My 2020 CLIMBING METHOD | Tethrd Phantom Saddle Hunting!

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Gear I Use!
Bows: Elite Energy 35, Elite Victory, Elite Kure, Elite Rezult, 31" draw, 50-60 pounds
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[@jamesstockton3777]

Great video as usual just one piece of advice, install your tether before stepping on your platform.

[@elgigante650]

Thabks for this.

[@kevinsmith5775]

Carry as you go aiders with climbing rates tubular webbing is legit

[@40beretta1]

Golden rule to Ascending or descending....three-points of contact. I spent 17 years of my life in Construction / rough carpentry / days before ANYONE thought of wearing safety harnesses. I'm watching you step on to the little platform...and relying on just that strap and buckle. Gives me the heebie jeebies, and I'm not afraid of heights. With that said....very well done. Gives me more to consider

[@justjabki2079]

Hey Nate, I have been here since the DIY lighted knock days😄. And it just blows my mind at the quality growth of this channel. Keep up the great work man. And good luck this season!

[@averagejackarchery]

Haha! And BOY has it come a LOOOOONG way! Thanks for sticking with me! Good luck to you as well.

[@paslayer]

Do they make a climbing platform instead of all those sticks. Would be easier and much faster

[@jeffthebean1]

So, I admit ignorance here, but I see a lot of kits have a lineman’s rope and a climbing rope. I see you just using a lineman’s rope. Are there specific circumstances to use a climbing rope and some circumstances where you wouldn’t need one? Or does it just depend on confidence?

[@averagejackarchery]

Are you referring to a lineman's and a tether? The former is only used for going up and down, the latter is once you're on stand/platform to remain attached to the tree.

[@jeffthebean1]

@@averagejackarchery thats probably what I’m referring to. Still new to the idea of saddle hunting and haven’t learned all the terminology.

[@ScottWConvid19]

How does that green headlamp from Cyclops Lights hold up over time? I've been having a lot of bad experiences trying to find a headlamp that will dependably last longer than a year

[@paulcrave3112]

Maybe I missed it but what did you use for the sling to carry your sticks?

[@averagejackarchery]

I use a bow sling carrier. The one NAP makes with the buckles in my favorite.

[@G2Outdoors]

Sweet video! Thx for showing. I follow a lot of those same procedures.

[@Prog27801]

Great system! I highly recommend the titan strap to strap your sticks together. Very quick very easy and holds them solid.

[@brandonthompson8550]

I’ll def have to look up this titan strap

[@mdsaddlehunter3796]

What length did you go with?

[@Prog27801]

MD Saddle Hunter I have 3 hawk helium’s and went with the 18”

[@Prog27801]

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[@Prog27801]

That’s where I got the idea. The buckle is aluminum and the strap is good quality

[@royhoglund1322]

Nice how to video! Best one I've seen climbing using sticks and setting them and the platform!

[@jontaylor742]

I use an aider on my bottom stick. I use 4, 30 inch sticks. The top of my first stick ends up being about 70". Add 90 inches for 3 more sticks with 18 inches in between (54). Total = around 18 feet. I'm just not comfortable using the aider between each one just to keep from hauling 5 more pounds in the woods. Also, on my 3rd & 4th sticks I have a piece of orange 550 cord on them and leave them on the ground and pull them up when I need them. Keeps me from clanging metal against each other.

[@TheAllankuz]

Well done - The only thing I do different is I tend to tether in prior to stepping on the platform!

[@aclawrence]

A guy just posted on saddle hunter Facebook yesterday. He stepped onto the platform without tethering to the tree. The strap came off the versa button and he fell and impelled the climbing stick into his leg about 3”. Had to take a chopper ride to the hospital.

[@evanwhitaker6696]

I also like to tether in before stepping to the platform.

[@drewcollins77]

He’s got his lineman’s belt on!!!!

[@TheAllankuz]

@@drewcollins77 Yep - that’s pretty obvious, what’s also a truth is majority of accidents happen stepping on and off stands or platforms. Considering one will tie into the tether once on the platform, taking the extra precaution of hooking in prior to stepping onto a platform is only an extra safety step that you can choose to do or not. A linesmen belt is a guarantee we don’t hit the ground, it does not assure we will be injury free in case of a fall, slip or accident.

[@evanwhitaker6696]

@@drewcollins77 yes he has a lineman belt on but if the worst happens while stepping on the platform the tether will arrest his fall much more efficiently than the belt. You may slide down the tree a bit and who knows what happens from there. But hey, some people still don’t use harnesses so to each their own.

[@TheWVgoodguy22]

Looks mighty familiar from last Saturday with a few tweaks (daisy chain everything and no pouch 👝) for the 2021 season. 🏹🦌

[@luckytrapper7656]

I like to run my predator platform at the same height as my top step that way I can use that top step if I need to. It also helps me to get to my pack since I keep it on the opposite side of the tree. Great video, keep them coming.

[@GiosSimCorner]

i have 4 Hawk helium mini's with a 2 step aider on my bottom stick. i'm 5'6 250lbs and I struggle to get up the tree using the aiders. I know I need to lose a considerable amount of weight which would make it easier but does any have any suggestions that could help in the time being. I was considering a 5th stick but not sure.

[@walter992]

Slow and steady wins the race. Not being a tall man I use 4 LW sticks with my first having a single step aider. I have also added a double step to the top step on all my LW sticks. This gets me to 20' at the platform.

