Tree-Demon
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Anyone who might be using these ever find a need for the 8ft rope length? I kinda think a tree that large would be tough to work but new to saddle hunting so looking for some advice thanks.
Well it comes in either 6 or 8 ft lengths from Wild Edge Inc at first I thought longer is better but im interested to know from people who have the 6ft length wish they had gone with the 8ft insteadAre you thinking of cutting the extra off? I'm not sure what you would gain except less bulk in your pack.
I cannot see using Jim Stepp's for anything but a platform. Four climbing sticks with aiders will get you to 28 feet. You only have to tie four times and if you use a rope attachment it is quick quiet and easy. To go the same height with Jim Stepp's you need at least double the attachments if you use their aider. It is more difficult to tie a Jim Stepp knot than using the rope modification knot on a lone wolf stick and Xop stick or it is even easier to cam a rope on a muddy pro stickI'm curious if folks like the Jim Stepp system or prefer the climbing sticks, seems pretty versatile to me, and I like that I could use a few for a platform as well.
Interesting thanks for the replies. I was thinking about getting the set of 4 Stepp's off of the website to try as a platform, if I like them I can always get a few more. I actually think I might go with a two rope method for climbing instead of spending 200 on sticks. Still trying to price everything out to see, might end up with some muddy sticks.
I like how solid and locked in the Stepps get. I have not experienced that with the sticks. I tried the rope mod, and am not in love. I built some aiders and I am sure with practice it gets easier but I found them clumsy and the stick even kicked out on me. I do agree that the Stepps take more time as you have to tie each one but like I said they are rock solid and that is what i like about them.