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I've always wondered how high I actually get with my climbing sticks, so I pulled out a measuring tape, climbed a tree as high as I could and measured the results. I've been working on climbing higher while hunting in order to avoid getting busted and had great success with it this past hunting season. Here I'm using four Tethrd One Climbing sticks, along with other saddle hunting gear by Tethrd.
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[@OutdoorsAllie]

Thanks for watching everybody. Let me know if you have any other saddle hunting challenges or ideas to try!

[@L2FlyMN]

Have you ever tried SRT or DRT Climbing methods? Used by professional arborists, & very fun! I’m now considering selling my new strap on steps, after trying it!!!! Hope Ian didn’t ruin things for you guys in Florida!!!

[@OutdoorsAllie]

@@L2FlyMN I haven't tried it yet, but it's on the list of things to do!

[@dawheele1]

Hello, great job on the video. I've been studying mobile climbing systems for a while now and they just don't seem that safe. And carrying climbing sticks everytime I go out hunting, wouldn't be my first choice ether because they can kick out and your foot can slide off the steps quite easily. Ratchet straps would work to hold the stick but their to heavy. Screw in steps were always the safest but they weren't light either and back then a safety harness was never even thought of. Lol

[@shannonmcdonald4825]

Wow, 18 ft.... YES ...i love yall's videos, and your enthusiam. For over 30 yrs, I've always jacked up in a tree to 30 ft + with a climbing stand, where i hunt, swamps of Louisiana, they spot you from afar.... been busted too many times, so had to climb higher... that saddle hunting ya'll do is a trip.... totally love it yeah!!@@OutdoorsAllie

[@Kurtdog63]

I used to climb high, but decided there are things worse than dying. Living life maimed from falling out of a tree comes to mind. I have killed deer out of stands as low as 7 feet off the ground. Some set ups actually require you to be closer to the ground because your shooting lanes can disappear if you go too high. I survived two tree stand falls to the ground, both of them involving equipment failure and not clumsiness... one was a climber that cut lose from the tree and I rode it all the way to ground. The second was a ladder stand that decided it wanted to be on the other side of the tree as I just started climbing down and it spun 90 degrees slinging me off 16 feet up. At that height, you actually have time to hear the air rushing past your ears before you hit the ground. These incidents happened over 20 years ago. I always wear a safety harness now. The best mistakes to learn from, are someone else's...

[@mattyice9923]

I’m new to hunting but I want to use a saddle and climbing sticks. I’ve gone up regular tree stands and I just don’t like them that much. I don’t need to be that high up. Just a little bit to see further would be good for me.

[@Kurtdog63]

Yes, even being just seven or 8 feet off the ground gives you a whole new perspective and it’s more enjoyable for a better view of your hunts

[@williamchristy3063]

WAY TO GO ALLIE! As long as you are comfortable hunting above a deer's field of view, then you'll do fine!

[@James-oi7mz]

Allie your reaching new heights every day! I did see the leaves on your shoes before Nick mentioned it. Having a dog I thought, that can only mean one thing. Actually, I always discovered it when I was driving to work. Glad you made it up and down safely. Those tree saddles are great! Great video!

[@OutdoorsAllie]

Thanks for watching James!

[@TommyTactix]

I always find the blind descent more nervous. Good job! You slayed it!

[@andrewfrederick392]

Nice! Great job Allie. Fun, and informational video. Best subscribed person I follow right there.

[@OutdoorsAllie]

Awesome. Thank you Andrew!

[@bjm8315]

Great video…that’s probably the longest in-between steps I’ve even seen. Always enjoy your vids. 👍🏻

[@OutdoorsAllie]

I was really try to stretch it out! Thanks for watching!

[@brettmartin764]

Great video! I liked that you’re not a know-it-all, and honest about heights are nerve-racking. You are relatable and easy to listen to

[@OutdoorsAllie]

Thanks for watching!

[@scottgulden7035]

That was a great tip at the end regarding platform at top stick at nearly the same level!! Allows for extra stepping around the tree to potentially make a shot.. Good job thank you!!

[@OutdoorsAllie]

For sure. Thanks for watching Scott!

[@1234MegaDylan]

Nice video! Extra cool being my Tethrd tree saddle set up just came in the mail yesterday!

[@OutdoorsAllie]

Sweet!

[@1234MegaDylan]

Seems like everyone is a lucky winner scammers are pretty good these days almost got me!