[@mdsaddlehunter3796]

I agree with slow and steady. I am a tall man (6'7") and I use 4 Beast sticks with a 22' aider for the bottom step only. I am not too keen on aiders above that. I put mu platform maybe 6" above the top step. That puts my feet at 17" and my drawn arrow around 22-23 feet. That works for me.

[@flyfishermannick3632]

Awesome video. Definetly helped me out understanding saddles. But did anyone else get like literally 10 sets of adds

[@averagejackarchery]

Changed the frequency of the ads. It does it automatically. Sorry about that!

[@flyfishermannick3632]

@@averagejackarchery oh no worries. If it makes you more money leave it be!

[@averagejackarchery]

@@flyfishermannick3632 If I was in this for the money I would've quit a LONG time ago. Haha!

[@markangell3017]

Well explained thanks

[@paslayer]

I'll stick to my climbers

[@timahern7214]

When i get to my last step which i'm using wild edge steps with a 5 step aider i will climb up and put my tether on and hook up to my bridge climb back down so i can put platform up and tie a WE step on backside of tree even with platform so it gives me great range around tree but by having my tether hooked up i can swing around tree putting them on with no worries the linemen belt is in the way i feel a lot safer with the thether hooked up when that high up

[@someguysopinion3692]

Please do a video on ground blinds. A lot of us just won’t go up a tree. I only do ground blinds, or even just sitting on a chair with my back to a tree

[@averagejackarchery]

I haven't used a ground blind with any consistency in a decade. Maybe a sit or two in rifle season.

[@mdsaddlehunter3796]

Nice video Nate. I really like that you take your time going up and down. You definitely don't want an accident. I am using Amsteel daisy chain on my steps. That is my first mod on a new set of sticks (don't like straps and buckles if I can eliminate them). The sling pack is sooo suited to the Predator platform. Saturday should be a nice opener for you. Good Luck!!

[@tommythuntdeer]

Thanks for the demonstration. Going to get into this style of tree hunting. Appreciate you sharing!!!

[@jaymcwethy9026]

i would recommend to attach your tether from the top of your stick, before stepping onto the platform. if the platform were to have a failure of some sort while you step onto it, i think you would be alot better shape if you were tethered instead of just a lineman. nice set up man. Ive been 1sticking and srt climbing this year with my h2 saddle.

[@treeghost1978]

Whats the brand of hammock straps you're using? Definitely wanna give those a try but can't find and that have daisy chain loops far enough down to be used on a variety of tree sizes..

[@averagejackarchery]

Mine were MalloMe. Foxelli spinoff.

[@Njjb122]

I got a saddle a few weeks ago i wanted to have a whole off season to practice and experiment i have no clue how im going to climb yet so far i tried the we stepps with a 3 step aider and the knaider swaider cant say im a big fan k/s is easier for me out of the 2...i just ordered drt kit for presets im hoping itll be good ill prlly end up with 4 beast stick mini with a movable 2 step aider

[@eschmandt66]

I like the duffle bag idea for back band. I made a back band out of an old rifle sling, and scrap piece of an old safety harness. I have an aider on my bottom muddy pro stick that I’m going to attach the sling, to carry my sticks over my shoulder. Love the videos, keep up the great work. I’m looking forward to using my 3v sling pack this year as well.

[@JayN4GO]

Hope to see some hunting footage. Do you prefer a hang on for longer sits?

[@averagejackarchery]

Actually the opposite! My back doesn't like me sitting down straight on my spine anymore. Kills my lumbar. It's the saddle for 100% of my sits anymore.

[@kevoman4980]

how how is your saddle rigged for travel around your waste?

[@averagejackarchery]

Cinched tight above my waist above my belt line. My bridge is done about 3/4 cinched with the excess tucked into my right cargo pocket on my hunting pants.

[@bobbygolden8322]

Great Video!

[@jasonzafran5074]

please, more info on technique and less on advertising, thanks.

[@averagejackarchery]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/iYq7Zq2andqWgbc Sure.

[@kevinanderson4610]

What headlamp do you use? I heard you say green cyclops in the video, but I didn't see a link for it.

[@averagejackarchery]

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[@bkbowhunter1]

Looking forward to seeing your videos. 👍

[@devinbailey4569]

Serious question, why not just use climbing spurs like tree surgeons use? then you don’t haft to worry about any straps and I’m about 99 percent sure it way faster and makes just as much noise setting up as anything else

[@averagejackarchery]

Spurs are illegal on public land in many states, PA included.

[@joelfindley7140]

Any tips on keeping your feet from getting fatigued well sitting for 3+ hours in the saddle? I’m using a predator platform, this is the first season and I’m trying to shorten the learning curve

[@averagejackarchery]

I just go to a sitting position when my feet are fatigued. Also, angling the platform down is a good tip. @thebudgetsportsman Has a video on that actually!

[@joelfindley7140]

@@averagejackarchery tried this last night, sat for 4+ hours no issues with the ankles.

[@madhuntsadventures]

Looks like you’ve got a great system for this season!

[@deeter900]

Try handing the stick around the tree instead of tossing the line.

[@averagejackarchery]

On a tree that is much more "ideal" in size for hunting out of, my orangutan arms do just that!

[@jeretqueen382]

Slow is smooth, smooth is fast.

[@ScottWConvid19]

Wisdom cries out. Must people have their ear buds in at high volume though. lol Imagine if ppl practiced this with their driving.

[@timbow50]

Better hurry, the sun is gonna set! lol

[@djt6753]

God you talk to much had to fast forward just to see some action

[@averagejackarchery]

Imagine being one of my English students 🤦

[@djt6753]

Ahh totally makes sense now. Stay safe