New for 2019 saddle hunters climbing technique

[@ScottWConvid19]

This is one of the best KZbin videos I've ever seen. Simple, to the point, practical, effective and fast

[@scottadkins3771]

Thanks and thanks for watching.

[@ScottWConvid19]

@@scottadkins3771 Thanks for taking the time to record, edit and upload! 👍🏼

[@DBLDREW]

maybe add a climbing harness and attach it to the belay loop on the harness.. that way if you slip and lean backwards you dont end up paralyzed from the neck down..

[@scottadkins3771]

I appreciate everyone's comments both negative and positive. This is actually a primitive technique of climbing and your comments help me to look for and make improvements to the system. Thank you.

[@brandyjackson6990]

Scott Adkins Nice... Simple and lightweight very nice.

[@learningtruthfromlife]

Only thing I would immediately change is the timber hitch. It will unroll fatally at some point

[@scottadkins3771]

@@learningtruthfromlife dude, I've already far improved the system from that!

[@mikewarner2742]

Scott, this is indeed an innovative way to climb for a saddle hunt. I like the comment below by DBLDREW as I was thinking the very same about safety and living longer than 73 years old. :-) My daughter makes all sorts of leather goods from purses to shoes, boots, belts, etc. I will engage her talent to make some straps as you have done. Many thanks for posting the video!! Best to you in 2021!!!

[@jeffchristensen2679]

Thanks for taking the time putting a video together to share! Very similar to spur climbing without the spurs. I'm going to try this!

[@scottadkins3771]

I don't recommend this technique without the use of a third tether for safety purposes. In fact, there is a risk of falling with any kind of climbing technique. I personally have studied the technique as much as I possibly could from watching climbers from Brazil. I am now using regular climbers rope and am having some trouble that I didn't expect. Be safe, safety first. Thanks for watching.

[@jeffchristensen2679]

@@scottadkins3771 I just started using climbing spurs with a squeeze. I felt like I was getting out of position when advancing the squeeze so just going with the linemen and tether above hooked to my bridge. Thanks for the safety advice! Yep any climbing technique is potentially life threatening and should be backed up. Would like to see your new system once you get it dialed in. Thanks!

[@deeh6200]

I’ve gotta say I’m impressed. I’ve been climbing trees deer hunting for about 40 years. You’ve got yourself one slick method for climbing a tree. It’s quiet and relatively fast. I bet you could start a business selling that system. Just add a lineman’s rope. It usually takes me about 15 minutes to get up a tree in my Summit stand. You got up in probably 5 minutes. Stay safe.

[@scottadkins3771]

Dee, thanks for the comment and thanks for watching. If you'd like you can go to my Facebook blog. Just search two tether climbing system.

[@danhoff4401]

I'd hit on the stirrup concept as well, mostly to replace the relatively expensive platforms at the expense of around the tree mobility, but haven't had a chance to put something together. I like the seat belt idea. I might try this with a saddle on instead of the knee strap, and just tie loops in climbing rope for the bottom stirrup portion and use both feet to climb like in alot of climbers. Using a timber hitch opens alot of possibilities because it's just the free end of the rope looped around the tree. Nice and simple. With a normal tree tether on a saddle instead of the knee loop it'd be safer as well and even if the hitch on the bottom gave out the most I'd drop is a couple feet.

[@fodank]

Thanks for posting this. Have a beech tree I need to top and was trying to sort ways to not damage it in the climbing. Cheers, D.

[@doncook3584]

I’m very impressed and interested. The simplest ideas are sometimes the best. Can’t wait to learn more

[@scottadkins3771]

From what I can tell, this climbing technique doesn't really have a name but it dates back thousands of years. Those people used roots and different plant fibers or cordage to use for climbing. I simply using modern climbing rope to upgrade the system. I intend to release new video around the 18th. Thanks

[@darryljones6129]

Scott Adkins looking forward to seeing your new videos

[@joeherbert3590]

These videos of yours are the best. Thanks!

[@floridabowhunter6785]

great job you looked balanced enough i could not see all the equipment i think if you had a limb or two i would not be too difficult to untie one at a time to go above them alway's a work in progress thanks for the great idea's

[@scottadkins3771]

Thanks for watching

[@Shockstar76]

This was really fast and makes a lot more sense to me than most climbing methods I've seen for saddle hunting. As of now I have the WE Stepps and an Aider but would be really interested in this once you got a product put together for sale please let me know. I think it looks pretty safe as is but I don't see a reason someone couldn't have their saddle on and use a linemans belt as an additional safety measure. The linemans belt will add a slight amount of time as it's another thing to move but I'd probably use it.

