How High Can You Get, Part 2: Knaiders, Swaiders & Double Versa Aiders!

In this follow-up video, I pair a set of Out On A Limb Shikar sticks to a knaider & swaider, as well as a brand-new product from backwoodsmobilegear.com -- the Double Versa Aider. If you haven't seen the first part, click here to get caught up • Wild Edge Stepps vs. O... #saddlehunter #saddlehunting #mobilehunting

[@garygrimes2024]

Great video. I'm using the Knaider/Swaider on my Tethrd ones as well as my LWCG double steps. I''m also modifying my XOP 34" sticks to have a double step on top and three sticks and that will be my backup to my backup climbing system, LOL. I recommend using your rappel line in addition to your linemen belt climbing up. You can always keep it more taught as you are leaving a LOT of slack in your linemen's belt as you climb - potential bad fall. Stay safe and happy hunting!!!!

[@DavidEStephensIII]

Love the video bud. I have the shikars and now as soon as these aiders go live on backwoods mobile I will be ordering.

[@darrensimpson9662]

I want to see you climb down. Seems like climbing down in the dark would be tricky!

[@StaggsintheWild]

Hi Darren; thanks for the comment... climbing down is super easy. Working with this system does necessitate using a headlamp though as opposed to merely holding a flashlight (I was a flashlight guy until I started saddle hunting a few years back...). You can see me climbing down in Part 1 of this series on this channel (which I link to in the description), or you can see a full-length, real-time video of me doing so on a video I made for Wild Edge's KZbin channel back when I worked for them... I think it's called "Using a knaider/swaider & setting a Perch"

[@TerryKetterer76]

I want to see one of these videos on a tree with branches. Because every climbing video I see is a telephone pole style tree. And if I'm climbing a telephone pole tree, I'm using my Lone Wolf hand climber. Nothing is faster or easier.

[@StaggsintheWild]

First of all, I'll tell you that I'm unlike a lot of saddle guys in that I'm not going to try to push a saddle as being the "end-all, be all" or even a particular climbing method... though if you look around our channel, you'll see a video on one-sticking that is pretty darn tough to beat -- get in ANY tree, no matter the number of branches, up to 40' high and walk in with 4 lbs of gear. And hit the ground safely in about 5 seconds from 35' high up. THAT's tough to beat. But anyway, back to your question... Going around limbs is simple: You clip on your lineman's belt, lean back into it, and clip your tether (or second lineman's belt) ABOVE the limb. Remove the lower lineman's belt, and keep on keeping on. Perhaps I'll do a video on limb navigation in the future... Lone Wolf Alpha Hand Climbers are freaking awesome... I hunted out of one for close to 20 years and averaged over 100 sits each of those two decades. If you haven't seen my two Lone Wolf hand climber videos on this channel, I'd encourage you to watch them as well. We still have two of them we'll probably never get rid of. Thanks for stopping by, and we hope you hit the subscribe button! :)

[@gregbowen9546]

Lone wolf hand climber weight is 17.5 pounds!! And it is alot bulkier then shikar sticks and a saddle. And its alot harder to shoot 360 degrees. Branches are very easy to go around with a linemans rope and tether. I've got in all kinds of tree's with my saddle and nothing is easier especially if your walking in a mile or so and walking through tight brush etc. Alot easier than a bulky tree stand, climber on your back.

[@cdp50359]

That linesman rope WILL let you down bro. Get a girth hitch from ground up. If a stick kicks out or anything, you'll be going straight down. But not if your girth hitched to the tree. Be careful and safe, have a successful hunting season also

[@jmangus83]

C price, im just starting to get into saddle hunting, but want to do it safely. I am confused on what you are saying. A girth hitch is a type of knot, correct? When climbing with a linemans rope, what are you referring to and what's the best product that allows me to climb without the possibility of falling straight down?

[@cdp50359]

@@jmangus83 the girth, cinches around the tree securely. The tighter its pulled, the tighter it gets around the tree. A linesman just goes from one linesman loop, around the tree to the other linesman loop. It doesn't cinch to the tree. So if a climbing stick kicks out or whatever type of climbing method you use fails, using the linesman will just keep you from going backwards NOT DOWN. This is were most people dont use common sense. Be safe, happy hunting

[@jmangus83]

@@cdp50359 thanks for the response c price. I get exactly what you are saying about the linesman rope just letting you fall down the tree. Is there a specific product you use that you could link to? And are you just loosening up the girth hitch to go above the step, then tighten it back up as you work your way up the tree

[@cdp50359]

@@jmangus83 yep, loosen it and move it up

[@garygrimes2024]

agree with you. I use my bridge and rappel line as a short tether and put it above my top stick. If i slip or the stick breaks i can safely rappel to the ground.

[@christopherd7922]

Hi. After a lot a research I ended up buying three EWO sticks. A lot of that was based on your videos of them. I also bought three EWO 18” cable aiders. Instead of the aiders should I have bought something like you are showing in this video? I’m 6’ tall and I’m looking to get around the height that you got in this video. Does EWO make something similar to this fir there sticks? What would you suggest I use to get me up there? Ty

[@StaggsintheWild]

It’s just personal preference. Backwoods Mobile Gear makes the Versa Aider and you can purchase it from their site. The big difference is you sort of “wear” the Versa Aider and it goes up with you as you climb. Both will get the job done.

[@zacharypaker]

Are using wild edge again this year or going with these sticks

[@StaggsintheWild]

I'll probably be running these sticks mostly, though I'm sure there will be times I might pick up a pack of Stepps, too. What I DO know is that I'll be using a MUCH larger platform this season, so I'm thinking that it will be easier to lash 3 sticks to it. Watch for my review of saddle platforms soon. :)

[@zacharypaker]

Staggs in the Wild I’ll be looking for it

[@srtsaddlehunter3285]

@@StaggsintheWild I know your still patiently waiting for that platform 😬

[@StaggsintheWild]

@@srtsaddlehunter3285 Got about three different ones I'm patiently waiting on, LOL!

[@goober698]

Where do I get a Nader swader

[@StaggsintheWild]

Backwoodsmobilegear.com

[@gxxxer2004]

Are those 17in sticks?

[@StaggsintheWild]

Yessir.