I appreciate this video brother I'm 40 years old just now getting in to saddle huntin and you broke this down in layman's terms and it's 100% easier than I thought it was gonna be
ive been one sticking for the past 2 years. I highly recommend using an autoblock attached to your linemans loop. good insurance to make sure you're not on a liquid diet the rest of your life. definitely recommend using a quick link over the carabiner for your tether as well
If you have a $2 body, then buy a $2 carabiner...... and rope for that matter. Petzl is a very good brand and used by many arborist. Great video! Thank you
I’m using my 2 year old tethrd skeletor stick with a versa button to one stick because I can’t afford an actual one stick with a cam cleat yet. Watching you climb made me realize I was trying to get too much distance in each move and wasting energy having to lean over and undo that versa button. Thanks for the video
Man thats pretty dang cool! Never seen that done before. I was used to having to tote a climbing stand, only way i knew to do it in south Alabama! Good Lord is moving us back down there and i cant wait! God bless you and your family sir!
Love your channel brother! i live in Peppertown on Riley Rd down by Walton cemetery and we have several pear trees on our property and the deer around here are crazy about pears so no need to climb trees just walk out the front door and sit down for 30 mins or so most days and the deer just come to you. it is unreal how many deer i see each year eating our pears. to be honest killing them would be to easy and take the fun out of it and my mom loves to watch them so there's that! if it was not for that i would say come by and bag a few but she would kill me. i let my cousin get 2 this year and she went ballistic! but if you have a few acres put some pear trees on it and watch them come!
Its because it damages the tree. That's why it's illegal. Most arborist won't gaff a tree unless it's going to be removed. It's considered unethical. If you are a licensed arborist you aren't allowed to
@garrettserigney3259 its legal. I've talked to DNR about it. Really it's not going much deeper in to the tree than a climber would. I've been climbing for years it doesn't damage the tree that bad. Within a year or so the spike marks are barely noticeable
@@braxtonhall1513 good enough for me I have a pair I used of private land to hop around a lot but one stick on public .. I haven’t used them in 2 years I guess so I will be breaking them bad boys out this weekend
I wouldn’t ever use this method but I’d like to give it a go just to say I have, the products probably aren’t even available in the UK as the only way we shoot from height is using tree stands, and even they aren’t hugely popular. I’ve seen these in reels etc but the first time I’ve seen someone showing how they do it
Very simple and effective setup!! How do you like the ultralock pockets? I’m looking to get a set of them to add to my current saddle setup. I also one stick and have around 40ft of rope. How well does your rope pack into your pocket?
Not really that's how you do in tree climbing. The only thing that's wrong is the type of carabiner. It should be a triple lock instead of a twist lock. Those a more for rock climbing
I know your the new tethrd guy lol but need a cam cleat and one stick then don’t have to carry that platform and you really should use a delta quick link I had my carabiner give when I first started one sticking love the videos but we gotta work on your one stick setup lol
Self-appointed safety officer here. Ok, let's pretend this was a safe climb. First, we will have to ignore the aluminum carabiner sideloaded on the tree. Second, ignore the slack that's interduce when climbing up onto the stick. Third, ignore when you unhook from the tree at hunting height to go over a limb, while standing on an aluminum platform that you routinely drop! Freaking forth thing to ignore is the unholy way you are treating your ropes. Figure 8-man, figure 8. Hey, dying doesn't scare me as much as living in a wheelchair for 4 or 5 decades, and hurting the people I care about. Now before I go to see the judge for your arrest warrant. I would like to recommend the S.M.A.R.T. one stick (NO SLACK) method. First time viewer, and I'm subscribing. God bless.
I mean was it really that bad? I’m not an expert but he articulated what he was doing and showed an effective way to get up there. We can always improve but I’m sure he’s been up and down tons of times with this method.
@@christophermorris481 I'll put it to you like this. I can see a person climbing like this over, and over, there whole life, and never having anything bad happen to them. Now imagine 5,000 people doing this. Now what do you think will happen? Do you know of anyone falling while deer hunting? Staying connected (with no slack in your connection) to the tree is the safest way to go. I'm scared of heights and routinely hunt very high, because it's when I have the most success. So, I think about it a lot! No way I would do it if I could fall. I use the S.M.A.R.T. One Stick (NO SLACK) Method for mobile hunting. Just trying to help him and his followers. That includes you, God bless.
@@Latituderanch lol, I will not shud up. And, who appointed me? Self-appointed means I did. It's literally the first thing I said. Are you democrat or something? Sorry if I hurt your feelings. I'm trying to help folks not die or get paralyzed. What are you doing?