[@shawneldridge4465]

👌 What a great video This is, also great information and great demonstration as well. i enjoyed watching.

[@OutdoorsAllie]

Glad you liked it Shawn!

[@shawneldridge4465]

@@OutdoorsAllie I did and I cannot wait to more comes 👍👍

[@diogroogrofood1760]

good night Allie.congratulations for another excellent video I'm a fan of the channel........

[@OutdoorsAllie]

Thank you!!

[@diogroogrofood1760]

Allie I can't get in touch because I'm from Brazil

[@garygrimes2024]

Holy cow, i'm impressed girl! Your steps are incredible! I can't do that any more as I'm 59 years old and have no flexibility. I use aiders on all my sticks and can get about 24' with four sticks. Keep up the good work and stay safe!!!

[@OutdoorsAllie]

Thank you!

[@jimmymalone3494]

Great job Allie i enjoy your videos and good Luck

[@OutdoorsAllie]

Thanks Jimmy!

[@Marlon-lu9bf]

Hey Allie since I’m trying to get into hunting and absolutely love your videos you should make a video of you going to the store and buying all the gear you need for a beginner hunter and what you need to do to prepare for a hunt!!!

[@OutdoorsAllie]

I'll add it to the list! Thanks for watching Marlon.

[@FarmerFpv]

Your pup looks so proud at the end of the video. She's playing tricks on Allie, lol

[@OutdoorsAllie]

Hahahahah

[@earlshaner4441]

Hi from Syracuse NY everyone thank you for sharing your adventures

[@OutdoorsAllie]

Thanks for watching Earl!

[@wadudinhanter79]

We saw your video, you were very interested, we were very entertained by your adventure, I hope you will always be successful 👍👍👍

[@OutdoorsAllie]

Thank you so much!

[@-RONNIE]

Nice job 👍🏻 that was high for a saddle setup. Nick said - I'm going to have to spray you off I don't know if you're going to be allowed in the house 🤣🤣🤣

[@OutdoorsAllie]

LOL

[@ToddCBrown]

The thing I miss in the video is how you made such a giant step up between steps.

[@iamthecozyking]

Nice! Thanks for the awesome 👏🏽 video

[@OutdoorsAllie]

Thanks for watching!

[@GRockBlues]

Great job yinzers!

[@theamazinggoldfish8713]

Hey Allie you still hunting with the NXT. I sold mine and bought an Supra Focus Xl, but have now become very impressed with the Elite Remedy and or Rezult. Thanks for the video. 🏹🤠👍

[@OutdoorsAllie]

Still using it!

[@raysmith9855]

Awesome !!! Abby girl looks so innocent lol

[@markfletcher5457]

Great video. I did learn watching the video that I will not be saddle hunting. I'm a little to old but most of all I'm a lot too fat. I'm sticking to my Summit. I do hunt between 15 to 30 feet. It depends on location.

[@OutdoorsAllie]

Summit is nice too!

[@dalecmitchell1685]

Glad you made it up and down safe. Safety wise when hunting with the extra clothes on, can you add a couple more sticks? Or and the strap on the bottom of the other ones like the first stick? Stay safe!

[@OutdoorsAllie]

I usually stick with 4

[@richnfishn]

I learn a lot from your videos. I really have to get an ascender for my lineman’s belt…clutch

[@OutdoorsAllie]

Oh ya, that's a must!

[@felixramirez9111]

Wow! You're amazing! i enjoy all your videos. I had a similar thing happen while hunting. I got to my ladder stand in the dark and an hour after first light a buck walked up to my stand on the same trail i walked in on. he started sniffing the ground near my stand and i arrowed him. i climbed down and got ready to blood trail and realized somebody's dog left a surprise on the ground near my stand and it was now on my rungs, the platform on top and on my hands. Fortunately i had to retrieve my buck so I used a bunch of leaves to clean my hands and went and found my deer. HAPPY ENDING!

[@OutdoorsAllie]

Gross! LOL

[@L2FlyMN]

I've been repelling back down using a rescue 8, during practice, will now be investing in getting a gree gree!!! I ended up scrapping the sticks altogether, & went with the method of “SRT”, (Single Rope Technique), as most trees I target climbing, tend to be huge, & choked with limbs & branches. With the “PITN” (Pain In The Neck) of sticks, I might as well have stuck with the comfort of my almost 30lb noisy & cumbersome climber, which didn’t work with most trees, & why I looked for an alternative in the first place!!! Now, all I carry in, is my ropes/throw ball, ascending & repelling equipment, & platform. (Backpack with platform attached & bow). The learning curve is so well worth it!!!! Go in light, come out heavy!!!

