takeakidhuntin

This is my first time using a climber.
How do you know how much slack should be in the cables before climbing a tree?Thanks

saltflat

when you begin to climb the tree will usually be larger at the base and get smaller as you go up. you want to position your stand so it points just slightly downward towards the tree. it will be akward climbing at first but will usually even itself out as you climb and the tree gets smaller. ALWAYS HAVE YOUR SAFETY HARNESS ON WHEN CLIMBING AND DON'T FORGET TO TIE BOTH TOP AND BOTTOM TOGETHER.

one on one

basically what saltflat said,except i set my stand up slightly angled up, so as you climb up the tree and usually its gets smaller the top and bottom pieces will level out.and remember to set the teeth or the blade into the tree when you reach the height you wish,i always try to keep my weight out away from the tree, so the teeth are always apply pressure into the tree,be careful and get familiar with your stand


remember hard wood trees are eaiser to slip, espically when wet,if you have pines in your area, thats the tree to climb

Rhody Hunter

I find the pines are to soft. I prefer a good hard wood with ruff bark
not a smooth bark tree.Always wear your fall harness.You never know
when you might take that fall

wis_bow_huntr

Yes what everyone else said. Also. Practice around the house if possible at low levels so you get used to how the climber performs and you are comfortable with it. I practices with mine for a year before taking it to the woods. Also do not under any circumstances try to adjust the bottom while climbing and do notuse your climber on smoot trees such as popal,birch,and some pines however your white pines have a good heavy bark on them like oak. I like to use white oaks and red oaks. And as for any tree, do not use one that appears to be dying. Pick out a healthy tree, keepthe top and bottom tied together and always wear your safety harness while climbing, sitting, and descendingin your tree. Do not expect to go out with your climber on the first day and expect things togo smoothly. It takes alot of getting used to and a little more effort and work than it looks on tv shows.

AmericanArcher

Yep basically what they said is right. Overall DO NOT FORGET YOUR SAFETY HARNESS!!! My friend had a bad expierience not to long ago and it saved his life.

mahoningbuck

I can not stress the importance of finding the right tree! Your softer woods are great! I have been in some real slick hardwoods and it is scary! Look at this link to look for some of the trees mentioned.

http://www.dnr.state.oh.us/forestry/Education/ohiotrees/treesindex.htm