Disclaimer to everyone, Trent ended up getting himself a quick link for rappelling and anyone anchoring like this should be doing the same. Side loading a caribiner can kill you
@@Latituderanch I have an old step that I used with the cam cleat and the cam cleat stopped catching the rope so it was slipping when I would try to put weight on it. Once I got this stick it worked fine and was quick enough for me 👍🏻
Cam cleat, platform on top of stick and 3 step aider. Would make life a lot easier on you. My first year one sticking as well but I did have your same set up till I tried all mentioned above and absolutely love it now.
If it works for you great, but it seems like a massive pain in the ass, other than the little added weight what would be the negative about using 4 sticks with your aiders?
@@austinhayes3901 it hasn’t been a pain for me honestly. Once I had done it 5-6 times it was pretty easy. And it’s just what I do, I’m not saying one is better than the other just personal preference
I appreciate this video brother I'm 40 years old just now getting in to saddle huntin and you broke this down in layman's terms and it's 100% easier than I thought it was gonna be
ive been one sticking for the past 2 years. I highly recommend using an autoblock attached to your linemans loop. good insurance to make sure you're not on a liquid diet the rest of your life. definitely recommend using a quick link over the carabiner for your tether as well
If you have a $2 body, then buy a $2 carabiner...... and rope for that matter. Petzl is a very good brand and used by many arborist. Great video! Thank you
I’m using my 2 year old tethrd skeletor stick with a versa button to one stick because I can’t afford an actual one stick with a cam cleat yet. Watching you climb made me realize I was trying to get too much distance in each move and wasting energy having to lean over and undo that versa button. Thanks for the video
Man thats pretty dang cool! Never seen that done before. I was used to having to tote a climbing stand, only way i knew to do it in south Alabama! Good Lord is moving us back down there and i cant wait! God bless you and your family sir!
Love your channel brother! i live in Peppertown on Riley Rd down by Walton cemetery and we have several pear trees on our property and the deer around here are crazy about pears so no need to climb trees just walk out the front door and sit down for 30 mins or so most days and the deer just come to you. it is unreal how many deer i see each year eating our pears. to be honest killing them would be to easy and take the fun out of it and my mom loves to watch them so there's that! if it was not for that i would say come by and bag a few but she would kill me. i let my cousin get 2 this year and she went ballistic! but if you have a few acres put some pear trees on it and watch them come!
I would be using a quick link for side load purposes on the rappel line it can handle the load verses a carabineer which is not meant for side load .
@@davidbroxterman5624 I got a quick link now and a new rope haha 🤜🏻
Hey I've never seen that done...love it! Thanks.
Loving your channel.
That was pretty slick. thanks for sharing
Best set-up I've found is using tree gafs. Here in ga you can do it on public too. I also use a repel rope to get down
Lucky! It’s illegal in Louisiana 😒
Its because it damages the tree. That's why it's illegal. Most arborist won't gaff a tree unless it's going to be removed. It's considered unethical. If you are a licensed arborist you aren't allowed to
As far as I know it’s illegal in Georgia unless they changed regs lately.. used to not be able to penetrate the bark of the tree with screw ins
@garrettserigney3259 its legal. I've talked to DNR about it. Really it's not going much deeper in to the tree than a climber would. I've been climbing for years it doesn't damage the tree that bad. Within a year or so the spike marks are barely noticeable
@@braxtonhall1513 good enough for me I have a pair I used of private land to hop around a lot but one stick on public .. I haven’t used them in 2 years I guess so I will be breaking them bad boys out this weekend
Is that an F’ing Ford F’ing Ranger!!??? Shout out from Rankin County
I wouldn’t ever use this method but I’d like to give it a go just to say I have, the products probably aren’t even available in the UK as the only way we shoot from height is using tree stands, and even they aren’t hugely popular.
I’ve seen these in reels etc but the first time I’ve seen someone showing how they do it
Best UA-camr in Mississippi by far
Very simple and effective setup!! How do you like the ultralock pockets? I’m looking to get a set of them to add to my current saddle setup. I also one stick and have around 40ft of rope. How well does your rope pack into your pocket?
The pockets are a game changer! Holds the rope and pretty much everything else lol. 5 star saddle for sure
Oh….boy! You’re gonna get it from all the “experts” about using the carabiner like that on the end of your rope.
“Michael Jackson eating popcorn meme”
Not really that's how you do in tree climbing. The only thing that's wrong is the type of carabiner. It should be a triple lock instead of a twist lock. Those a more for rock climbing
you should look into installing a cam cleat on your stick. lots quicker
I know your the new tethrd guy lol but need a cam cleat and one stick then don’t have to carry that platform and you really should use a delta quick link I had my carabiner give when I first started one sticking love the videos but we gotta work on your one stick setup lol
Brother you must have good knees.. As a 10 year softball catcher and a 10 year coach I cannot.. But it looks awesome #HAILSTATE
Its not the size of the stick that matters. Cheers from Jxn!
