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I don't know if anyone is on Facebook. But the above is a group on there you can follow and people send in their harvest pics... Been real slow since bow opened. And it seems that over the past week I'm seeing 3_5 new harvests a day loaded up... Mostly bucks... They list method. Weight points and location typically... Cool to see the variety of large bucks taken in the different counties. Nice break from all the drivel on there... If it wasn't for family I sure as heck wouldn't have Facebook. Sent from my D6708 using Tapatalk

I love my stainless cva wolf..... Bought it specifically intending to use it solely for final week of muzzle. With irons. Never leaves the safe other than late muzzleloader. Sent from my D6708 using Tapatalk

I have Tuesday weds and Thursday off this week and it's supposed to way up alot. Should I stay in? Morning or evening the best time? Sent from my D6708 using Tapatalk

They run on GPS only. After downloading the map to the phone. No need for cell service... I can put back country navigator on... Load the map for the area. Turn off cell service and turn on GPS. Wait for it to lock. Then put the phon ein my pocket and forget it. Sent from my D6708 using Tapatalk

So animal control was involved and it was ac that actually euthanized the deer?...... Hmmmmm kinda make the original story seem to be another attempt to rile up anti-leo sentiments. Sent from my D6708 using Tapatalk

Wow... Blown away.... The one post about how they "buy their food in a grocery store"...... People are so far detached from their natural world it's insane.... I'm sure that deer lived more in its short life than the chemically grown and mass produced huge farm livestock they buy at the store ever did... Sent from my D6708 using Tapatalk

Backcountry navigator Sent from my D6708 using Tapatalk

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I feel safe... Just don't know if the all the hassle is worth it....Would there be much of a different in the used market if I sold it now or after the season? I can't imagine there would be... But I'm not up on my used climber market research. Sent from my D6708 using Tapatalk

I have a foam pad. It's what I started with. With the hammock seat I can sit really low only a few inches off the ground. But with a wall blind like for turkey hunting I could sit a little higher and be more comfortable..... I appreciate all the input guys. It's a tough call... Sent from my D6708 using Tapatalk

I have the molle strap pads and they are a million times better than the stock ones. Make it much more comfortable to carry. I put my bag on the back of the stand while walking and pull the seat up to hold it in by hooking the seat top to the top of the stand near my head. This trip I only used the ribs pack to try and eliminate so crap. I wrapped my jacket around the foot bungee and brought the seat up the same as I would for my backpack... I use the single strap to secure the the top and combined with the stabilizers I lt feels as tight and secure as a ladderstand Sent from my D6708 using Tapatalk

Also... I'll be honest... I almost feel like I tried to buy a deer this year... It's only my second season... And I feel like I should maybe slow down and get to basics. Working the wind (which was in my favor all night luckily) still hunting and just in general get out more. Being able to just walk in the woods with my backpack seat and blind strapped on weighing much less than the titan. Would afford me much more time hunting and less time setting up. Sent from my D6708 using Tapatalk

I should add that in an attempt to shed weight I've ditched my nice hunting bag and switched to the ribs pack. I would much rather have just the backpack which makes hauling my gear and jacket much easier... But the bag seems very cumbersome in the stand.... In a fixed position stand it would be fine. But I'm not driving holes for hooks into every tree I climb just for my backpack. Doesn't seem right Sent from my D6708 using Tapatalk

