THE ONE STICK CLIMBING METHOD

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3 жыл бұрын

If you've ever heard of one stick climbing, this is a video you should watch. Carl Kossuth goes over his gear and process in great detail. Should out to CBigBear aka Bryan Landry as the originator of this method.
Here's some of the gear you'll need:
Madrock Safeguard: www.amazon.com/shop/g2outdoors
Oplux (or similar) climbing rope: www.amazon.com/shop/g2outdoors
Carabiners: www.amazon.com/shop/g2outdoors
How to tie a scaffolding hitch: • DIY: Tying A Scaffold ...
Check DIY Sportsman's Video: • One Stick Climbing Met...
Want to learn more about saddle hunting? look no further than www.TethrdNation.com
The ultimate saddle hunting resource - www.SaddleHunter.com
AND FINALLY!!!!
You can find the exact products I use in my videos here:
www.amazon.com/shop/g2outdoors

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@ryancard2438 3 жыл бұрын

Wow !!! Tethrd changing the game !!! LOVE IT

@stevehills2315 3 жыл бұрын

I appreciate the time you took to present all the info

@mikeoxbig000 3 жыл бұрын

Since myself and my buddy talked to Carl in NC, for like 6hrs lol, we’ve been waiting for this video!

@Yankeebelletreeworks 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome. This is great for the hunting in place you fly into

@roberttroyer3940 3 жыл бұрын

Great video Karl you make it look way too easy !!

@danielludwig5765 3 жыл бұрын

That video was mind blowing. You rock dude!

@BeardedSportsman 3 жыл бұрын

Yeaaaahhhhhh. I’m gonna need one of those roll up pouches 😂 slick set up Carl!

@woodsdog7849 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent video! Everything explained and to the point. Very informative.

@rolynsmith2930 3 жыл бұрын

This video was made at my bow club in Nashville. I had to miss this demo. I’m a travel nurse in Texas right now. So disappointed I had to miss the tour. Thanks Greg for the video. Rolyn Smith

@G2Outdoors 3 жыл бұрын

Hate we missed you!

@catboat4228 3 жыл бұрын

wow best method iv seen in a saddle setup!!!!!

@stinkybillygoat6873 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the good info

@paulcrave3112 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome video! Great demonstration Karl. You make it look easy, even for a guy your age. Thanks for sharing.

@fml5910 2 жыл бұрын

He sure does make it look easy.

@mikewarner2742 3 жыл бұрын

Good stuff, man. Making it easier for an older hunter to get into the woods without a lot of heavy baggage. I think I helped build the pavilion behind you. :-)

@lovejoy1230 3 жыл бұрын

Some of the comments crack me up... maybe a bit of work but no more than carrying a 20 lbs climber in to the tree. I sweat way more carrying a heavy stand to the tree than climbing with one stick, it’s really not that much work. Take your time slow is smooth and smooth is fast. And as for dropping your stick, put a small paracord loop on the top step and a paracord theater to your harness, problem solved. I personally use a nighteze gear tie on top as a handle, I grab that handle first before disconnecting the cleat.

@jeffking1153 2 жыл бұрын

Great video!

@squatchfamilyoutdoors9041 3 жыл бұрын

Great video btw!

@mattsellin 3 жыл бұрын

that’s pretty sweet man not gonna lie, super functional and obv super light weight! even a first timer i feel could learn how to use this rather quickly, awesome video man👍🏼✊🏼

@lukesnyder3293 Жыл бұрын

this made me understand how to do this better than any other video thank you

@bobbmonty 2 жыл бұрын

Loved the video and i think i'm going to switch to this method. With practice it looks no problem. You could use a prusik instead of that belay device then just use a belay loop/ black diamond atc/ petzl reverso to descent or even a munter hitch (know your knots before you try any of this. As someone who used to climb a lot i shudder when I see people dropping or throwing gear on the ground. It may seem harmless but if you drop a carabiner on a rock or especially a belay device it can knock things loose. Its been force fed to me that you never drop things that hold your life on a line and you never step on the ropes. Inspect all your gear everytime you go out. stay safe out there people! enjoy the hunt.

@georgewhite6428 3 жыл бұрын

Wow! I’ve got allot to learn! I’m a noob to saddle hunting!

