good way to go. Certainly safer to rapel down certain wonky trees. What I have noticed though is that if you climb up a leaning tree you'll rapel straight down with gravity which can make it tough to reach the sticks to remove.

I was hoping you would do a video on this subject great job AGAIN . Question I plan on buying a beast climbing stick for one stick climbing method. Should I get the mini climbing stick or the lounger one. . I am on a budget do think have a combination of a mini beast stick and a long one

@DIYSportsman

4 жыл бұрын

I'd go with a mini for 1 sticking with an aider, and full length for multistick climbing.

what knot did you use to tie your Sterling Rope to your quick link?

Idea, your repel rope could be your bow/gear rope. Swing it out the way and repel down

What are your thoughts on the petzl ID? Have you ever climbed with any of there stuff? It is crazy expensive!

@DIYSportsman

3 жыл бұрын

I don't have any experience with that device. A couple notable things in comparison to the Safeguard is that it weighs about 4x as much and doesn't have as large of a rope diameter working range.

Any more info on the Climbing stick

How did you make / what did you buy for the grommet?

What kind of knot is tied on the quick link? The website recommends a girth hitch, but that knot doesn't look like a girth hitch? I feel like that knot is SUPER important.