ONE STICK CLIMBING!! - the EASY way - ULTIMATE TUTORIAL

[@gregmccloughan2429]

I'm jest getting in to one sticking and have watched a lot of videos this is the best one I have seen thank you sir

[@bpwhitetails]

awesome! Glad to hear it!

[@FundsInTheSun]

Best video and gear setup I've seen yet. Thank you!

[@bpwhitetails]

Appreciate it!

[@Freedomjunkremoval]

Awesome video man it's the first one I've seen where the one stick method was used on a tree with limbs. Every other video is on straight trees without limbs. Also the little tip about leaning to to off dominant side to use your dominant had to retrieve your stick was priceless. I've been doing that wrong the whole time.

[@bpwhitetails]

Appreciate it man! Thank you for the support!

[@chadgoebel7476]

Good Video, some nice tips included to help beginners and advanced one stickers. One comment for your consideration and others watching is to not intentionally drop equipment you trust your life to (in this case your stick, but I've seen others drop stands and platforns) from height, which can cause stress or damage that can jeopardize your safety during future use. Always lower to the ground or attach to your saddle before repelling down. I use a Muddy stick as well and I attach it to my bridge using the rope and cleat when descending from the tree at the end of a hunt. Stay Safe and Good Hunting 👍

[@bpwhitetails]

Good tip! I have purposely dropped my stick before and practiced switching over from my tether to my rappel set up while hanging in the tree. It's not super fun but very doable. I use that as my "backup" rather than attaching a cord to my stick.

[@gelssonreyes6582]

jaja.. nice video my friend, very simple, that is the way we the beguiners can due this, I order my ropes and everything to star practice but I think this is the way I'm going to duo it if I Lucy. thank you for taking the time to make this important video

[@robertbutler8005]

Nicely done video on one stick with rappel. Im sure some will have their own details they like better or feel they need for their own situation. BUT I think you covered the basics of the stick, the lineman and the rappel in a format that was well filmed. There is a ton of info for folks wanting to dive into the details on the web. Nice work adding to the info on the technique.

[@LIFEONTHELINE-xn8gs]

A 2$ hook and a daisy chain is easier, faster, and quieter than a cam cleat.

[@TheSouthernObsession]

yea that's a negative there ghost rider

[@LIFEONTHELINE-xn8gs]

@@TheSouthernObsession Were you addressing me as the "ghost rider"? Because if you were talking to me and saying I was wrong, I assure you I am not. Now connecting isn't any faster, but the disconnect is FASTER, and QUIETER, and you get BIGGER MOVES. It just comes off when pulled up, which can be done with a longer pull cord without squatting, lowering yourself, or turning upside down. Anyone who tries it will see as a fact. Or see's it done and as a working brain. No offence. Facts TRUMP feelings. 😀

[@TheSouthernObsession]

@LIFEONTHELINE-xn8gs I'm pretty sure my comment was directly replying to yours. I tried watching your video on it but can't see much at all in the video, might want to try filming it with something better than a potato lol. I'm sure anyone with a brain also can see how much safer climbing is with a cam cleat over "a hook and daisy chain". You said it yourself "just comes off when pulled up", that's not good at all, if one of your feet gets caught on the stick or anything causes that stick to be picked up your stick is falling off the tree. As you saw in this video you also don't have to squat or lower anything you can pick the stick up towards you and disconnect the rope from the cam cleat so not seeing BIGGER MOVES. I don't recall hearing his cam cleat one time in the video and that's pretty impressive considering he is doing this with a muddy stick that has one of the cheapest cam cleat options out there.😁

[@LIFEONTHELINE-xn8gs]

@@TheSouthernObsession I'm filming with what I have. Yes, my whole point is how easy it goes on and comes OFF. But you do know how gravity works right. I also do not depend on what feet are on when climbing, (this is biggest reason for my channel and the videos). I defiantly get bigger moves. He (and anyone else using a cam cleat) has to set up low enough to reach the cleat. If you watch my first video, you will see I marked the tree and I can get (over) 7ft. per move, just the same as the first move from the ground. Without having to climb over the stick with all that slack. Can you not see this is dangerous. Most do but do it anyway. Look I'm not trying to put this guy or anyone down at all. I'm just trying to share something I discovered that is a better and safer way to do it. I will just say this-try before you deny.

