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Setup ?’s

Unread postby Hawkeyebowhunter » Wed Sep 22, 2021 1:15 pm

Still figuring out my system and getting better, main pain point is getting my bow up the tree.

I set my first stick, hang the remaining two off my linesman’s belt loops, stand on my back with the pack on it.

Set my sticks, take the pack straps off, hook carabiner hanging off my small backpack to my linesman’s belt loop-> hang stand.

Issue is I had always tied paracord to my cam and stuffed the remaining cord into a pouch on my backpack, never fails to become a tangled mess (or fall out). If I do manage to not get it tangled, after the bow is up I wrap the cord nicely and put it back in the backpack= tangled clusterf@ck rats nest again.

There’s got to be a better way, was hoping to see if anyone had a particular retractable rope or something else that works?

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Re: Setup ?’s

Unread postby Dewey » Wed Sep 22, 2021 1:41 pm

I like my Doyle’s Gear hoist. It’s a bit bulky but worth the extra space not having to deal with tangled ropes anymore. Clips right on my pack or saddle. Could even mount right on your stand if you want. Worth every penny to me. Of course I covered mine in Stealth Strips. ;)

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Unread postby Wihunter95 » Wed Sep 22, 2021 1:48 pm

I use a similar hoist as Dewey. I believe mines an hss, also covered in stealth strips :lol:
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Re: Setup ?’s

Unread postby Boogieman1 » Wed Sep 22, 2021 2:21 pm

I used standard paracord for 15+ years and the end result was 9 times out of 10 a tangled mess like u described. Switched to duck decoy cord last year (compliments of pk) best thing since sliced bread!
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Unread postby justdirtyfun » Wed Sep 22, 2021 2:27 pm

I have been happy with a grappling hook style pull up. Can be tricky in windy conditions but not terrible.
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Re: Setup ?’s

Unread postby Bowhunter68 » Wed Sep 22, 2021 2:29 pm

How are you wrapping the paracord? I use paracord as well and when I use a figure 8 wrap I have no problem with tangles
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Re: Setup ?’s

Unread postby Jurist » Wed Sep 22, 2021 2:31 pm

Got to go to Doyles Gear hoist,

Stand on my back as I’m climbing.

Beast sticks hung from hooks off the saddle as I climb.

Don’t bring a backpack or anything anymore. Just the ball very minimalist. If I can’t fit it in one of my cargo pockets it doesn’t come with.
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Unread postby Boogieman1 » Wed Sep 22, 2021 2:34 pm

Bowhunter68 wrote:How are you wrapping the paracord? I use paracord as well and when I use a figure 8 wrap I have no problem with tangles

I can’t speak for the OP but I did a fast wrap around 2 fingers. I discovered knots a retard with ADHD couldn’t pull off.
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Re: Setup ?’s

Unread postby peteherbst » Wed Sep 22, 2021 2:52 pm

I use the Doyle’s hoist as well. But have considered making th switch back to paracord.

https://youtu.be/hXdccn9CuCM
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Re: Setup ?’s

Unread postby Hawkeyebowhunter » Wed Sep 22, 2021 3:05 pm

Boogieman1 wrote:
Bowhunter68 wrote:How are you wrapping the paracord? I use paracord as well and when I use a figure 8 wrap I have no problem with tangles

I can’t speak for the OP but I did a fast wrap around 2 fingers. I discovered knots a retard with ADHD couldn’t pull off.



Hahaha yep I’m right there with ya. I’m going to order a gear hoist.
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Re: Setup ?’s

Unread postby Hawkeyebowhunter » Wed Sep 22, 2021 3:13 pm

peteherbst wrote:I use the Doyle’s hoist as well. But have considered making th switch back to paracord.

https://youtu.be/hXdccn9CuCM


That looks interesting and much cheaper, I’ll head to the hardware store and give it a try, thank you!
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Unread postby brancher147 » Wed Sep 22, 2021 10:38 pm

I tried the doyles hoist and hated it. I switched to larger rope like 6mm and use a figure 8 wrap and haven’t had a tangle since.
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Re: Setup ?’s

Unread postby backstraps » Wed Sep 22, 2021 10:52 pm

Bowhunter68 wrote:How are you wrapping the paracord? I use paracord as well and when I use a figure 8 wrap I have no problem with tangles



Same here
I figure 8 around my thumb and pinkie and have zero problems. I also add a 5” piece of fuel line to hold while letting paracord slip through while lowering like the third hand archery rope has
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Re: Setup ?’s

Unread postby szwampdonkey » Thu Sep 23, 2021 2:05 am

Just bite the bullet and get yourself a Doyle’s. I keep mine attached to the back of my saddle at all times so it’s always there and ready to go. Mine is like 10 years old now and have had zero issues. It just works flawlessly, quietly, and 100% tangle free.

It’s just so freaking nice to not have to deal with tangled paracord at all.
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Re: Setup ?’s

Unread postby Huntress13 » Thu Sep 23, 2021 2:50 am

I'm using a nylon strap I think came with a ladder stand. Carabiner on each end, one clips to my pouch on my saddle, the other I hook on my backpack top loop and has a nite ize gear tie to wrap around my bow. I pull up my pack and bow together. It works fine for me.

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