it has always amazed why some people would rather lug a 60-70lb ladder around instead of carrying a set of hooks. Even with a ladder your still suppose to have a belt to secure yourself so really a set of gaffs or a heavy ladder. I understand that ladders are really needed time to time but most likely not on the pole that your talking about. you would be amazed at how many bets i win by people betting me that i cant reach things off of hooks then i go up there with my belt all the way out and snap both safety snaps off on one ring and one gaff in the pole. i can get pretty much horizontal up there. The people on here that really know how to climb know what i am talking about.
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