What climbing methods are out there that also serve as the platform? I've seen the lone world hand climbers, and some people even girth hitching a tether with a stick on the end and standing on the stick. Mostly looking to see what is put there.
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Climbing method as platform
- Thread starter Brandonallgood
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No Stick method
Been playing around with this for a few days. For me it’s working as well as single sticking. Haven’t tried any other platforms, but my DIY assault has had minimal kick outs & those were on irregular tree shapes.
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I was thinking more minimal than multiple steps, maybe naider and swaider with one step. Im sure it's been tried.
Yeah if I was going all day id want to be more comfortable. On a quick evening or morning hunt when I dont know exactly where I'm setting up, I'd want to have as minimal bulk and weight as possible with the most usability. Has anyone used the OOAL Scout as there platform in conjunction with one sticking?
My new 1-stick scout/mini shikar. Going to be a sweet set up. Adding a couple steps to strap and I see no problem with all day sit.
My One Stick Helium Stick Mods
Do not attempt this at home. For information only. Platform I made a platform from an aluminum fence post insert which is used to strengthen vinyl fence posts for lock attachment and such. My platorm is 12 inches long. It seems to work fine. I still need a platform for when I climb SRT...
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Have you tried different straps? Im curious what the best strap would be for this kind of setupMy new 1-stick scout/mini shikar. Going to be a sweet set up. Adding a couple steps to strap and I see no problem with all day sit.
I’ve tried daisy chain and the mini strap OOAL has so far. I have a cam over buck strap comin from DanO. So far daisy chain I couldn’t get as tight to prevent side pressure kick out. OOAL strap was a tighter fit but still a little. I’m thinking the OCB will be perfect. Will update when I try it out.
Ah just thought I should try OOAL strap that came with the scout solo. I see OCB doing better than the cinch strap though.
The daisy chain is much easier to climb with.One you get to hunting height,use the strap and buckle.
Is there a reason you went with the scout post form on the bottom rather than the top?My new 1-stick scout/mini shikar. Going to be a sweet set up. Adding a couple steps to strap and I see no problem with all day sit.
I started that way because it comes with the double step only on the bottom and nothing on the top. I later went and got a longer bolt to add the double step to see if it was an added benefit. This morning I swapped them to see which one held better. I haven’t had time to test it with the scout on top yet.
I haven’t but if number are correct online:
16oz shikar mini
14.9oz Scout
Then it would be sub 2lbs.
16oz shikar mini
14.9oz Scout
Then it would be sub 2lbs.
That’s for sure. The only thing lighter is a 1.5# scout solo
. Predator and ridge runner are 3lbs or so. I’m adding 2-3 tree hopper steps but will still be under 3 for all of it.I want to experiment with squirrel steps and a knaider and swaider with continuous loops.