[@OutdoorsAllie]

I haven't tried that yet.

[@ericwiitala5407]

That's impressive! I couldn't do 18'. I have a hard time up in a tree stand. I'm just too clumsy and don't like heights.

[@robertmcneely9889]

Made a living climbing utility poles. 15 ft and over is life threatening injuries and even death.

[@jasonlewis4967]

Awesome 😎👍 video 🎥

[@jaytac16]

Cool Video Allie, Im seriously considering getting a saddle for public land hunting this year. I tested out the new phantom elite at the Harrisburg outdoor show and thought it was pretty cool. I guess you always roll with 4 sticks, to get that extra height?

[@OutdoorsAllie]

What did you think! Yes I usually use 4

[@jaytac16]

@@OutdoorsAllie I put on the phantom and phantom elite, the elite was just more comfortable to wear imo

[@45gajpm]

Love the video Allie, but I'm 60 yo and 218 lbs. Think I'll stick to my old climbing stand or ladder stand.

[@joshkeller84]

Since you are climbing with sticks, you could rappel down fairly easily and cheaply and make it so much more safer. Climbing down sticks in the dark is the most dangerous part of the hunt I believe.

[@jeffreygerber4336]

Agree

[@MiguelTorres-ho5gv]

I always bring a little head lamp because of this!

[@devinwheat7964]

That’s why I use my tether on the way down instead of a lineman rope. I only use the lineman to go around a branch on the way up or down.

[@MiscMitz]

Nice!

[@HUNTERSADVANTAGE]

Enjoyed the video!

[@OutdoorsAllie]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@OutdoorsAllie]

Thanks for watching!

[@fredgillick3071]

Hey Allie, I'm glad that Nick was there and you didn't try the climb by yourself. I don't want my chef to get hurt. lol By the way... when are we having some bear for dinner? Take care and be SAFE.

[@russelllangworthy8855]

I don't think Nick being there was going to prevent her from getting hurt. It's not as if he could have caught her if she fell. Also, it amazes me that you guys eat bear. They're such a nasty animal. They eat rancid, rotten, maggot covered dead animals. I'll stick with nice, corn fed deer.

[@OutdoorsAllie]

The 2 bears we've eaten have been delicious.

[@russelllangworthy8855]

@@OutdoorsAllie That's only because you're an excellent cook. I'm sure you could make a dead skunk taste delicious, but I'm not eating it. Lol.

[@ronmacdougall9612]

Hey girl,good video,I will be trying my saddle out this spring.I’m shooting for sixteen feet.

[@OutdoorsAllie]

👍 Should be exciting!

[@ronmacdougall9612]

@@OutdoorsAllie is this a scam

[@willwillis2381]

Great job girl. I never climbed higher than I could comfortably drop my bow and jump. Of coarse that's only if I got a hit. Not too often.😕

[@OutdoorsAllie]

Thanks for watching!

[@wingwhacker7500]

Nice to be young. I hunt from nice ground blinds now. Much safer and warmer. Interesting video though!

[@timwagner9170]

You’re more flexible than most people ! 18’ that’s to high for me!

[@MichiganGreatOutdoors]

The clarity of your camera is incredible. Do you mind sharing what your filming with? Thanks 🤙

[@OutdoorsAllie]

Thank you! This video was with a Sony A7C

[@MichiganGreatOutdoors]

@@OutdoorsAllie Thanks yo

[@MichiganGreatOutdoors]

@@OutdoorsAllie What lens? Thanks!!

[@reallywow6755]

No pun intended but slack will trip you up. Be careful, too many people enjoy your spirit to someday get bad news.❤

[@mikeguy9668]

You are very bendy sis! That's one hell of a stride. Im 6'3" and I don't think mine is that long

[@OutdoorsAllie]

It took some practice LOL thanks for watching Mike!

[@OttawaOldFart]

I had a coworker who claimed to fall asleep up in those trees sitting on that tiny bench and not fall out. I could not sleep out of fear of falling asleep and waking up halfway down LOL

[@OutdoorsAllie]

No sleeping for me!

[@trxe420]

You could also use a movable aider, just bringing it up with you as you ascend the tree. Get's a little sketchy using an aider (imo) past the first move, but if you really want to get higher that is one easy way to do it. That or use a swaider. honestly though, 18 feet is about perfect in 90% of hunts imo if you pick the right tree/setup.

