It looks like once you've flipped the post and strapped it to the tree that you are no longer reliant on the bands. Also, strap keeps platform from falling if you take your weight off the platform, unlike a normal climber without the post and strap
I get that. The post is necessary. I’ve had platforms that bounce a bit from camming too tight… here the strap is back in contact with the tree when post is up and it’s cammed down. Maybe it’s a non issue just another curiosity.It looks like once you've flipped the post and strapped it to the tree that you are no longer reliant on the bands. Also, strap keeps platform from falling if you take your weight off the platform, unlike a normal climber without the post and strap
No it’s meant for in a tree. And there’s no backrest.I kinda dig it.
I can see this filling a need for those who like the LWHC. Should be able to maneuver around limbs too, similar to a one stick. I noticed it’s not on their website yet. Curious about the availability and price. Looks promising for those that like that climbing method.
i'm thinking a cam strap around the tree and then pulling the teeth of the climber into the tree should be sturdy enough (?)Glad to see someone making an effort! I could do without the post. I loved being able to move my platform around a tree at will, until it broke.
Right?No it’s meant for in a tree. And there’s no backrest.
This is great really. Not to bash the others but this is the first legitimate option I've seen for a climbing platform that might be worth a try for me. As with any new product I'm curious to see how it holds up, especially their band system.
Peekie boo.I thought you had a weird affinity for climber options for saddlehunters. Sorry must be thinking of someone else.
I did a rifle season using the LWHC my first year in a soft saddle. I liked it a lot. That was without the rappel option that got popular later. I think if I added my rappel capacity to a saddle climber I would REALLY like it.
I never did anything to secure the LWHC to the tree at height. Seemed fine as is. I didn't aggressively lean on it or anything so maybe that is why. Obviously there have been several attempts to add a post to it, DIY and now this offering. There must be a good reason for such. Just wasn't apparent to me.
Easy to pack. Easy to climb. Familiar to all climber users. I was also thinking the other day how much this climbing style resembles 2TC. Sit in your saddle, raise your foot holder (platform vs foot tether), raise your saddle teather, repeat. Small moves. My full LWHC was essentially the same process. I used the sit strap, so again, sit on some webbing, lift your foot holder, raise your webbing seat holder (and tether).
I don't think this gets me out of my Hybrid/Wide Top infatuation, but it's the only thing I can imagine having a chance at doing that. I like gear that pulls double duty. And like a 1-stick setup this does just that. Can't wait to hear feedback on it from the field.
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Peekie boo.
I do like where it's going. We're getting better.
I would prefer a larger/longer platform, because I'm more of a stander, existing outside the leaner/sitter saddlebro spectrum.
But this is getting pretty close from what I can tell. It's a climber. It locks down. Terrible rappel technique aside, this hits some good notes. Not sure about the belt. I tend to prefer a cable.
Indeed I have been advocating for more climbing platforms. They make a lot of sense for a lot of people. Especially for people that don't have the physical ability necessarily to pull off some of our zanier climbing methods.
how much for yours?Mine is 22”L x 19”W x 10lbs. Hunts like a stand. Can put a frame pack in front of me and use it as a knee rest, there’s that much space. On mine, the arms are on the inside, so 22x17 would be great with arms outside, and with machined metal and purposeful design, I think 6.5-7lbs is doable. The LWCG Crossover bottom is reportedly 7lbs. I’d probably look there first personally, over the Panther (even though I’ve been screaming for something “like“ the panther) because my preference is more like yours.
The Panther though probably hits a larger demographic with a 5lb offering.
But on a platform that small, maybe walking the tree is more appealing to the crowd than a post, idk. I’d likely just add a couple of steps on an OCB if I needed to do that. I’ll stick with my bigger platform for now and walking the tree isn’t a concern.
I completely agree, depth of platform eliminates the need for having a post to anchor the base. Hunting this season off the windwalker I modded after last season has only confirmed that. I think I have figured out a way to make it climb like a one stick too but will have to change out some parts. That will likely be a post season project.Different strokes for different folks here. Guys who have messed with LWHC (and Summit alternative) from the early days, @Adrena123 @mtsrunner @Bwhana, they liked to walk the tree with their platform. I like mine with a post, but mine is substantially bigger than a LWHC or this design, so I’m able to use it more like a stand whereas I have greater maneuverability on the platform instead of around the tree.
Also, I don’t need to hang below the stand to connect/disconnect the post. I did that in the first trial of mine, and soon realized I could just let out some line and do it all crouching down, which was far simpler.