[@scottadkins3771]

That's exactly how I used the system last season. But I'm hoping to make improvements on this one before this season coming up.

[@Just_Wanna_Drive]

That's awesome! I think the people who disliked it spent too much money on sticks already, lol

[@scottadkins3771]

Probably. Check out my second video. I'm using regular climbing grade rope and the system got smaller. Thanks for watching

[@lincolnevans7184]

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[@bobbrundage9786]

Scott, thank you so much for sharing. I look forward to follow-up videos.

[@andrewhawkins4426]

I like it. I’ve tried using multiple webbing loops and girth hitching them, but this is a bit more realistic. I’m looking forward to seeing the details of your setup.

[@garygrimes2024]

This is a really nice method. It needs a bit of modification for going around limbs, and i would recommend a rappel/descent line all the way up, but other than that very nice. Stay safe and happy hunting!

[@jasondauzat1619]

Wow, you made it look so simple!!! Keep these videos coming man!! Good job!!

[@scottadkins3771]

Thanks and thanks for watching

[@rvchipster]

Very simple. Doubt I would physically want to challenge it but I see it definitely works. Thanks

[@doncaruso1949]

Show us how to make the set up.

[@brianmincher716]

That’s innovative, but looks terrifying. All climbing is risky, but some look riskier than others, and this appears to be way up there on the “shit could go sideways” meter for me. I do admire your bravery sir, and its terribly clever.

[@scottadkins3771]

You're right. All climbing does have risks. But I think this system has the potential to be one of the safer climbing systems and I am working on that in some of my other videos. Thanks for the comment and thanks for watching.

[@brianmincher716]

Scott Adkins what happens if/when your foot slips off the tree? Seems to me you could wind up upside down in the blink of an eye if you don’t maintain good tree contact the whole time. Am I wrong, or are you doing this without a lineman belt?

[@scottadkins3771]

@@brianmincher716 I address this issue in one of my other videos with the use of a climbing belt, a rock climbing harness, or a soft saddle. Thanks for watching

[@brianmincher716]

Scott Adkins thx man.

[@thelongjourney3847]

very good video and an interesting way to climb. Please make a video regarding the construction of the method used

[@scottadkins3771]

I intend on releasing a new video this weekend coming up around the 17th or 18th. The system has been upgraded to standard climbing rope. Thanks for your interest.

[@juanantonioespinosa8816]

Excellent!. Thank you for the video. I´ve been trying a very similar method which I sow being used for the ICE (Instituto Costarricense de Electricidad) workers, here in Costa Rica, for climbing the electric poles. It consist just in a couple of rope rings and its used in a very similar way you do. I actually couldn´t manage myself with the old pair of ropes those workers gave me. It seems to me your sistem is saver and easier. But maybe is more the grace you have using it than other thing, hahaha.

[@blackspruceroutes]

You make it look easy man! Wow! For safety and for comfort, a saddle with a linemans rope would make this perfect... although more complicated I'm guessing the good old scratchy brown hemp-rope would make fine timberhitches.. Great video,Thank you!

[@scottadkins3771]

Thanks for the comment. In my new video, I upgraded it with regular climbing rope. Thanks for watching.

[@Hankxiong]

My dad showed me a technique very very similar to this back when i was a youngun, and climber weren’t very popular yet. I’ve never tried it my self but looks promising!

[@j.g.2825]

That was awesome. Great job bud. Way to think.

[@scottadkins3771]

Thanks for the comment and thanks for watching

[@stevesoutdoorworld4340]

clever way to climb but i would add a chest harness and a fall line with persic knot on fall line at the top

[@BrockLowell]

That was pretty awesome thank for the Technique!!!

[@3woutdoors]

Good video Scott, this is Kurtis the guy you talked to at the yard sale over town back in June.

[@scottadkins3771]

Thanks for the comment and thanks for watching.

[@pensnut08]

Holy sh*t!!! That is impressive!!! And very quiet on that tree!!

[@jalton9416]

I'd like a video to show how to make that set up.

[@Kennthpassanisi8139]

Thank you sir! That there is a slick operation!