[@davidc3478]

Right on! Thank you for making it simple. I’m looking forward to more of your videos. Best of luck!

[@bpwhitetails]

Thanks buddy!

[@fairchild6888]

You should be taking the slack out of your tether with every step as you ascend. If that stick kicks out when you're standing on the top of it with 3-4' of slack you're going to snap your body in half. You have a ropeman ascender, why not use it to capture progress as you climb? When I one stick I never have more than 6-9" of tether slack when my linesman rope isn't in use.

[@bpwhitetails]

I agree, that would be the safest way to adjust your tether. I do it that way to save time and i'm comfortable with it. But I don't recommend anyone do something they don't feel is safe.

[@CLee-qh3er]

Careful crossloading the carabiner on the rappel line

[@Chip4969]

Awesome job on video! Very informative, links to what you used, climbing a fairly difficult tree and not one straight up and down and still made it seem easy. Thanks for sharing!

[@UncleBob369]

Awesome video! You climb a difficult tree but show how easy and safe it is if you take your time.

[@sshsolutionsllc8745]

Awesome!!

[@carypeaden4147]

At around 19:10 in your video you said that we don't want to clip our pull-down rope to our rappel rope carabiner, we want to clip the pull-down rope behind the knot of the rappel rope carabiner. Why? What is the negative of clipping your pulldown rope to the rappel rope carabiner? (I have been clipping my pulldown rope to my rappel rope quicklink and it has been working so far and I want to know what I should watch out for.)

[@bpwhitetails]

I got that tip from another guy on youtube. I believe the reasoning behind it is that by clipping behind the carabiner you can pull slack rope out with less resistance than when pulling directly from the carabiner. I've never tried pulling from the carabiner personally so i'm not sure just how much harder it would be. Worth testing though!

[@stevegermain1222]

Nice job thanks for the info

[@dustinhamilton7886]

Haven't read comments. But bet you got slammed for using a carabiner like that. I wouldn't worry about it. I been doing it that way for 4 years now without an issue. But its about time somebody that got video equipment makes a good common sense video on this method. Good job man. Good luck.

[@slavapal00za]

I like your setup, very minimalist but effective. Good video, clearly explained. The only thing I would reconsider is the carabiners are side loaded when used as an anchor for your rappel line. A steel carabiner would help, a delta link may be better.

[@froyboy4life]

I've now watched a few of these "hunter teaches you how to climb a tree" videos. In all of them it is obvious that the "instructor" is not super knowledgeable or familiar with climbing in general. This video is completely adequate in my opinion, not many mistakes. One thing I would add is in your coiling techniques. With your rapel line and your paracord you should keep coiling techniques the same. The figure 8 on the hand is a top notch technique for small line, when you move to slightly larger or longer lines you can do the same thing over your hand and elbow in figure 8 pattern. For even bigger ropes you can do this over your head along your shoulders full arm span.

[@bpwhitetails]

Nice! I'll have to try that with my rappel rope.

[@digitaltrip420]

Bungie cords with the clips work great to tether the one stix to ur saddle . Don't drop ur stick now XD

[@keil8030]

What a great video!

[@jamessaumier1905]

Well done !!

[@ttvclixy7934]

Yo I love this video but how do you get the muddy pro cam cleat to grab without a half knot

[@bpwhitetails]

It seems to grab well for me. I have used other ropes with it and it doesn't do as well. Needs a very stiff, dense rope. The original muddy sticks came with a much denser rope than the newer versions in my opinion.

[@paulcrave3112]

I don't understand why you use your rappel rope as a lineman and have a separate line for a tether. Why not use your rappel rope as a tether and have a separate lineman rope. Also, what kind of bag is that you use to stuff your rappel rope into. Looks like it fits pretty easily.

[@bpwhitetails]

You could defiantly do it that way. I've considered switching the two but i like my setup and will probably just keep doing things the same way. The bag and a lot of other accessories i use are from doublesteps.com. They have a ton of great stuff for saddle hunters.

[@lhb4031]

Don't know if it was asked, so i will ask (WHEN YOU STEPPED ON YOUR AIDER IT LINED UP AND THEY STUCK OUT SO THEY WERE EASY TO FIND ) how did you make the aider do that?

