2TC Ascent & Descent (Two Tether Climbing)

[@Outdoorguy57]

Awesome system of climbing! I started using this method, made a few changes to suit me and love the lighter weight of the overall system and how easy, quiet and simple it is to use.

[@robertorivera7417]

Thank you I’ve been looking for a efficient non-mechanical way to ascend a tree so thank you very much for this couple adjustments and it will serve my purpose❤😂

[@robertbutler8005]

Thanks for taking the time to make this video. Helpful to see the technique in practice.

[@jeffhamilton7042]

Thank you! I've been trying this for a little while, and I just KNEW I was doing something wrong. As usual, I was making it a LOT harder than it should have been. Seeing where you place the foot tether at the tree, and where you tether your bridge, makes all the difference in the world. I hope to get enough practice that I make it look as effortless as you do. Thanks again.

[@thehunterspushstixs7940]

Right

[@allannesss7782]

How’s this system been working for year. I thought about this system years ago. My fear is sweating here in MT when it’s zero degrees. I climb mostly with bolts and an aider now .

[@OneWheelLess]

Awesome video, I’ve been thinking of this since I started saddle hunting this year. Great to see a good demonstration, looks like the sticks will stay home next time

[@silviopinzon3678]

Hats off to you Sir! Sometimes going old school is the best way to go. I can only imagine how the arborists from decades ago would get the job done. 👏🏻

[@forgedwildernessinstinct6852]

I very uch appreciate you posting this. I have been racking my brain on figuring out a way to climb a tree with just rope. With not a lot of rope. This method is very simple. I do wish you had talked about and showed more about how you desended. One of the things I was trying figure out was the knot you used to desend.

[@NorthFourtyTube]

Between my saddle and the tree is a VT Prusik and tied to the right lineman's loop is a Autoblock tied with a Hollowblock. The VT can be replaced with a Michoacan that moves easier. I will probably start using a Madrock Safeguard in place of the hitch between my saddle and the tree as it will be easier to SRT with. I have started using a left handed CT Quick Roll that I like a lot. I will probably backup the Safeguard with a Michoacan.

[@GBRbaptist]

How about passing limbs? This was my first year in a saddle, loved it but hated all the weight of sticks/platform and wasn’t sold on one sticking or presets. Considered 2 sticks with 3 step aiders on each and a top step scout platform since generally I hunt 12-15ft in the river bottoms, but again wasn’t sold on hight limitations. This is going to be what I’m practicing this off season.

[@NorthFourtyTube]

Just the one above that I made to answer a question on SaddleHunter.com, thread Why don't yall 2TC?. I was describing how I adapted the way Scott Adkins climbs to suit me. "Yes, it can be safer and simpler than that. I rig on the ground and don't change any thing at height. 35' of line feeds out of my right Sys hauler through a BD Guide ATC attached to the bridge and up to the tree as a tether. Above the ATC there is either a VT prusik (6mm TRC) or a autoblock (19" hollowblock). This serves the purpose of a standard prusik to adjust the distance to the tree, but maintains the full strength of the main line if the prusik fails. A prusik is usually the weakest link in a system. Below the ATC and attached to my right lineman's loop is a 13" hollowblock tied as a autoblock for back up and to keep slight tension on the ATC. I also climb with a left foot loop girth hitched to the tree, supper easy and fast. When the hunt is over all that's required to come down is to apply grip pressure to the hitches above and below the ATC. It's a controlled smooth descent and if you turn loose of either hitch the other will hold you where you're at, ie. to take your platform off. Once on the ground I temporarily take the line out of the ATC and feed it back into the right pouch and the reconnect the ATC for next time. Most of the time it never touches the ground and is nice in a swamp." Someone asked me to post a pic of the setup. I posted the pics below and the video. saddlehunter.com/community/index.php?attachments/2tc-saddle-setup-2-jpg.46038/ saddlehunter.com/community/index.php?attachments/2tc-setup-2-autoblocks-2-jpg.46039/ saddlehunter.com/community/index.php?attachments/2tc-setup-vt-autoblock-2-jpg.46040/ saddlehunter.com/community/index.php?attachments/foot-loop-jpg.46068/ In one of the photos I'm showing 2 autoblocks (13" Hollowblocks) and in another a autoblock and VT prusik (28" Ice Tail). I had been using a VT made from 6mm TRC when the main line was 8mm Oplux. Currently using 11mm WorkPro. There's 35' in the right pouch, (2lbs., 8,092 MBS). Can also SRT on it.

