I see that first lite camo! Best stuff I’ve ever worn.
Hell yeah it is! First Lite has the best customer service I've ever experienced. They basically gave me $140 of store credit because the jacket I bought went on sale the next week. Couldn't believe it...
Anyways, another good hang yesterday in the saddle out on public land. I'm still dialing in my system and where to hang things, etc...
About 16:15 I had a doe dead to rights at 27yds, but she still had a fawn (karma) and the pack out would've been more than I wanted on account of it being so warm. I was also hoping a buck was trailing her. I took a video with my iPhone, but I'm not sure I can post it here. I'll try to put up a You Tube link or something...
I also used the Ropeman 1's on my tree strap AND my lineman's belt. Let me tell you, it makes adjustment a breeze. It's MUCH more simple since you can use only 1 hand to take in or let out rope. I won't be going back to friction hitches, but I may try to find a way to back up the Ropeman 1 ascender.
This is a Ropeman 1 Ascender (no affiliation with REI)https://www.rei.com/product/115422/wild-country-ropeman-1-ascenderTakeaways:
Pros: 1 handed operation (even with gloves), quick adjustments give higher confidence (I've had a couple times trying to tighten a Prussic where I felt unsafe), won't get unnecessarily tight like a Prussic knot / friction hitch when it gets wet
Cons: more money to spend (about $44 a piece), not intended to be a life saving device (you can read all about their specs and failure modes. Bottom line, ascenders aren't made to take the shock of a long fall, but that shouldn't be a problem since you're already on tension), weigh more than a Prussic / friction hitch.
Short video of the doe milling around. Be prepared to see a deer, in the woods, don't get your hopes up for anything cool!!!!
https://youtu.be/WMsUqGYeXDY