@landrenduckett3006 3 жыл бұрын

Great video

@jamesbrookshire4262 3 жыл бұрын

Sweet video!!!

@natecarter5 3 жыл бұрын

I use SRT for preset locations and a lone wolf hand climber for ‘going in blind’. Just leave a paracord loop if I ever want to hunt the tree again. The system he uses here is pretty sweet though! That roll pouch is sweet. Cmon Tethrd if you guys market that you’ll sell a ton of them!

@natesims6585 3 жыл бұрын

Yep, I now want that roll up pouch!

@davidwoods1446 3 жыл бұрын

I do foodservice delivery for a living. I appreciate how each movement needs to be accounted for. I see comments about sweating and exhausting work. efficiency efficiency efficiency. That's the name of the game. Take your time, make movements count. Don't be in a rush. I don't care how you climb the tree. Your body is basically a machine. The faster you go, the more heat you generate. If your gonna be in the tree for several hours, why go up it like Mario Andretti? I personally like the method he demonstrated. Rappelling looks very nice. This also might solve my need for a custom pack for carrying a lot of climbing sticks. Very nice video Carl.

@WTTaber 3 жыл бұрын

Those pouches are awesome 👌 and need to get made! Great job and love the products and content!

@Robmancan1987 3 жыл бұрын

Reminds me of the petzl exo or the RIT.

@WTTaber 3 жыл бұрын

I'll have to check that out

@jaredb6934 3 жыл бұрын

Exactly what I was wanting to make.

@stevehills2315 3 жыл бұрын

Carl, I hunted public land for over 60% my deer hunting yrs. I use climbers still and set up fixed position stands in likely spots that I may only hunt 1-2 times. Those I get into using my lone wolf sticks. appreciate

@coreytrick 3 жыл бұрын

Between this method, DRT/SRT or Sticks with 5-step aider, we have some great options to reduce kit and get into almost any tree. I really like that stick, having it double as a platform is even better!

@G2Outdoors 3 жыл бұрын

Agreed. There are lots of good tools in the toolkit for hunters. We should all experiment with what works best for us.

@MRbassmasterman 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome video! I subscribed!

@1rolmos 3 жыл бұрын

Waiting on that pouch and step!

@bowhuntingsoul2149 3 жыл бұрын

Very cool

@collinaverett3669 3 жыл бұрын

Very cool! I would like to see a video of him doing it with limbs on the tree to see how he maneuvers around the limbs.

@sawtoothscream1521 3 жыл бұрын

If I had to guess. Lineman belt until he gets the tether attached over the limb and then continues as normal.

@79brumley 3 жыл бұрын

For a straight tree like that a lone wolf hand climber seat would be perfect.

@jaridjones504 3 жыл бұрын

I use the seat of lw hand climber for my platform all the time and if I know I'm goin to an area with pretty straight trees and no limbs I got stirrups in it so I dont have to carry my sticks.

@kylestauffer6228 3 жыл бұрын

Next from Tethrd.... The "Kossuth 1-stick" Phantom package

@huntingtheozarks 3 жыл бұрын

Carl, the mad scientist of diy hunting gear!

@G2Outdoors 3 жыл бұрын

That he is.

@zacharyfelkel7924 3 жыл бұрын

Wish I could go back to the days of being 235 lbs haha. This would have been perfect for going in and out of different spots every time I sat...I never really hunt a spot more than 2-3 times without moving somewhere else and then coming back later if there’s activity and this is the way I would do it.

@RockTheParkOfficial 3 жыл бұрын

Epic!

@justingreber9717 3 жыл бұрын

This is my preferred method to climb if I dont have a preset and would not be srt climbing. Only thing I would add to this video is that once you're at climbing height I would use a prussik or some kind of safety knot above and below the belay device just in case the device failed or you accidentally moved the lever on the madrock also the device is not designed for hands free activity. You could always transfer to a tether as well to be on the safe side.

@rjstewart 3 жыл бұрын

Nice setup. I do almost the exact method but without that awesome rope carrier so my climbing rope/tether gets let out and hangs down while I climb. I carry a hand ascender as well. If I need to come down and grab a dropped stick or come down for a break I rappel down and SRT back up. I also carry a 10’ tether/lineman to go around limbs or sometimes I may need to reposition at the top.

