essdub said:
BassBoysLLP said:
Sweet! Can't wait for a the steel poll review!
That's a great way to think of his stuff. I loved those videos of the minimalist saddle from the steel pole
And Ken, if this sling is ever too heavy or bulky, it's because we've regressed to the point of throwing rocks at game while running naked through the woods
Shaun
That's how the little lady refers to me.... The steel pole lol....
As far as tree size, Swamp, I use the platform in any sized tree. If it is real large i just carry one out two steps. My platform weighs just a little over a pound more then a ratchet strap and five steps does and it can fit inside my pack.... But i tend to just strap it to the outside. How many steps does it really take to work around a large tree with ameristeps? My platform and one or two is all i usually ever need to use. The problem i had with ameristeps was they would sheaths shift at the wrong time and make noise and it was very hard for me to rotate around a tree quietly. Since i tend to hunt really thick stuff deer were often with 30 yards before i even saw them.... Didn't have time to move around a tree quietly. Now i don't have to