[@devinduncan2830]

My lord he’s making a lot of noise but I think he’s just wanting to show us the process. Love the idea and going to try this.

[@tomzygmunt6891]

Love it. Thank you.

[@afriendsmusic9878]

Really like the system. Could u walk us threw a build..materials etc thx

[@colinremmer2417]

How does it work if you come to a branch?

[@a.b.k1983]

I’ve watched this a few times because he makes it look so easy yet I was having trouble. Then I remembered I was a fat guy. There’s the difference!

[@dustinhamilton7886]

So are you ising a leg strap on your left leg like Scott uses ? Or you just tied in to your saddle and putting your knee against the tree in place of the leg strap ?

[@apexpredatoroutdoors8308]

2TC is the way.

[@paulcrave3112]

You have a video of how you made your gear for two tether climbing?

[@mot611]

What rigging secures your foot?

[@paulcrave3112]

I tried this today. Man, my ropes got hung up bad on the bark and it wasn’t even terrible bark. I think I’m too far away from the tree when I move my tether up or something.

[@HouseBladeDesign]

U make ur set up or buy it

[@paulcrave3112]

I hope you are willing to answer some questions. It appears you have a sleeve of some sort on your tethers. Can you tell me what it is? Is it attached in any way to keep it in place while climbing?

[@NorthFourtyTube]

Paul, I apologize for not seeing your question until now. What looks like a sleeve is just cammo duck tape to protect the sewn eye. As for the small black cord sewn to the foot loop it's 1/8" elastic cord. I got that and how I use it from Scott Adkins. The foot loop is made from a 2" strap run through a old back pack padded strap. Can be done many ways. On my CT Quick roll for SRT I used 1" webbing with a loop tied at the bottom and a 1" long piece of tubing below the knot. I slip my foot in and slide the tubing down to the top of my foot. The loop stays put and the single layer 1" webbing wraps small around the CT quick roll. 2TC is pretty simple. I think the key is keeping it simple and in your workspace. If you'll notice where the tethers are attached to the tree when I start. I'm not having to reach below my waste or above my head. You do have to trust sitting back in your saddle and I always keep my weight on one of the tethers. No clinging to the tree.

[@paulcrave3112]

@@NorthFourtyTube it sure looks like a sweet setup. It appears you are able to gain about 2’ on each move. Very good.

[@matthewstruven4838]

What happens when you drop your foot tether?

[@TheMichiganShow]

Rappel down and get it

[@lunarrn]

You gonna sit up there for hours with no foot rest?

[@NorthFourtyTube]

No, there are some photos of my full rig attached or on Saddlehunter.com that show my old Predator platform dangling off my left side. I use a Mission now and love that platform. The video was just showing up and down.

[@paulcrave3112]

What are you using for the foot loop ascending part of you set up? Nice climb.

[@paulcrave3112]

@@NorthFourtyTube what’s the cord sewn into your foot loop webbing that keeps the footloop secure to your foot? Does it have some sort of slip knot to tighten it to your foot?

[@glennflake5732]

Obviously a system for only climbing hardwood tree without noisy bark. 😮

[@eduardogonzales7959]

nice

[@tomzygmunt6891]

I use a Lone Wolf climber seat with 4 step wider attached instead of the foot aider. The procedure of ascending is essentially the same except when in reach hunting height I already have my plate form.

[@sdsswanson]

You should make a video on that. How do you fasten your foot to the seat securely?

[@josephreichart7545]

Bye Bye One Stick

[@kennethrogers1129]

perfect size smooth bark tree for two tether climb, but little skinny for saddle hunting to hide behind….. a let loop on your right thigh will help with larger trees, and some guys like two foot loops instead of one….

[@erictanczos6973]

This is the easiest way I’ve seen it done!

[@myotheraccount5947]

As the deer slowly walk far away

[@wild_sam9845]

As with any method, if the deer are 50 yards or less....

[@clarence4735]

Thats all fune and good but not all trees are straight with no limbs, sometimes a crooked one with limbs is all you have to choose from. So you would need a linemans also and undo one at a time to get past the limb

[@jakearcher1118]

I'll be damned