@G2Outdoors 3 жыл бұрын

I believe Carl uses his lineman belt as well to go around limbs.

@gelssonreyes6582 3 жыл бұрын

VERY very nice video my friend can you let me know were i can get a pouch like the one you have maybe not exactly but something similar. God bless you and thank you for the video

@chadgoebel7476 3 жыл бұрын

Looking for price and availability of that sweet prototype one sticken pouch 😁 great video and nice set up 👍

@dbuckner902010 3 жыл бұрын

Carl makes it look so easy I tried the one stick and it was so much work for me but that being said I didn’t have the cam cleat or daisy chain

@G2Outdoors 3 жыл бұрын

He does make it look easy. It's not.

@B.r.i.a.n.1 2 жыл бұрын

Sticks are so light and stackable now. Probably not worth the effort for me at least. But I love to see hunters innovate. Its definitely made the sport more fun.

@jacobnfamily 3 жыл бұрын

OK, seriously. What is the release date on that pouch. NEED NOW!

@austincrutchfield4807 3 жыл бұрын

Really nice! Go ahead and send me them pouches to test out!😂

@thomasmacdonald1946 3 жыл бұрын

Definitely need that roll up rope pouch

@jacobschweitzer2954 2 жыл бұрын

This is wild. I’ll stick to my 4-5 stick method.

@donaldmckenzie1236 3 жыл бұрын

No problems using the Sterling oplux on the Mad yard safeguard it's under specs but a mere point one millimeter

@michaelfitzhenry6788 3 жыл бұрын

Pulling me back in to hunting . .love its not big box stores. I got to have it got back to me please

@OutdoorsAllie 3 жыл бұрын

Carl is a genius!

@G2Outdoors 3 жыл бұрын

Yes he is. Too bad he's so ugly.

@OutdoorsAllie 3 жыл бұрын

@@G2Outdoors LOL

@flinginairos 3 жыл бұрын

Carl and his custom pouches that nobody else has. What a jerk.

@JeremyReger 3 жыл бұрын

They have to be on the way.:: That looked pretty production ready haha

@seabass22 3 жыл бұрын

Use a crown royal bag

@daleandchaseloweoutdoors6133 Жыл бұрын

The only thing I don't like about this is the slack in the tether when you climb. I actually use the climbing belt in conjunction with one sticking. That way if anything happens and I fall, the climbing belt will catch me and I don't fall 2 to 3 feet into my stick.

@OzarkHoller 2 жыл бұрын

I like it.

@Njjb122 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome setup...i was thinking about climbing spurs but i think i wanna use this...you should start selling those roll up pouches

@bobbmonty 2 жыл бұрын

i have been practicing with climbing spurs but I am moving over to this method. I live where there is a lot of aspen and its not illegal but the cuts into the trees don't look good especially if i return to a spot.

@enjoytheoutdoors1018 3 жыл бұрын

One stick method has been my "run and gun/bow system" for years. When I want to go light and try several different trees in one day, this is what I go with. Thanks for sharing guys.

@enjoytheoutdoors1018 3 жыл бұрын

@J H DIYsportsman, The hunting public, Southern ground hunting, Hunt Appalachia. At the moment, these are some of the few I could remember. The first guy I saw using the one stick method was "cbigbear1" (Hats off to him for starting me out on this)

@DragonDT1 3 жыл бұрын

NY Saddle hunter has alot of good videos

@flee4170 3 жыл бұрын

Do you use a triangle quick link or a carabiner? I worry about side loading the carabiner.

@enjoytheoutdoors1018 3 жыл бұрын

@@flee4170 I go back and forth at times between, Black diamond Carabiner and an Oval Carabiner. But for this method I prefer the Oval.

@jacobmarks1436 2 жыл бұрын

I need this

@festes81 3 жыл бұрын

This seems worth trying. Just like using a single etrier/aider, I'd use a little piece of bungee string to tie it to me however in case I drop it lol.

@G2Outdoors 3 жыл бұрын

Exactly.

@averagejackarchery 3 жыл бұрын

Freaking. Brilliant.

@geoffjenkins4633 3 жыл бұрын

Very interesting climbing method (great video too). My initial reaction is wondering if you accidentally snag that bow pull up rope when you're at height.

@stevensanders7561 3 жыл бұрын

I really like the role out pouch with your teather/repel rope in it where can it be found

@colestephens2848 3 жыл бұрын

I need that aider!

