How I Hang A Lock On Treestand Safely And Efficiently

[@scottellis8964]

As a lineman it’s a good idea to have 2 lineman ropes to clip in around obstacles while clipping off the second time . Just an suggestion if someone is concerned about unhooking

[@outdoorfrk6432]

Nice video, pretty much exactly how i do my permanent sets for the year. The only tip I could add is that i tie a loop and a carabiner to the bottom of the safety line about a foot off the ground. When i arrive to my stand i hook my pack to the carabiner at the bottom, which keeps the safety line taught while i climb up. When i'm up and set then i just haul my bag up using the safety line as a gear haul.

[@razerdazer3364]

Wow this a great tip

[@thoughtfulenlightenment1416]

Thank you! Your video is actually helpful unlike others. And you were very thorough

[@CannonBall31058]

A friend showed me knot from Papa New Guinea. Great knot. I use at least once a week. It's never failed.

[@jimmyinglish2669]

By far the best most common sense video on KZbin! Thank you sir so much! God bless you! I’d love to see more on that knot that you tied off with. Great idea! Best wishes this season and stay safe

[@GrillThisSmokeThat]

Great video! This is exactly what I needed.

[@ljiljanaprelevic7022]

New to the climber world and put it to use this hunting season. kzbin.infoUgkxlQ7TDIrnnSXXbRgFFaxqwullRJJIuYAs I felt safe while climbing up and down a tree. It did take some time getting used to climbing and descending the tree. Once I figured it out I was comfortable going in climbing a tree knowing I was going to be up a tree quickly and most importantly quite not scaring every deer out of my area. I am 6’2” and 240 lbs, fit and comfort were great. I bow hunt and found no issues hunting from it. It is a little bulky to carry in and out of the woods vs some of the smaller open front climbers but I thought it was worth the bulk/weight due to ease of climbing (using the rail to sit on) and comfort for long sits.

[@jameslinzmeier368]

This is a very good no nonsense video.

[@RadReelingFishing]

Knot is similar to a trucker's hitch. Thanks for a great video!

[@HoosierHmstrdr94]

Thanks for showing me what I now know is not right for me. That's good information!

[@dakotasoutdooranddieseladv936]

When will videos be out about what you mentioned in the end of your video. Maybe even using ON X app or topography in general to show why you put a stand where etc. Enjoyed the video

[@TheWhitetailGroup]

Thanks for the suggestion. We're working on several more educational videos like this currently, so stay tuned!

[@markanderson6654]

I really like the Life Line and need one. Couple of suggestions: Add and extra stick to the ladder so you step sideways into the stand instead of upwards with nothing to grab into. Also, spend a few pennies and replace those clips and bolt the pieces together for more stability and quietness. Everything I have ever used the clips for Rattle and make too much noise. I like bolts better.

[@gcgopro6912]

You made that look really easy! I would question if unhitching the linesman's belt, so that you are not secure and could slip and hit the ground is safe practice. A double version as you mentioned would be way safer. Usually there is no one else around when we do this!

[@WilliamSmith-se8zp]

Didn’t he hook to the lifeline?

[@markoliver3065]

Thanks for sharing some good safety knowledge

[@uvcoach42]

I’m happy for you, you’ve done really well for yourself. I just can’t afford to pay $200 a lb for deer I kill hell I can’t afford the land. It’s become a rich man’s sport. And guys are looked down upon if they don’t have the latest and greatest. I tried to get onto several bowhunting FB pages but got the hell off them. There’s so many clueless younger generation that do not care about seasoned hunters (44 years here.. ). Experiences or as advice. I think they love their equipment more than they do the purity of the hunt.. sorry to vent.. and I’m truly happy for you. And support you however you may approach our great heritage. Stay well. And best of luck!

[@Andrew-co6wn]

As the younger generation (28 years old) cant really say a agree with you, used a youth bow cap out at 60# for years and i killed a lot of deer with it. just upgraded to a new hoyt earlier this year thanks to Donny Trump. While i do love it at the end of the day i hunt for the sport, challenge and ultimately the meat. I just dont like the orange army that only hunts for 4 days a year that doesn't know shit about hunting.