[@scottadkins3771]

You're welcome. Thanks for watching

[@scottoosterholf9365]

Wow u made that look easy. I subscribed waiting to see how u made those things and too see how u get on a platform. Thanks for the video

[@scottadkins3771]

Thanks for the comments and thanks for watching.

[@stankman72]

Hi Scott can you do a video of your rope set up? I especially would like to see how the rope and strap on your upper right leg works.

[@scottadkins3771]

I intend on doing a couple more videos. One with my actual saddle and I'm in the process of modifying the system to make it that much lighter.

[@canadaconman]

Them older ones can still show everyone a few tricks or two huh. Great vid.

[@tcon6504]

Always good to see other options, thanks

[@rodneybrewer1497]

Amazing bossman. Thank you for sharing that one

[@davidalbricht3773]

Looks great, nice work! I might have to make a system like this!

[@terrydodson12]

Nice job really fast an quit best way I've seen so far I wish you would make another video an go a little more in depth on how you make you equipment ,an what materials you used.thanks again

[@eduardogonzales7959]

Thanks for this demo. I will try this method soon.

[@scottadkins3771]

Eduardo Gonzales my video you replied to is a primitive technique , in my new videos I show how I develop the system to make it safer . My 2020 video were a saddle or harness is used is a much better system. If you are familiar with tree climbing with ropes , this is a pretty easy system to put together. Safe climbing and always use materials designed and weight tested for climbing.

[@jeffalden6769]

I like the idea, however where I hunt there would be branches to deal with more often and would cause issues. Great video. Any videos going around limbs?

[@scottadkins3771]

I have used it to go around limbs with the use of a belt and a lanyard but I will admit it is an inconvenience and it slows the system down. I mainly focus on straight trees that you can use a climber tree stand on. In my newer video, I use weight rated climbing rope. I have considered using caribiners on the eye loops of the tethers which would make for disconnecting and reconnecting to go around tree limbs more efficient. Thanks for the comments.

[@touyang8040]

This system is by far the best..

[@scottadkins3771]

Thanks for the comment and thanks for watching.

[@tdmjason]

Climb a tree with multiple limbs on trunk and make a video so we can see how easy it is to get around the limbs.

[@johniswild]

Could you explain how to make your gear? Since I live in Florida; we have mostly pine trees and was wondering how effective your gear would be in pine trees.

[@lunarrn]

Impressive. Simple and safe.

[@tomzygmunt6891]

Sweet! I plan on incorporating this method.

[@bedwards733]

That was slick ! Thank you for sharing !

[@scottadkins3771]

Thanks for watching

[@r1johnny]

Wow! This seems like a fantastic way of climbing! Fast and inexpensive! Can you please list the materials you needed for this method? Thanks!!!!

[@scottadkins3771]

I used regular climbing rope with a tensil strength of at least 6,000 lbs. I use 25/kn caribiners. 2" 6,000 lb rated webbing. 50 lb rated thread for sewing, extra strength fabric adhesive, 1/4" thick foam for padding, any kind of good durable fabric to make the sock that the foam fits in. 2' of 1/4" bungee cord. These are the materials I use. I am considering going to a 30 kn caribiner so that my entire system will be rated for over 6,000lbs. I no longer use the materials I used in the first video. An eye splice is much safer and more reliable than a timber hitch. The timber hitch tie in technique is primitive and one that I witnessed on KZbin where they were using vines or tree bark for rope. I do not recommend this method to be used. I'm still working on my system to perfect it. There are also sewing techniques and stitching calculations that have to be done so that you keep your 6,000 lb weight rating of your 2" webbing. Remember, BE SAFE. Thanks

[@kevenc.8883]

Well done sir. Thank you!

[@stevenlcotney5577]

Could you please share how you make your climbing system? That's a pretty slick way to climb and quiet!

[@scottadkins3771]

I've got two more videos and then I'm going to address the making of the two tether climbing system. Thanks and thanks for watching.

[@Freduccine978]

walking in the woods with just two ropes? beats a 30 lb hang-on stand and sticks. Have you adapted anything for branches?

[@scottadkins3771]

The new video covers that. Thanks and thanks for watching

[@paulcrave3112]

Slick method. How does it work on trees with rough bark? How are you tying the ropes around the tree? What are those slings you are using?

[@scottadkins3771]

Good on rough bark, tying them with a timber hitch, the slings are made from seat belts.