@bryandonahue4347 3 жыл бұрын

Genius. I'd absolutely forget something in that process though.

@G2Outdoors 3 жыл бұрын

I think it's the kind of process where you have to practice it and really nail it down. This isn't for the guy that hunts 5 times a year on the back 40.

@carypeaden4147 3 жыл бұрын

Very good video. I notice that the stick that Carl is using in this video as well as the stick that DIY Sportsman is using in his video look very similar to each other and to the "One Climbing Stick" that Tethrd is planning to release soon (in early 2021). Is the Tethrd One Climbing Stick the result of the prototype that Carl is showing or is there some other common ancestor to all three?

@Godzown16 2 жыл бұрын

So the rappel line acts as double duty for the tether? Making sure I’m understanding the setup properly. Thanks!

@doncampbell1961 Жыл бұрын

looks nice and simple . how much does the climbing gear itself weigh , less the saddle?

@trxe420 Жыл бұрын

Non saddle hunters: "That looks crazy dangerous!", saddle hunters: "Way safer and a whole lot more fun!" I love hunting like this, it's just so much fun! Thanks for the great video on your technique

@Tatorhead1234 3 жыл бұрын

Where can we get the parts to make that step/platform?

@jgleez4321 2 жыл бұрын

Question.. what does 40' of oplux get you height wise compared to 30'? Trying to see a bit of money but would love to repell

@stevehills2315 3 жыл бұрын

Carl, Are those top and bottom tube castings/extrusions avail for sale? They are real nice.

@squatchfamilyoutdoors9041 3 жыл бұрын

Where can I get the stick?

@doncook3584 3 жыл бұрын

K just getting into sticks saddle and where can I see the button and knot close up and slow enough? You said something about lock it down but I didn’t follow what you did

@kyledunkle4072 3 жыл бұрын

This is Tethrd ONE!!

@G2Outdoors 3 жыл бұрын

Good guess...but WRONG.

@stevehills2315 3 жыл бұрын

I like the the 1 piece step/tree stand off. Do you have a source for these so a DIY can buy?

@blakewilliams5363 3 жыл бұрын

EWO Ultimate platform 👍🏼

@kennyhill1265 3 жыл бұрын

What are the advantages of this style vs a climbing stand?

@FenwayRick 3 жыл бұрын

How do I get one of those prototype pouches.

@jpistheguyjesusloves8234 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks hey do you sell the set up ?

@JayN4GO 3 жыл бұрын

I’m too out of shape for this lol. Nice sys hauler

@bumbadum87 3 жыл бұрын

Does anyone know if this is going to be something TETHRD comes out with soon? I love that stick for one. I love the extra foot room it has (I have a size 15 foot). I also love that SYS Hauler Pouch. Perfect for rappelling rope. Would be awesome if they brought this to the market. I would be first in line.

@blakewilliams5363 3 жыл бұрын

Have you checked out the EWO ultimate platform? It’s pretty sweet

@Charlie-wg2uc Жыл бұрын

What do you do when climbing and come to a branch going up?

@Njjb122 3 жыл бұрын

I wanna see this setup on a tree that's not straight i wanna get into saddle hunting to hunt multiple trunk trees some dont split until your already 10ft off the ground how would that be done multiple tree tethers?

@paulcrave3112 3 жыл бұрын

Nice pouches Karl.

@wadesoutdoors1914 Жыл бұрын

Do you open up brake lever all the way and use right hand also for a brake

@taylingoodson4544 3 жыл бұрын

What rope cleat was used on the stick and what size rope ???

@TheHolt45 3 жыл бұрын

I want that pouch he's using for his 40ft tether! Did I miss where he got it from? I'm a new saddle hunter, Phantom, but repel down as well. I use a lone wolf hand climber to get up.

@TheHolt45 3 жыл бұрын

Nevermind, rewatched and see it's a prototype

@huntark03 3 жыл бұрын

I'd love to see your method for trees with limbs!!!

@kathrynroberts2246 3 жыл бұрын

With a linesman belt all you do is advance the tether to the bottom of the branch, lean into your linesman, unclip the tether, then advance the tether beyond the branch, and continue.

@G2Outdoors 3 жыл бұрын

@Kathryn Roberts is right. Just use a lineman belt.