[@OutdoorsAllie]

For sure. I just got a new aider. Definitely helps!

[@paulmullins4676]

I use a “Tree Suit” they are not made anymore, and use bolts and a hand drill to get up private property trees. Once the tree is drilled out a pocket full of bolts gets me up15-20 ft. And I can leave the top ones in for the next time I hunt so I carry little into the woods. 3 bolts for my foot rest is all I need.

[@OutdoorsAllie]

Interesting.

[@yanjijay6752]

Intresting saw a thing on Netflix that can lift you up faster than climbing a deer stand

[@bubbaleon]

Is higher necessarily better? It seems that your adding distance and sharpening the angle of your shot. Honest question, I’m a ground hunter.

[@OutdoorsAllie]

Depends on the spot.

[@Marc-fq5od]

I use an aider that I bring up from stick to stick. Makes it so your not stretching so much between steps and gets you a little higher. I get between 18-20 using 3 of the hawk helium steps. Less gear to carry and no clanking going up with one on each side and platform on the back.

[@OutdoorsAllie]

What do you use for an aider?

[@Marc-fq5od]

@Outdoors Allie it's 4 foot nylon climbing sling. I hook it over the top step so it's easy to grab. You can get them on Amazon or any store that has climbing gear. I'll send you a photo of it later. Actually I think it's what you're using on the first step but I bring it up to the next step as I go up.

[@michiganmagneto]

I don't do that heights thing anymore. Nope. Those days are over.

[@robertmcneely9889]

Agree with to high on those skinny thin pine trees. THEY WIIL SNAP! Had many close calls being a dummy and SEVERAL TURN NASTY TO SAY THE LEAST. Forty years limping from a fall now. 28 days in traction, 31 days in hospital, and 6 months recovery. Plus out of work for 10 months.

[@OutdoorsAllie]

Yikes.

[@laszlobakay]

I'm curious about a few things: In the hunting area, the game tends to move almost exclusively late at night and is extremely cautious. Incredibly cautious. It often approaches the feeder by just running through it at first. Then it lies down nearby and waits, sometimes for 4-5 hours, and if everything remains still in perfect silence, it ventures out to the feeder for about 15 minutes. In such a situation, when I'm up on the tree at 8-12 meters high for 14-16 hours, there are times when "nature calls" and "I need to take a moment for personal hygiene." Does this work in saddle hunting? :-)

[@stevesoutdoorworld4340]

Hey Allie Why not get rid of the Ropeman 1 and use a Mad Rock Safegaurd? They are a $ 100 bucks on Amazon ! That way you can repel down and remove steps as you go. Much faster! You can use it going up or down and will be much safer using a 30 ft tether! Keep your all your extra tether rope in a pouch on your right side so the deer don't smell it until you are ready to repel down . Whatcha think yes-no?🤔

[@OutdoorsAllie]

I'll check it out!

[@stevesoutdoorworld4340]

@@OutdoorsAllie Good Girl! More hunting and saddles tips and tricks vids please! Good luck on your 2023 season! 😁

[@tightright7561]

Look up one stick saddle hunting. A lot less stuff to carry and ascending is much safer. Height of climbing is not limited. Thank you for all your videos.

[@OutdoorsAllie]

i've been wanting to try it!

[@josevillegas3649]

Eres muy buena para escalar arboles 👍👍👍

[@mikeayd4177]

have you considered putting aiders on each climbing stick? it would make it easier and you might get to that 20ft easily,

[@OutdoorsAllie]

Yes, still not comfortable with that when up high in the tree. Haven't found a great option at least.

[@jeffreygerber4336]

I did the same system an did not feel safe getting down in the dark! Repelling system fixed all that an works even with bulky clothes. Be safe.

[@OutdoorsAllie]

These stick have glow in the dark tabs on them which helps!

[@joekelly9369]

go easy Ally

[@Duzten]

I seen the dog doo when she took that first step.

[@redhawk1209]

what was that you used to tie your platform to your saddle?

[@OutdoorsAllie]

It's a rubber twist tie made by Hawk

[@504daron]

U2 Rock! thx

[@OutdoorsAllie]

Thanks for watching!

[@josephbishopbackwoodssurvi3918]

Do you like that better over a climbing tree stand

[@OutdoorsAllie]

I do.