[@bpwhitetails]

i wish i knew! I made the aiders myself and did not try to accomplish that. It just happened. I'll try and make a video on making your own aiders soon.

[@lhb4031]

@@bpwhitetails Great thanks. Your videos are excellent, too the point and clear.

[@JakeVickers]

You should try handing your stick around the back of the tree instead of tossing the rope. I do that on bigger trees, or where there's other trees near the backside of the tree I'm climbing. Eliminates the rope toss and getting it caught up in branches.

[@bpwhitetails]

good idea!

[@greywolf1606]

Very good video. I'm going to imitate your method my friend , but I still need a lot of practice.

[@bpwhitetails]

Thanks buddy! It took me a good handful of climbs to feel comfortable but after a while it becomes second nature.

[@PaulKendall]

Great video brother. I'll hunt from the ground from now on!

[@stevegermain1222]

Yep I subscribed also

[@trxe420]

Man, I really want to use something like a biner instead of a damn quick link. I am so tired of screwing and unscrewing that gate. Anyone know of one that isn't in danger of busting doing this? Also, I must be weird because i am right hand dominant, but I prefer to make moves with my left hand. Really liked the video, one of the bests on one stick climbing.

[@bpwhitetails]

I am not a safety expert on climbing and this is not official safety advice: but the quick link has worked well for me for the last few years. Two things that I do to minimize side loading. One is the carabiner needs to be shaped similar to the one I use so that the rope can’t slide around when you double wrap. This is a 5620 lb rated carabiner. The second is that I always wrap my carabiner the same way each time. The rope will bind on its self once body weight is applied keeping your tether from sliding down the tree. It should also put pressure in the same area on the carabiner as if you weren’t to double wrap it. I personally only trust my life with knots I tie and set ups I have created, but I also test everything and always check for any slightest sign of malfunction. I also think it’s wise to replace carabiners used under heavy loads every few years and replace rappel rope and re-tie knots every 5 or so. Good luck this season!

[@joeherbert3590]

Nice!

[@down2thenock_outdoors941]

I was going to use a carabiner as well, so I’m guessing you haven’t fell yet? I know alot of people say the side loading and what not of a carabiner, but they’re rated to 30Kn. Idk about you but that’s a lot. I’ve never been afraid using a carabiner and it’s so much faster

[@bpwhitetails]

While i recommend everyone take their own safety very seriously, I have never had an issue with my carabiner bending at all. I have used it on my tether for 3 seasons now with hardly any sign of wear. I double wrap my rope in a way that doesn't side load it much. If you feel unsafe using a quick-link carabiner or something similar over long periods of time, id just replace it every few years or so.

[@michaelpennell6344]

@@bpwhitetails Don't be worrying about that carabiner bending because it's just going to snap when you have a kickout with that much slack in your system and then you won't be making any more videos.

[@Ozarkshunter50]

What do you wrap your carabiners, belay device, and ropeman with? I’ve tried several different tapes and even heat shrink tubing but have yet to find anything that last more than three or four hunts. Awesome video, been one sticking for a year now and the newest gear adjustment I’ve made has been a wire pull up handle that stores inside of the stick when not in use from ewo. Using that I barely have to maneuver at all to reach down and grab my stick. Game changer as far as effort, noise, and movement

[@bpwhitetails]

Awesome! I wrap all my hunting gear in camo hockey tape. Works well for me. I wouldn't put it on stuff that gets handled a lot, like bow grips etc.. with time i can wear and get sticky. But for cutting down on shine and silencing it's great!

[@chandlerbeard9957]

Any particular reason you chose to use your lineman’s to rappel instead of just running a longer tether and regular length lineman? I’ve been running Carl Kossuths setup from tethrd for about a year and it seems to be a little more streamlined with less moving parts.

[@bpwhitetails]

Yea you could do that! It would be about the same system I think.

[@hondas2ooo]

What do u do when/if your stick drops? Would tying the stick to your paracord as a secondary safety rope in the event it does drop?

[@bpwhitetails]

I had thought about it, but never really had an issue dropping the stick. I've climbed one season this way and haven't dropped one yet. If i did however, i would just attach my rappel rope, transfer over from my tether and rappel down. I've dropped my stick and rappelled out practicing to make sure it works.

[@hondas2ooo]

Good idea with switching to the rapple.

