Apex saddle/ two tether setup and climb to 20 feet

This is the second video in a series of field use of my system. This video is more about the details of use than the speed of the system.
I can setup and climb much faster when I'm not talking about it.
Thanks for watching

[@harveyrousejr.2069]

Awesome DIY set up. You're up the tree faster than the average one sticker.

[@apexpredatoroutdoors8308]

Thanks! That video was a while ago. The system has been improved since then. From what I've seen, I can be up and back down in half the time a one sticker takes to go up.

[@toddhatten354]

Wow, you cooned up that tree a lot faster than i was expecting.

[@kennethrogers1129]

Made some improvements and climb quickly

[@apexpredatoroutdoors8308]

Thanks!

[@kennethrogers1129]

Sounds like you might like to have a redundant bridge

[@apexpredatoroutdoors8308]

I have a redundant center tie in. I don't have a bridge as they call it.

[@jasonphillips1342]

What was the black adjustable stuff u put around the rope to protect it

[@apexpredatoroutdoors8308]

Heat shrink tubing.

[@timk1512]

@@apexpredatoroutdoors8308 do you happen to get that heat sharing from the cable company? Trunk and feeder heat shrink?

[@apexpredatoroutdoors8308]

@@timk1512 I used electrical heat shrink tubing with adhesive inside from Amazon. Do you have a link for the stuff you're talking about?

[@dawheele1]

I'm not digging how you have to hug the tree I like this method though it seems very safe I copied it and I use 6-in balls on the tether portion so as the tether goes through the ball and down to my safety strap it provides a gap between the tree and the tether for a handle the ball also holds the tether to the tree and not allowing it to fall

[@apexpredatoroutdoors8308]

You have to hug the tree? I have to lift the loop up the opposite side of the tree, but not hug it.
Other than that, how was it to climb with?

[@DM-sq3jm]

I initially misread your comment and thought you made a reference to having 6" balls. LOL! It made sense when I reread it.

[@randyscott990]

Ain’t no way you would use that system without a hang on stand. Standing for any extended period with stirrups under your arch is not comfortable. I climbed trees for years with climbing spikes, I know from experience. Cool set up though.

[@apexpredatoroutdoors8308]

Thanks! I have several options for platforms. For predator hunts, I just use the stirrups as is. For longer sits, I have a board that is suspended from the stirrup lines.
I have a more current videos of the platform on my channel.

[@chadberlin2612]

OMG! That was PAINFUL to watch.

[@apexpredatoroutdoors8308]

I'm glad you liked it. Thanks for watching!