[@jimg5006]

Please be SAFE! Use a saddle or rock climbing harness with a tether or at least a linesman's belt so your next time climbing a tree isn't your last

[@scottadkins3771]

Jim the system is more safer than you think. When I fasten the right climbing rope above my knee, it's pretty much impossible to fall out of a tree. The belt strap is tested at 6,000 lbs and the rope is tested for 4,600 lbs.

[@paulcrave9149]

Couldn't you do that with one tether connected to your bridge on your saddle (a short bridge) and the other tether on your foot like you have here? It might be slower because you'd only gain height with one leg instead of two.

[@paulcrave9149]

Do you have a materials list for this climbing method yet?

[@stanp6383]

Ever try setting up a lock on tree stand using your climbing technique ?

[@scottadkins3771]

No haven't tried that one yet, but I intend on doing that in a future video. Right now my main focus is saddles. Thanks for commenting and watching

[@Bham67]

Interesting. Thanks for sharing. Do you have a link to that (or similar) rope? I assume you'd want a light weight, large diameter, rope. What is the smallest diameter tree you've been able to easily/safely climb with this method?

[@scottadkins3771]

I'm in the process of putting a system together using regular climbing rope. I've seen similar methods used on flag poles with a diameter of maybe 3 inches. I personally wouldn't trust a tree that small and I like trees with an average of 12 inches in diameter give or take 4 inches. This is the tree size that works best for me. For safety reasons, I recommend the third tether either hooked into your saddle or some type of safety harness.

[@ColbyBlack]

That’s really cool but are you going to show how to do the technique?

[@scottadkins3771]

I'd recommend you watch my other videos. Thanks for the comment and thanks for watching

[@ColbyBlack]

Scott Adkins ok cool, I’ll look for it. Thanks again

[@carypeaden4147]

That was very interesting. Does the large diameter rope give you advantages over smaller (but still very strong) diameter rope?

[@scottadkins3771]

Yes , it's stiffer and easter to work and it has more surface area to grip the tree.

[@ryanshawhan9848]

genius in its simplicity!

[@scottadkins3771]

The upgraded version is a much better stronger system. Thanks for the comment.

[@blebla4]

Let’s see the upgraded version!

[@scottadkins3771]

@@blebla4 upgraded version is already out. Thanks for watching

[@davidruth1]

Interesting... like many climbing techniques, this would become onerous when you have limbs.

[@charleskirby2876]

I love it! Only question is, is there an easy way to get around limbs? Or does it largely need to be a straight tree like the one you chose?

[@scottadkins3771]

I have some other videos out that address this, but for safety purposes it's better to find trees with no limbs, or limbs you can easily cut off. Thanks for watching

[@rodneygilbert5183]

I think you have something here to be marketed. Left leg sturp and a second little belt that goes around calf that's attached to line. For stability. Right thigh two straps around up high one above knee connected by two vertical straps . Just thinking out loud. Good job.

[@cjr4497]

That's pretty slick!

[@ryanrosser8520]

Well I know what I'm doing today! That looks way quieter than one sticking.

[@mikecase9365]

Only thing I dint like is that if you attach a linesmen line your process will get complicated. Does it work sure is it safe I'm guessing no

[@scottadkins3771]

Thanks for watching. It's not for everybody.

[@malhatesthewinter]

Have you tried using two stirrups?

[@scottadkins3771]

Actually I have in some of my newer videos. I use an extra stirrup with a rigid saddle and don't need a platform. Now if you mean too climb with , yes but I climb much faster with a leg and foot stirrup.

[@Higgy6203]

I'm sure someone has already asked. But where did you get the webbed harnesses? I like your method

[@scottadkins3771]

They are made out of seat belt material.

[@timk1512]

Great video!! Thank you

[@scottadkins3771]

Hope it helps you out. Thank you

[@scottadkins3771]

Question?? Does anyone have any suggestions on joining or splicing web belts together for strength?

[@bucks2beards194]

Scott Adkins I think a water knot is what you’re looking for. I used it on my aiders with no slipping or failure

[@scottadkins3771]

@@bucks2beards194 thanks for the suggestion.

[@Im.hurtnLinda]

This is the way to go when u hike long distances to your tree. I hate carrying sticks or steps

[@scottadkins3771]

It's lighter and quieter than anything I've found so far.

[@paulcrave3826]

Also, what do you do for going around branches?