[@saucey8239]

Ever heard of BullPath saddles ?

[@andrewbahr1921]

Why wouldn't you just use your madrock belay device to rappel? Like why use your atc?

[@bpwhitetails]

I'm thinking about picking up one! I went my route because it was a much cheaper way to get into rappeling than buying a madrock.

[@hermanhoffman7412]

what brand & type of rope do you use for rappelling?

[@bpwhitetails]

It's 9mm oplux i believe. Link in description.

[@paulcrave3112]

I see you only did the double wrap with your tether in the carabiner at ground level and not for subsequent moves. Why?

[@bpwhitetails]

I always double wrap my tether around my carabiner when i climb and when I hunt to keep my rope snug to the tree. There are a lot of methods and things you can put on your rope to keep it snug but i've found double wrapping it to be easiest method for me.

[@paulcrave3112]

@@bpwhitetails I heard you say that but in the video it didn't look like you double wrapped it on subsequent moves after you left the ground. My bad.

[@joshlasure3384]

Are you using a ropeman 1 with 8mm oplux ?? Just curious thought I was the only crazy one that didnt follow specs!!

[@bpwhitetails]

I have a larger diameter carabiner that makes it work. Again, do what you feel safe doing, but it works for me well.

[@paulcrave3112]

I like how your top step of your aider sticks out towards you. Was that by design?

[@bpwhitetails]

That was actually just due to the twist in the amsteel. I wish it was by design!

[@MrHuntfishdive]

What biners are you using? I like this method but question if mine biners are strong enough

[@bpwhitetails]

Climbing certified carabiners from amazon. I've got links to the two types i use in the description. Not had any issues with them.

[@rickhuff5197]

We’ll done

[@calvinworrell139]

What belay device is that you're using? Thanks for sharing your video. I like the fact you're showing a minimalistic approach to one sticking.

[@jamesmarsee3297]

ATC

[@patrickmcguire1014]

How long is your tether rope?

[@bpwhitetails]

I think around 12 ft

[@jhoffman81]

I would have crisco dripping out of my face. To me the juice in this system isnt worth the squeeze but good explanation! BTW to add something positive your audio is great.

[@xiage965]

You should not be using a carabiner in that manner for your rappel rope/tether. The 'biner's are not rated for the way they're loaded there and can fail. You should be using a quick link there. Any climber will tell you the same.

[@00_ELECTRICWIZARD_00]

I thought the same thing, side loading carabiners is dangerous.

[@bpwhitetails]

I don't condone 100% of my methods. It's what works best for me. I've yet to have a carabiner bend even slightly. Once i do notice anything i'm sure i'll make changes.

[@johnathondavis9007]

Help me understand this logic when it’s literally your life that’s on the line. Carabiner side loading failures are a known thing. Waiting until you notice something could mean you notice and decide to make your change as you’re falling to the ground. Little too late at that point. Use a quick link and stay safe out there. Even with your disclaimer, people are sheep and will no doubt do what you’re doing and risk their own safety bc “hey it worked for that guy”.

[@brycehiigel235]

Thanks for demonstrating on a real world tree. Not the type that they can use for masts on a ship. I have just started and 90% of the trees are cottonwoods the bark on them are always rough.

[@HighTailOutdoors]

Where did you get the aider at?

[@bpwhitetails]

I made it. I plan on making a video on it this winter.

[@jetpilot555]

Very unsafe in that if you drop your stick you're sol. Just tie a tow rope to your stick about 4 ft long and secure the other end to your belt. Plus you don't have to reach down to your stick. Instead you pull up the rope.

[@bpwhitetails]

That is a good point i did not touch on in this video! If i ever drop my stick while climbing, (which has yet to happen) i would just attach my rappel set up, transfer from my tether to my rappel and descend the tree like i would at the end of my hunt. I've done it before to practice and it's not too hard.

[@GrowHunting]

What I am not seeing in all of this is how one avoids or what one does if they drop that stick. Watching you use two fingers and a grab to pull that thing each time gives me the creeps.

[@bpwhitetails]

I'll probably make a video on that next year! It's super easy. I can transfer over from my tether to my rappel setup while hanging in the tree. I also have my platform on my while climbing that I can set up so I can transition over much easier.