So I had my third climb today. Say for 3 hours. Plus the 30 minutes to get to a tree and 30 minutes to climb it and get setup. I have the titan. Third hand accessory strap and stabilizer straps as well as the summit foot rest and bow holder... ...... Man is that alot of crap once you throw in the bow Xtra clothes etc.... I made the mistake tonight of having too many layers on... Didn't read the temp right apparently and was sweating balls by the time I hit the tree.... Shedding layers would have required taking off my harness. Ribs pack and binos.... Too much work so I just sweat it out. So here are my issues..... With all the doodads and gizmos it's takes a bit of time to setup. The titan is huge and takes me from a regular size refrigerator to a stainless steel freezer. I'm a big guy 6'3 and 280 broad framed.... And the stand makes tight corridors and ducking branches that much harder. I feel like all the crap that goes along with the climber is more hassle then it's worth... ( even if the accessories are great once your all setup.) Also having gotten lost in the woods once when I was younger. I carry more gear then most I'm guessing... In terms of being prepared to spend a night in the woods and stop an arrow or gunshot wound. A little excessive but nothing is worse than needing it and not having it. This = extra weight. On top of the stand... I've found that even though I have the larger stand I still don't feel like there is alot of room. Which is of course a given in a climber. But it leads me to be paranoid about my movements. The reason I got the stand is for hunting local public land and a friend's large plot along a swamp.. I envisioned being in the tree with nice fields of view.... And you get that in the tree... However there seem to be a ton of small branches in the way of every angle. Each tree I've climbed which looks good from the ground isn't that great once up. Such is life when u don't have time to get in and clear lanes. Both sets of woods are very dense. And there are no fields or clearings. I've stomped all over them over the last 2 years. Now I'm rambling... In short I feel that the concept of the climber for me is better than it is actually working out in real life.... I feel I may be better to just stick with my hammock chair and pick up a collapsible wall blind. I'd have better field of view and more portability and less weight. Or should I hold off and run the season with it? I've only used it 4 times. It's brand new. Sent from my D6708 using Tapatalk

Mine is currently attached on upper portion. Packs fine. Seeing the video for the third hand holder. I don't see any major differences between it and the summit. I was thinking I might use a small bungee to hold it in more secure while climbing... I have been using a haul rope. I'll try some testing low to the ground with my backup bow Sent from my D6708 using Tapatalk

Anyone climb with their bow in it? I've seen the thirdhand holder. And that you can climb with it in..... However I alrdy have the summit one... Anyone climb with their bow in it? Sent from my D6708 using Tapatalk

Hmm seems like a views request Sent from my D6708 using Tapatalk

Persevering can be had at farm/livestock stores as well. Much cheaper to get it by the liter/gallon and then dilute it appropriately for human use.... I spray all my outdoor gear. Backpacks. Tents. Hammocks. Clothes etc.... Carefully on your masks, balaclava,gators etc..... Stuff burns if it's on open orifices.... And it has to air out for a few days to your eyes don't burn. Sent from my D6708 using Tapatalk

Lol. Definitely not hunting in shorts. Just a quick test climb. To determine if I was keeping or returning the stand. Always using the harness and strap. And always will. I think I put that in my first post. I'll have to check. Thanks for all the advice guys. I'll be going out for the first hunt in it this Sunday. I'll see how it all works out Sent from my D6708 using Tapatalk

I have the HSS bowhunter X1... Was miffed the suspension strap wasn't attached to the harness and comes it a little bag. But it did come with a biner. So I clipped it to the lineman loop and then flipped the net bag through its cord so now it is attached.... I like the buckles on the harness. Loads better than the one that came with the stand. Sent from my D6708 using Tapatalk

Just wanted to update this.... I took the bow in for a tune. Including paper and a new biscuit.... Omgosh what a difference!!!!! Had him max the draw.weight. Paper test is about as perfect as it gets. Not only is she quieter. But she's drilling nails. 100 grain muzzy are dead on. Field points are a little left of center. Sent from my D6708 using Tapatalk

So you were not locked into the tree with the lower platform? And when you stepped towards the tree you slid?Not gonna lie that is a bit concerning. For my own use. Sent from my D6708 using Tapatalk

Third hand archery climber straps. Connect the 2 pieces together on either side... Same as the lone wolf's. Yeah after.I took those pics I did let out another stop so the top became more level. I think trial and error will provide the knowledge regarding how far to have the cables out. It seems how far out the cables are determines how much "swing" you get from seating the cable on the tree and bringing in the teeth. How much swing is too much will also come with time I feel. Sent from my D6708 using Tapatalk

I have the thirdhand straps. Do you leave your lone wolf's attached 24/7? Sent from my D6708 using Tapatalk

I'm guessing I set my initial tree angle too steep to accommodate the tree climbing as it goes up? Sent from my D6708 using Tapatalk