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    Home made plywood platform (work in progress)

    One method, would be to use a router using a straight bit. Otherwise and probably even easier would be to drill holes at either end of the slot and the use a coping saw, or power jig saw if you have one, to finish up.
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    Climbing rope for tree access

    LOL. :lol: Let her do it. I'm betting it'll be hilarious (and educational, of course).
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    Why do you saddle hunt?

    I hunt with a saddle because I hunt public land here in MN. We are not allowed to build permanent stands or leave any manufactured stand overnight. I got real tired of carrying in my stand and sticks, putting it up, hunting and taking it down in the dark. With the saddle I can wear my stand...
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    Climbing rope for tree access

    Roger - No problem at all. I started exploring using ropes over a year and a half ago and bought a climbing rope and saddle to climb using a doubled rope technique (using a blakes friction hitch). So I have some experience getting off the ground with just a rope which gives me a level of...
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    Climbing rope for tree access

    I'm pretty sure that Whispers Death hunts right off the rope he uses to climb. That is what I intend to do. His reference to the lanyard (linesman's belt) is to ensure that he remains attached to the tree, and allows him to un-weight, while adjusting/changing to a longer bridge on the saddle...
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    Climbing rope for tree access

    WD - Thank you.
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    Climbing rope for tree access

    I received my order from Treestuff yesterday. I had ordered their RADS climbing kit and 35' of Bandit rope. I spent a little time with the gear yesterday piecing it together and understanding the principles of why/how things worked before putting any of my weight on it. I'm hoping to get out...
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    Climbing rope for tree access

    Redsquirrel - Which did you end up getting? Right or left hand? Are you right or left handed? I've been dabbling with ropes for a year but have yet to use for an actual hunt. Mainly due to the fact that I've been climbing with the doubled rope and that is quite a bit more work than what the...
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