justsomedude
TreeHouser
I started researching tree climbing because last year I got a Newtribe Aerohunter Saddle...found out I enjoy climbing and need the workout 
Now, I am using strap on steps/sticks to climb....
But I want to get proficient with rope climbing.
There is a low tree in my backyard I can use for practice.
For hunting, 15'-25' is as high as I need to go.
Need a simple, quiet setup that won't break a sweat (I hang in the saddle motionless for 4 hours after climbing and sweat ends a winter hunt quickly).
But it also needs to be easy to rig in the dark.
I borrowed ascenders from a friend...way too noisy and heavy just to go as high as I am going.
Also climbed a few times just using Slings girthed to the tree (one to harness, one to Foot Loop).
That was a workout. I would consider ascending that way and rappelling down but it's tedious.
I was using a rock climbing harness when I tried it.
Would be easier with my newtribe.
Should I just work on DRT Blake's Hitch climbing until it becomes easy?
Do I want to use a split tail setup from the beginning?
I love an 'all rope/knots' setup, but being able to clip it in is of more practical use for me.
PS
I hunt private land and can prerig 10- 15 throw lines and leave them out as I get good enough to climb quietly.
I have:
50' 11mm static
25' 11mm static (I carry it for self rescue)
Tree Saddle
ATC Guide descender (to Rappel)
Ropeman 1 Ascender (used for Linesmans belt)
Some Webbing loops, Prusik loops, Acessory cord, Carabiners, slings, Daisy chains
Thanks for any help/suggestions.
I want to get a good technical foundation

Now, I am using strap on steps/sticks to climb....
But I want to get proficient with rope climbing.
There is a low tree in my backyard I can use for practice.
For hunting, 15'-25' is as high as I need to go.
Need a simple, quiet setup that won't break a sweat (I hang in the saddle motionless for 4 hours after climbing and sweat ends a winter hunt quickly).
But it also needs to be easy to rig in the dark.
I borrowed ascenders from a friend...way too noisy and heavy just to go as high as I am going.
Also climbed a few times just using Slings girthed to the tree (one to harness, one to Foot Loop).
That was a workout. I would consider ascending that way and rappelling down but it's tedious.
I was using a rock climbing harness when I tried it.
Would be easier with my newtribe.
Should I just work on DRT Blake's Hitch climbing until it becomes easy?
Do I want to use a split tail setup from the beginning?
I love an 'all rope/knots' setup, but being able to clip it in is of more practical use for me.
PS
I hunt private land and can prerig 10- 15 throw lines and leave them out as I get good enough to climb quietly.
I have:
50' 11mm static
25' 11mm static (I carry it for self rescue)
Tree Saddle
ATC Guide descender (to Rappel)
Ropeman 1 Ascender (used for Linesmans belt)
Some Webbing loops, Prusik loops, Acessory cord, Carabiners, slings, Daisy chains
Thanks for any help/suggestions.
I want to get a good technical foundation