[@beeamerica5024]

I can go 30 but don't do it on a small tree cuz that wind will act like you're on a ride somewhere😁😆🐝 and Abby looks so innocent

[@dillon9147]

If you end up taping check out stealth tape, I’ve tried other tape and over time ended up in a sticky mess 😩😩.

[@OutdoorsAllie]

Yes, I have some now. Need to apply!

[@takemefishing]

Woooww!! 😍

[@OutdoorsAllie]

Exciting stuff! Other than the dog poo... LOL

[@ozzman171]

I would have liked to see you use the aider on the way down but for some reason the video cut that out. That is my current problem with the aiders. Getting down is difficult.

[@OutdoorsAllie]

I usually only use the aider on the bottom stick.

[@enocrodriguez3519]

Nice vídeo

[@OutdoorsAllie]

Thanks for watching!

[@pamelapelech3249]

Great job, you really got into the dodo.lol

[@OutdoorsAllie]

Ya, it was bad. lol

[@samaxalex3]

👍

[@cooterbrown1703]

Adding aiders to all your sticks would work also

[@pietrobell4487]

I see that if an Italian hunting enthusiast compliments I express a thought, it is not considered because of another nation perhaps?

[@craigmetz3471]

I have a yellow/white lab and when i wear a black sweatshirt ......... well, u know!!! Tells me u love ur dog!!!!

[@OutdoorsAllie]

Always!

[@williamjones3354]

How tall are you?

[@OutdoorsAllie]

5'8

[@mathews2088]

That’s a big stretch between

[@OutdoorsAllie]

For sure.

[@dianeconley3624]

Man that's upsetting when u get dog doo on your boots but shut happens by the way your new Indian name is talks with hands.....good job on your climb great video

[@OutdoorsAllie]

LOL thanks Diane!

[@generalfire4280]

Here I was thinking you were gonna jump onto the tree and Climb not use the gear oh well lol

[@OutdoorsAllie]

LOL

[@garybombardjr.7427]

I've always wanted to hunt from a saddle but at my weight its impossible.

[@OutdoorsAllie]

Maybe a goal for the future!

[@SFCRambo60]

One thing I was disappointed with that you didn't take your bow with you and did a couple practice shots to show the difference when higher up in a tree.

[@OutdoorsAllie]

Good idea!

[@stevenhall1097]

You should get spikes to climb the trees.

[@OutdoorsAllie]

Illegal on public land

[@67HuntAway]

Good Puppy! Hahahahaha

[@OutdoorsAllie]

LOL

[@Saddlehntr]

Hilarious!

[@OutdoorsAllie]

😂

[@cacanghoihoi3005]

Allie das hier ist all Show ,,, wo kommt diesen Gartenschlauch ??? du bist doch nicht im Wald

[@samtodd6301]

I envy youthful knees 😂

[@OutdoorsAllie]

I don't take it for granted!

[@JohnCBrown-me8gj]

That would be a bitch in the dark I’ll stick to a climber.

[@timberg7377]

Your higher than Giraffe berries.. For blacktail, the higher, the better, I like 25 to 30 feet.

[@davesi56]

Kind of a poopy video. 🤣 Thanks again for a great video.

[@OutdoorsAllie]

😂 😂

[@JoneZz423]

Cool….now try one sticking

[@OutdoorsAllie]

Thats on the list of things to do!

[@robertmcneely9889]

Don't, you're smart. Please research hunting aloft, injuries & deaths from heights. Climbing utility poles for a living involved 90 foot poles several times over my career. One slip would equal a mushie bag of bones. No way if I didn't have to with my work. NO WAY

[@micahdunleavy9227]

I have a bad habit of never using the lineman’s rope when climbing .. Ain’t wasting my time on safety… smh… probably not the smartest action I know..

[@OutdoorsAllie]

Yikes!!

[@maikp5505]

A lot of dog hair on that sweater.

[@OutdoorsAllie]

Always.

[@jwrees57]

Get a nose bleed up there ! Couldn tell if you are using a ropeman or a prussic on your lineman belt ?

[@OutdoorsAllie]

LOL yes I use a ropeman for both.

[@wildfire365]

Got to say that was a crappy video. 😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣

[@OutdoorsAllie]

LOL

[@indianapublicland7429]

Way to dangerous reaching that far from stick to stick especially in the dark just saying!

[@charlesmeaux3954]

I see a lot of videos but what I NEVER see is anyone hunting from a "saddle" for more than an hour.

[@OutdoorsAllie]

Check out some of mine 👍