@wadzilla3711 3 жыл бұрын

For me, by the time limbs are encountered your fairly high. I’d employ a second tether perhaps. Lineman’s rope is fine, but a slip, kickout or any mishap would be a rough drop till the lineman rope caught.

@toms7947 2 жыл бұрын

Is there a way to get down if you accidentally drop the one step you do have?

@paulcrave3112 3 жыл бұрын

Maybe it’s been asked, but, how do you get your stick back if you drop it?

@v.n.6886 2 жыл бұрын

What are the rough dimensions (width and depth) of that top and bottom pieces?

@dkbjanquart 3 жыл бұрын

Where can we get that roll up pouch at

@Njjb122 3 жыл бұрын

Is that pouch available yet?

@marcg611 3 жыл бұрын

Any discount codes for tethrd saddles?

@carypeaden4147 3 жыл бұрын

Is Carl still using one-sticking up and rappel down as his main assent and decent methods when saddle hunting?

@Josh-rz2bp 2 жыл бұрын

I’ve never saddle hunted - only hunted out of pop-up blinds and tree stands. How well will a set up like this hold if you’re caught in some rain? Great video!

@bobbysparks8029 2 жыл бұрын

i have not been hunting in a saddle for long but I know you will be safe in some rain now if its a down right pouring out you might not be able to get down just yet do to lack of vision but you wont slip down the tree if that's what you are asking

@DragonDT1 3 жыл бұрын

When does that tethrd climbing stick come out? This is the second video I have seen with it.

@G2Outdoors 3 жыл бұрын

You sure about that?

@HuntinTN 3 жыл бұрын

@G2Outdoors which First Lite shirt are you rockin in this video?

@G2Outdoors 3 жыл бұрын

That is the lightweight 150 Merino LS Crew. Love it.

@Theron622 3 жыл бұрын

I love this system! I'll definitely need to practice it and make modifications for my gear. I think I'll make one of those pouches too! Itll go great with my DIY saddle. It appears the madrocks are sold out any other rappeling devices you might recommend?

@G2Outdoors 3 жыл бұрын

A lot of other people use the GriGri. I've used a figure 8 from Rock Exotica as an analog version with good results.

@ryanscholl5450 3 жыл бұрын

I use a Beal Birdie. Very similar to a madrock or grigri

@arkieoutdoors397 3 жыл бұрын

Ran into the same issue. I ended up finding the Safeguard here. shop.blackjackmountainoutfitters.com/Mad-Rock-SAFEGUARD-Springless-Belay-Device-699320.htm

@Theron622 3 жыл бұрын

@@ryanscholl5450 I bought a beal birdie and the tension release lever broke off! Glad it wasn't anything crucial that failed!

@outdoorman7425 2 жыл бұрын

Can you do this early before daylight?? I can't imagine trying this in darkness.

@freecwb77 11 ай бұрын

If anyone could help... I'm a long time bowhunter, and just starting saddlehunting this year. In my quest for to get my set up, I purchased the red Madrock and not the black.. is this red useless, and should I try and return it? I'm on the forums and pages and I somehow missed that😬

@tylersmith7355 3 жыл бұрын

Pretty cool system. Definitely going to take a fair amount of general fitness and maneuverability to do but you can get as much or as little height as you want. My only question would be how doable is it with some heavier gear on? Its all well and good to be climbing around and repelling in September when its 75 degrees but what happens in December when you have a heavy jacket and gloves and whatnot. The reduced dexterity and mobility would make this a lot more challenging I would think

@boboz780 3 жыл бұрын

How much is a set of 4 climbing stick?

@carypeaden4147 3 жыл бұрын

Greg and/or Carl, I am trying to decide which saddle I should buy so that I can give saddle hunting a try. I am leaning towards buying a two panel saddle like the ESS (rather than a single panel saddle like the Phantom). What do you think of one panel saddles vs two panel saddles? I am definitely going to try saddle hunting using multiple climbing sticks for ascending and descending, but I am also going to try the one-stick method for climbing and repelling down. Does the need to rappel when using the one-stick method effect the one panel vs two panel saddle equation in anyway?

@G2Outdoors 3 жыл бұрын

I prefer this phantom. But I haven't hunted a lot from a 2 panel saddle.