[@runtimmytimer]

Never side load carabiners. They're not designed to take side loading. There's another device called a quickie that's designed to do exactly what you want.

[@Michigandrivenoutdoors]

What pouch you using?

[@bpwhitetails]

Its from doublesteps bit.ly/3lDpm8a

[@sweetdarlanddan]

That tree sucks but your technique is on point. Going to give one sticking a try. Thanks for the run down.

[@bpwhitetails]

Cool man! Let me know if you need any pointers. I'd be glad help if i can.

[@bqoutdoors2334]

Very dangerous everything your doing and that rappel thingy is called an atc I recommend you get a steal carabiner if your gonna use one as a quick link

[@huntfisheat73]

Damn all that I just carry my tree stand out my climber a lot more sufficient in my opinion. I'm a tree service have been for 35 years I climb for a living seriously if I was going to do all that I would just take my Spikes and belt and just wear it with me it's about 30 times faster than that and you can climb any tree no matter how big around or small.

[@eightballwoody1]

I will address this. 2 things. No. 1, coming from a climber, it is quite a bit bulkier and you carry more weight with all your gear walking into the woods. I was always north of 40 pounds with my summit. No. 2, climbing spikes aren't legal in a number of states on public ground, including mine (Texas).

[@bpwhitetails]

Spikes would be sweet! Illegal in my state though unfortunately.

[@codybabb147]

Huntfishandeat why don't you just throw on your spikes(new set) and a hunting saddle and hunt any tree man? Do you think a climber is easier all the way around ?

[@huntfisheat73]

@@codybabb147 to me it's just as easy I don't mind putting a climber on my back. Where I hunt you better be in shape or at least some kind of decent shape or you're going to end up hunting on the side of the road hoping to catch a glimpse of one crossing to shoot at. It's no harder hunting with a climber tree stand especially the ones they make nowadays aluminum than it is carrying a saddle strapping them pegs on the tree going up and down. And yes I climb for a living so it would be much easier to just wear a pair of light aluminum pole spikes and it belt in a buck strap in the woods. Either way each to their own I ain't putting down anybody for doing either one I just made the statement to me it would be easier to wear spikes and belt I mean I'm in Florida you cannot hurt a cabbage Palm by climbing it with spikes that's a fact and most of the trees that you are in are going to be palm trees.

[@nicklausmisiti5204]

U have a recommendation. On affordable spikes?

[@BenDownTooLong]

I enjoyed your video, but why not just find a better tree? (Really asking. Not being snarky)

[@bpwhitetails]

It was in the backyard.lol I climb trees with split limbs all the time so i thought it would work nicely.

[@BowHntr4Life]

Don't understand people doing this. More rope and trinkets taking a ton of time and effort meanwhile if you have quality lightweight sticks I can be set up in 5 min with barely any added weight.

[@jasonfarley7990]

That carabiner isn’t rated for side load

[@thehunterspushstixs7940]

Can't what to know what you think lol

[@phatboizbackyardkustomz9006]

Way to much work for me, get you a class 3 comfortable harness shoot your rope up before hunt day and use a chest, hand or foot ascender to go up and any descender you are comfortable coming down with. way safer and quieter than that.

[@bpwhitetails]

I did it this morning in about 20 mins and wouldn't have spooked a bedded deer at 30 yards. I have seen the SRT methods, I just prefer my method because I'm best with it. Whatever you are quick, quiet and comfortable with should be your go-to

[@johnathondavis9007]

That’s great when you have preset locations but if you’re run-N-gun hunting especially in public land, that’s not always gonna be an option. One sticking allows minimum weight and the ability to adjust plans/change trees on the fly. SRT is great when it’s a viable option though.

[@jamesmarsee3297]

I am old and one stick, not hard at all, your first time into hunt is your best chance at killing deer.

[@charleywalker2982]

With all that snapping and cracking you won’t have to worry about having to drag a deer out of the woods because they will be in the next county!!

[@bpwhitetails]

I'll make a video on realistic hunting situation noise sometime. It's really not bad. I've been whisper quiet and been up a tree in under 10 mins.

[@doncook3584]

There are noises everywhere in the wild. Deer step on dead limbs that are louder than anything you hear in this. Well done didn’t see link to cam cleat. Will add because I struggle with the rope undo