[@sheltonheath9165]

You are sure right about it becoming a rich man’s sport ! I’m 67 and still can’t afford the $200 per pound either. I wouldn’t pay it if I could bc imo it’s not being frugal with your money. Good luck hunting poor man’s style like me.

[@SangamonOutdoors]

Wow!!! I am on KZbin all the time and working on growing my channel....somehow I missed this channel. What is wrong with the algorithm that I have not seen this???

[@brian5911]

Do you get a lot of squeaky stands? I put the bottom ratchet on too but I’m not looking for it to lock in it seems to make a lot of noise. After a couple sits are give it another click or two on that one😊

[@TheWhitetailGroup]

I don’t get to many squeeky ones .. locking in the bottom def can help ..

[@tjconaway1]

Thank you so much for the video! I wanted to see if you ever did the rest on placement of stand and which way to position them?

[@TheWhitetailGroup]

Not a specific video on that topic, but if you watch some of our farm project videos there's a lot of tree stand strategy explained in them. What do you want to learn more about?

[@nickwest1476]

Aren't we suppose to have a shorter lifeline tethered as we go up when we unhook lineman belt as to always be safe?

[@chrisnash9635]

That knot at the end is called a trackers hitch

[@hntnnut]

That knot looks like a truckers hitch for those that were woundering.

[@marceide5369]

are you going to add those videos that you mentioned at the end of this video? Thanks, MRE

[@FAFO_24]

where's a good place to get one of those lineman belts?

[@Jeremy-NYFAM]

Amazon

[@novrut]

Need a link for that knot for sure. Really like it. Thanks.

[@runningbear721]

Nice. I love my millenium M 150 stands, So light and stable. Very comfortable and you can shoot a bow comfortably seated.

[@vangarner-persimmonman8409]

You need two linesmen belts so you always have one attached to you when you remove one to go around a limb, etc.

[@davidjames4914]

I prefer to use bolts instead of the clips in my sticks because you can control how tight the joint is for noise. I wrap the male section in a layer of electrical tape and bolt through the joint using a pair of gear wreches to secure everything

[@scotty4042]

One last question for ya. Are those millennium steps hard to use with bigger boots? I live in da north and sometimes the bigger boots don't catch them that good. TIA again

[@TheWhitetailGroup]

Not that I’ve found I’m 13

[@nickwest1476]

I thought you were to have climbing sticks above stand as to step down into lock on?

[@coreym5072]

Do you have links for your lineman’s rope?

[@fernandotrujillo2043]

great video but the sticks should go higher than the stand and step down on to the stand. It's safer that way.

[@markkromer1238]

Great tip. Thank you.

[@decaturridgebees8761]

That is true and what most manufacturers would tell you. I don’t think he was trying to make a safety video either. You’d never want to NOT be attached to the tree like when moving your lineman’s belt. I use a 2nd lineman’s belt or the safety line

[@gaelewis6623]

What's the name of your equipment and where you purchased it?

[@johnnybstuddd4482]

Great video. What did you tie your lifeline to on top? On your stand or ratchet strapped to the tree?

[@BigKahuna_outdoors]

Wrap around tree and pull free standing end thru loop along with the prussik knot pull down on it to cinch it up.

[@coreym5072]

Can you put link for your lineman belts?

[@dannysands9535]

What line men’s rope are you using? I need to upgrade mine. I use the HSS strap but would much rather use a rope.

[@TheWhitetailGroup]

I think that is a DIY one. You may be able to buy the rope pre-tied but if not you can make your own with climbing rope, two carabiners and a ropeman ascender. A prusik knot will work too (instead of the ropeman ascender).

[@timsr.6706]

Excellent video, thank you !

[@TheWhitetailGroup]

Hey thanks a lot!

[@coreym5072]

Can you show us how you tied your straps?

