Just watched this again. Thanks guys. Tips in here I would have never thought of in a million years. The bite of line through the loop for throwing is brilliant.
@@joepatout6818 Scott, Joe, or @Paul Crave, I’m with Joe. What does using a bight through the throw ball actually accomplish? Inquiring minds want to know! Thanks, guys. Hunt safely, my Friends!
Thanks for this. I've also found using actual throw line like he's doing, is a key component to success. Ha ha. When I first started throwing, I was using 550 cord( trying to eleiminate a step) and it would get snagged, caught, and tangled up in everything. Actual throw line makes it 10 times easier.
It would be great to see a video on how to choose a good limb crook for safe rope climbing. Min/Max size etc...The rope is your lifeline and choosing the correct limb is key IMO. You guys are doing a good thing for the sport of hunting. Thank you.👍
I have video on that subject. But it doesn’t include the new kits. Putting the finishing touches on our new vid. There will be a segment on limb choice and how to
You can stretch throw line out right off the spool by going to a park and tying one end to a tree and walking the line out. When you get to the end, stretch the line with your whole body weight about 20 times for 10-20 seconds, then flake it into your throw bag. It really helps. Also, don’t be afraid to use a ball on each end. That way you can manipulate both ends of the line to pull one way or the other way into your ideal tie in point. 🙌
Found out the hard way a few weeks back that if you don’t get the limb you were after DO NOT pull the bag back up. Got stuck30 ft up. Just take the bag off first. Seems simple but I didn’t think about it at the time. Good video
Brandon Yes excellent point. We're going to make another video on that and also how dangerous it is to pull on a throwball that's stuck in a tree. It can come back at you 100mph and break your jaw. This literally happened to one of Scott's coworkers. We will discuss this its important to know so guys are safe. Throw balls for me are the most difficult aspect of this . It's easy but can be very frustrating. I've been there too brother.
NY Saddle Hunter 👍🏻 I know I’ve asked but can you do a quick video on making a tending Blake’s hitch. I’ve tried and tried and can’t get it to self tend. Also maybe a video of once to hunting height do y’all tether in , just stay hooked to climbing rope, etc. basically how y’all hunt once to hunting height especially with rock climbing harness
@@brandonbrown6158 watch this video ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-z6zt4DwxXdc.html It has a tip I do to make it easy to tigh off the tag end to tend the Blake's hitch by adding a prussic knot made out of paracord. As for transitioning to your tether it's a matter of preference. I prefer to transition to my tether because I'm more of a leaner. Scott prefers to stay on his climbing line with a high tie in point, but hes more of a sitter. Its purely preference on what's more comfortable to you. In this same video I show how I transition. Send us a friend request @ NY saddlehunters forum if you haven't already, it's a little easier to communicate their if you have any other questions in the future. Hope this helps. If you still need a video let me know and I can make one specifically to address your question but I think this video might be exactly what your looking for. Good luck !
I scout this past weekend and left loop in tree for next weekend. I swear every tree was limbless lol. First limbs were 50-60 feet high. I couldn’t help but laugh
How close to the trunk of the tree should you go with the rope after successfully achieving getting around the target limb with the throw ball? Is it more ideal to adjust the rope closer to the pocket of the limb? How do you do that if the case? Could you guys show this? Meaning could you do a camera view of you looking up to show where the sweet spot is? Over the limb two foot from the trunk, 5 ft, or right next to the trunk in the pocket of the target limb? Also, what is the minimum diameter target limb in your experience to be confident? Thanks guys, you both are a wealth of info and I appreciate your videos and what you both do.
Erik We made this video and it might have answered your questions. If it doesn't let me know and we can try to make a video to answer your questions. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-1HhrrVikdms.html
I have my throw line wrapped up on a masonry string line hand holder. Only thing I have noticed is that it’s back on a spool type holder and it definitely spins the line and gets annoying wrapping the line back up. It’s convenient to store but may have to get a store bag instead. Set up 4 pre spots so far and yeah it was a struggle.
Yes , that’s the nice thing about a bag. The more you use it and store it in a bag it looses that spooled memory. Why I also like the 3 mm target line . It has a slick waxy feel to it . Hardly ever tangles .
Hello guys great videos world of knowledge being shared thank you. Question what do you use for your bridge for DRT or SRT what kind of system you use thanks in advance
Danny Thanks for watching and for your question. Scott's running the aerohunter Kestral flex saddle with the Adjustable rope bridge with a tender. I'm running a tethrd mantis with a tied in second bridge for climbing made with a 10mm Bee line looped through its sewn in eye and through the D loop on one side. The other is tied off with a bowline knot. Here's a video of how I (Joe) tied in my short bridge ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-DIz9o0ug0LA.html If you have any other questions let us know And send us a friend request on NY saddlehunter on Facebook. Best of luck this season !
I tried this today and damn, it worked really well for putting the ball close to the target. I ended up climbing the "wrong" side of the tree, because I didn't want to make 2 more magic tosses to clear the other 2 limbs that were near the same height on the other sides of the tree. So I climbed up the "wrong side", set a perch, set a tether and clipped in, undid my Blake hitch, and re-routed the climb rope by hand. Am I opening myself up to trouble doing that? I did't think so b/c I think I was tied to the tree the whole time.
Glad it worked out for you. To answer your question is it opening yourself up to problems? No , we do that all the time too . Just keep your tether or lineman in place until you set your knot and put your weight into the knew Blake's hitch you tied after adjusting . Make sure it's good and tight and secure , then you can unclip your tether or lineman. You just want to make sure that Blake's hitch will not slip on you before you rely on it alone. Good Luck
John, throw line is very slick so it slides easily through the branches. Seriously, order yourself some from Wesspur. Miles ahead over paracord for throwing. Hunt safely, my Friend!
@@LukePighetti You could use it for whatever. You figure 75' is enough in most cases but I like to cary at least 125' . More is never a problem but the more you have the more a pain it is when you get a tangle so I think 125' is usually plenty to hit limbs within 35'
@@NYSaddleHunter Thank you. Have you found any good uses for the remaining line? It looks like it would be awesome for camping clothesline or similar tasks.
@@LukePighetti Definitely, what we like about it is its really tough and doesn't tangle as easily, but I'm sure there's many uses you could utilize it for .
You can go as short as 100 ‘. It will get you to a 50 ‘ limb comfortably which is more than enough but could very well be the only suitable limb on the tree. But you would also have to carry 100. ‘ of climbing line as well. Sometimes I have to use a limb that’s 30 ‘ or more to hunt at 20- 25’.