[@scottadkins3771]

Right now I'm using a lanyard.

[@paulcrave3826]

Scott Adkins you’ll have to make another video.

[@joepatout6818]

How do I hit both the thumbs up and thumbs down buttons at the same time??? 😂 “...brilliant, but scary.”

[@scottadkins3771]

Thanks. And thanks for watching

[@promark03]

That looks like an awesome way to climb, but the only problem with it is encountering limbs.

[@scottadkins3771]

Limbs are tough. They slow down the system. I address them in my fourth video I put out. Thanks and thanks for watching.

[@DanielHunterUSA]

This is cool I would just throw a safe line

[@Rusticus-jy8pp]

its sure a quiet way to get up there

[@scottadkins3771]

It's the quietest way I've found. Thanks for the comments and thanks for watching.

[@joemainville]

Seems like you would be limited to straight limbless trees.

[@scottadkins3771]

Most of the trees I climb are fairly straight, but crooked trees don't really seem to be a problem. If you use it on a tree with a few bigger limbs, use a belt and lanyard to go around the limbs with. It does slow down the climbing a little bit.

[@webincomeincome8767]

Yeah...no shit

[@doughunter3967]

good idea, thanks for posting...God bless...doug (canada)

[@scottadkins3771]

Thanks for watching

[@LuisSanchez-lu4cu]

Let's see a demo on rough bark like oaks or ash, even red pine. Fresh trees.

[@bennoblit6330]

Two thumbs up haha that's definitely worth trying

[@NeuralCashflow]

Man I would sure like to know how you make those, I think it’s great awesome video thanks for sharing..

[@scottadkins3771]

Thanks for watching

[@matthewstruven4838]

😂 what do you do if one of the ropes slide down out of reach? Interesting technique my friend.

[@scottadkins3771]

I suppose they could slide down a little, but since they're both connected to you they can't actually fall beyond reach. Thanks for commenting and watching.

[@paulcrave3112]

What kind of rope are you using?

[@scottadkins3771]

3/4" three strand twist polypropylene, but I'm working on another system that is lighter that uses half inch tree climbing rope.

[@paulcrave3112]

Scott Adkins keep me posted

[@scottadkins3771]

@@paulcrave3112 sure will. Thanks for watching my video.

[@paulcrave3112]

@@scottadkins3771 I'm excited to learn this method.

[@scottadkins3771]

@@paulcrave3112 search coconut tree climbing. That's where I actually found the technique I've been using.

[@kennethgardzinski]

Thats cool beans man.

[@scottadkins3771]

Thanks

[@BelowAverageRazzleDazzle]

What about limbs?

[@scottadkins3771]

When it comes to limbs, it slows you down a bit. Right now I use a lanyard to help go around limbs. But keep in mind, the method I use in the video is an old primitive technique of climbing that can be modified and improved upon.

[@briancunningham5011]

Brilliant

[@tdmjason]

Point of my saddle / stick set up is to get up trees that my climber won't go up easy or practically any tree the stick will fit. . If I'm limited back to straight trees with your set up, ( Unless you can maneuver around limbs easily )then to me this is kind of pointless method.

[@scottadkins3771]

I appreciate your comment. If what you got works for you, stick with it.

[@syodom623]

Doesn't seem safe. No harness or anything to secure him to the tree.

[@bhimbaba1745]

Hey guys

[@perryrusso3764]

Accident waiting to happen...nothing safe about this method🤔🤔🤔

[@scottadkins3771]

You have the right to your opinion.

[@perryrusso3764]

@@scottadkins3771 just want you to be safe my friend I apologize for being direct, but I know one friend who fell from a tree stand...never came home again. As we get older playing it safe is always the best approach God bless and good luck

[@scottadkins3771]

@@perryrusso3764 thanks. I admit this climbing method isn't for everyone and any climbing method should be practiced. If a person doesn't feel secure in that climbing method, they should not use it. I'm sorry for the loss of your friend.

[@perryrusso3764]

@@scottadkins3771 hunting accidents happen...but saddle hunters push to the edge to lighten their load...one thing that always concerns me is the ability to come down quickly when you have to...sudden high winds and fast approaching storms are the things that can add to making a mistake...anyway I use the wild edge climbing steps and I'm currently working on a aider....well hunt safe and have fun

[@gregbrightman1205]

a rappel device such as an atc gri gri rope man , figure 8 even a hitch knot can get you out quick