[@georgemitchell9114]

Great video, thank you

[@FishingBullyTV]

I appreciate you helping me with this video.. I was trying to put one up today and man it was tough..but the way u did it makes it loook easy. I’m 260 lb and I am not trying to fall out of a Treestand. My only problem is trying to find the right tree. I think a pine tree was the worse tree to put it in..but I don’t have a lot of trees around. So what should I do?

[@TheWhitetailGroup]

Hey man ... I always opt for the tree that’s in the exact spot I want it even if there’s not much cover ... Then you can cut you a bunch of cedar branches or pine bring it up there with you and ratchet or bungee to the tree for back cover ... you are better off doing this than being in the perfect tree with all the natural cover in the world that’s not in exactly the right spot!💪👍

[@TheWhitetailGroup]

*we refer to this as our nest building skills 😂

[@jrjarn]

@@TheWhitetailGroup could you do a video of y’all’s nest building skills? I have a stand set up but after the last freeze it hasn’t grown back leaves leaving me pretty exposed

[@Triston_Armstrong]

What are all the equipment needed in order to climb the tree the way you are doing it?

[@johnphillipsjr7238]

Did you not watch the video 🤦‍♂️

[@Triston_Armstrong]

@@johnphillipsjr7238 what is all required in order to build his DIY lineman’s belt? Answer that smartie pants!

[@connpoll]

What is the ladder setup that you put together from the ground with straps already attached?

[@TheWhitetailGroup]

Just millennium sticks.. I pre tie each strap so it doesn’t slip when I pull the tag end

[@Douachialy]

GREAT JOB

[@markkromer1238]

Where can I get a lineman belt and that harness you have? Please.

[@TheWhitetailGroup]

Those are custom made from a climbing harness and climbing rope. You may be able to find some DIY videos on how to do it.

[@JTEtheridge]

any tips for adding cover for a tree that doesn’t naturally have a loy

[@TheWhitetailGroup]

Yes, we often find ourselves having the wrong tree in the right spot. Instead of compromising and finding a better tree, we work with what we have. Sometimes that means bringing branches or even small cedar trees up into the tree as cover to build a "nest." As we get closer to the season we will make a video on how we do this! Thank you JT and best of luck hunting!

[@weschaffin]

I would rather use the old chain type block than the strap. Millennium is the Cadillac of stands. Only unsafe thing about them, they are so comfortable you can easily fall asleep in them. Always tie off.

[@scotty4042]

What kind of steps are those? I'm in the market for some. TIA

[@TheWhitetailGroup]

Those are millenniums

[@SouthernGuy27]

Great video. I appreciate that.

[@ChaseSmith-he6gg]

What sticks are you using?

[@TheWhitetailGroup]

Those are just millenium sticks

[@ChaseSmith-he6gg]

@@TheWhitetailGroupokay thanks. On your upper section did you use two straps or did you just double up one of them?

[@TheWhitetailGroup]

I use 1 .. I feel pretty safe backed up by the lifeline!

[@ChaseSmith-he6gg]

@@TheWhitetailGroup awesome thank you

[@michaelcheser]

What belt and harness are you using?

[@CamoMatrix]

Great demonstration

[@jeffreyshort8040]

Please advise what safety harness you are using. Thanks! Subscribed!!! Very good videos

[@TheWhitetailGroup]

Hey man .. it’s a black diamond alpine bod rock climbing harness.. I bought three different rock climbing harnesses and liked this one the best ... then get a beal dynaclip tether this is what hooks into the tree rope or lifeline ... you will have to make your own lineman loops I made mine out of spectra webbing and had it sewn into the harness .. you could also just weave and tie the webbing into the harness with a water knot!

[@danbiser5384]

Do you happen to know if any RC harnesses have the lineman’s loops already built in?

[@Passgamingyt]

Can u leave these stands up all year?

[@anchulaxelrod5620]

Could you please post a link to that knot. Just subscribed. Educational!!

[@TheWhitetailGroup]

Hey..I posted a link to the truckers hitch right above!

[@ayetoven4207]

Damn man all that rattling racket done ran all the deer off before you even got started man!