Lmao holy shit. I follow you on tik tok and just come across your channel here 😂
How are you not soaked with sweat every time? Not to mention getting down in the dark 😂
What happens when you accidentally drop your one step?
Dang ole pampers tree diaper!
I’d be so sweaty by the time I’m done haha
Saddle hunting is so much fun
Self-appointed safety officer here. Ok, let's pretend this was a safe climb. First, we will have to ignore the aluminum carabiner sideloaded on the tree. Second, ignore the slack that's interduce when climbing up onto the stick. Third, ignore when you unhook from the tree at hunting height to go over a limb, while standing on an aluminum platform that you routinely drop! Freaking forth thing to ignore is the unholy way you are treating your ropes. Figure 8-man, figure 8. Hey, dying doesn't scare me as much as living in a wheelchair for 4 or 5 decades, and hurting the people I care about. Now before I go to see the judge for your arrest warrant. I would like to recommend the S.M.A.R.T. one stick (NO SLACK) method. First time viewer, and I'm subscribing. God bless.
I mean was it really that bad? I’m not an expert but he articulated what he was doing and showed an effective way to get up there. We can always improve but I’m sure he’s been up and down tons of times with this method.
@@christophermorris481 I'll put it to you like this. I can see a person climbing like this over, and over, there whole life, and never having anything bad happen to them. Now imagine 5,000 people doing this. Now what do you think will happen? Do you know of anyone falling while deer hunting? Staying connected (with no slack in your connection) to the tree is the safest way to go. I'm scared of heights and routinely hunt very high, because it's when I have the most success. So, I think about it a lot! No way I would do it if I could fall. I use the S.M.A.R.T. One Stick (NO SLACK) Method for mobile hunting. Just trying to help him and his followers. That includes you, God bless.
@@LIFEONTHELINE-xn8gs um….. shuddup!😂
@@LIFEONTHELINE-xn8gs who appointed you “hall monitor”??? I don’t think the tile of the post was “ critique my climb for safety”
@@Latituderanch lol, I will not shud up. And, who appointed me? Self-appointed means I did. It's literally the first thing I said. Are you democrat or something? Sorry if I hurt your feelings. I'm trying to help folks not die or get paralyzed. What are you doing?
How much does this setup cost?
Man, this looks like it’d be a nightmare to do before first light
Disclaimer to everyone, Trent ended up getting himself a quick link for rappelling and anyone anchoring like this should be doing the same. Side loading a caribiner can kill you
@@ethanfaunce108 that is 100% correct ✅
I've got a chopped down one stick with a cam cleat attached, it's money.
Might get into this method to broaden my arsenal, climber can’t get everywhere
Man quick links aren’t even that expensive quit side loading that carabiner😭
Why aren’t you using a cam cleat? Makes it a lot easier than wrapping that versa button.
@@Latituderanch I have an old step that I used with the cam cleat and the cam cleat stopped catching the rope so it was slipping when I would try to put weight on it. Once I got this stick it worked fine and was quick enough for me 👍🏻
@@Trent_Ellis word! Fair enough lol. I hope you’re pulling a recurve up to that perch! 😂💪🏽
@@Latituderanch 😂😂 definitely not cool enough for that!
@@Trent_Ellis well…. Tell your wife …. 💪🏽
😂😂
Cam cleat, platform on top of stick and 3 step aider. Would make life a lot easier on you. My first year one sticking as well but I did have your same set up till I tried all mentioned above and absolutely love it now.
If it works for you great, but it seems like a massive pain in the ass, other than the little added weight what would be the negative about using 4 sticks with your aiders?
@@austinhayes3901 it hasn’t been a pain for me honestly. Once I had done it 5-6 times it was pretty easy. And it’s just what I do, I’m not saying one is better than the other just personal preference
You made this WAY more difficult than it needs to be. This from a very experienced one-stick hunter.
Great suggestions. Very helpful.
That’s a young man’s game there, I am in my 60s an am not gonna try this.😊
What kind of stick is that?
It’s called a Tethrd One Stick. Not because he’s only using one stick, just happens to be what the company named that model of sticks haha.
No thanks I’ll just use my climber lmao
Same here, too many things for me to do wrong in this set up 😂
So you actually hunt? Hell come hunt KY with me!
Lol, I know you flat landers do it different... In ellijay we just prop up against a tree on a high ridge
Dude your side loading thar carabiner thats is a huge no no
Figure 8 is good mad rock is way safer
Honestly by the time you do all that the deer have got you snuffed out
That's way to much movement and noise for me..I'll stick to the old school way
Just use a flip line imo there is so much time wasted messing with ur one stick
Get a notch quickie.
Nope, not for me
Hell no! Too much time. Too much work. You’ll be sweating your ass off! No thx