[@mulespur4806]

He wasn't hunting he was setting up to hunt them deer will be right back in a hour or two. I've been hunt 30 years and not see a deer make all kinds of noise and coming down the stand and there's a deer standing laughing at me about 50 yards away!!

[@guitarwilly81]

are those the millenium steps?

[@TheWhitetailGroup]

Yes, I think the model # is M210. They are simple and fast to assemble, quality product!

[@guitarwilly81]

@@TheWhitetailGroup do they creak and snap and pop when the tree is moving in the wind? I've had this issue with similar steps.

[@markkromer1238]

How high did you climb?

[@TheWhitetailGroup]

17-20ft

[@mulespur4806]

There's also what I call a hay knot of course I'm a farmer so naturally I call it a hay knot bit it could be the name I've not looked it up but any how I'm rambling it works just the same as that knot but less confusing.

[@wallygatorfilmsoutdoors1506]

Excellent!

[@davidjohnston7733]

Only thing I hate is if ur z big guy trou b le getting from tree around the tree to the stand its not easy but when ur there is not easy

[@pjreilly3997]

Two quick points, only because you mentioned "safety." NEVER rely on hugging the tree to get into a stand. Statistics say that's where most accidents occur. Run your ladder above your stand. Second....use a pulley and haul your stand up the tree from the ground. WHen you stand on the ladder and pull the treestand up by rope, the stand weight is pulling you down. That's bad news. Using the pulley, you can tie off the stand on the ground, climb up and then it's hanging right where you need to hang it and you don't have to hold any weight while you are on your ladder.

[@scottoostdyk3753]

What is that knot called?

[@TheWhitetailGroup]

Truckers hitch is close

[@conraywest]

If you unclip that lineman’s to go around a stick and you get in a hornets nest with no secondary tie off you gonna be in trouble buddy

[@konkozoolin3655]

That knot is a ‘Truckie knot’ before the proliferation of ratchet straps

[@mikebaker1044]

Which millennium stand is that

[@TheWhitetailGroup]

M150

[@mikebaker1044]

Thanks

[@jesselewton3517]

Little trick/ tip. When moving your flipline(lineman belt) unhook the carabiner, not your adjuster. Less to get caught in branches, no tail of rope to hassle you, and that carabiner has some weight, use it to toss it around the tree.

[@TheWhitetailGroup]

I like that man … good tip!!

[@pickledcottoncandy]

@@TheWhitetailGroup what linesman belt is that you're using? I found some, but with the prusit knot. (Spelling?) I like yours better with the adjuster.

[@michaelfennell5313]

Most important thing I tried to pick up from video was the sailers knot you used for bottom of life line. Could not see how you did it and did not say what the knot was. 😐

[@TheWhitetailGroup]

Here is a link to that knot, it's called a truckers hitch knot: kzbin.info/www/bejne/kHutgayJmtmGiNk

[@Big-G-man85]

Those limbs you were fighting were giving me anxiety.

[@davetoms63]

carry a second lineman to go around limbs

[@randydunmire]

Not a bad video but NEVER NEVER NEVER disconnect your linemans belt while hanging stands

[@chinuevang280]

That knot is a truckers hitch

[@stevenhicks815]

Safely means never being unhooked

[@russelllangworthy994]

Shut up.

[@LillyLegacyWWOD]

Need some liquid electrical tape on those clips to stop the noise

[@asdfkhieee]

Jesus those sticks are loud. With the amount of noise you're making with the stand and sticks, I can only assume you're setting this up for next week's hunt.

[@michaeldrupp5870]

Seemed noisy. Lots of metal clinking.

[@TheWhitetailGroup]

I honestly was not trying to be quiet or my hang and hunt set ups i use Novix.. 🤙

[@TheWhitetailGroup]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/kHutgayJmtmGiNk link to truckers hitch knot

[@MrTumorHumor]

should always be clipped in

[@nickwest1476]

Truckers hitch

[@MiltonSokolovich]

To loud 🎉

[@ApolloBrah]

whats wrong with the screw in treee method so you have many different spots. idk just seems like the fat mans way to get up there

[@richardfeury7692]

Biggest problem your turning hunting into a business, and it never works out