The seat pad is actually 9.5” deep, which is probably less comfortable than 10” or 11”
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2024 Gear thread
- Thread starter Camelcluch
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The seat pad is actually 9.5” deep, which is probably less comfortable than 10” or 11”
The finish of the Z8 has to be far far better than the Cold World. But I think a smaller version of the Z8 could really be something, designed specifically as a hybrid stand.
As is, the integrated Nested system is really smart. And there are good concepts with the stand. But I don’t see it as a run away winner at even $200 over the M7s I’ve bought for as low as $160s. It has some upside for sure, but the M7 wins for comfort hands down for me, as a stand.
I‘ve found the Nested process to be exemplary. Free shipping, great communication. They advertise a fantastic warranty and returns process. They have a great design approach. They include extras.
XOP has some new stands coming out. The Rubicon is listed at 10lbs with cushion (but has a mesh seat). It’s reportedly 27”x19” and has a 15”x9” seat, lol. $229. Wonder how the fit and finish will compare. Made in the same state as the Z8, competitors.
I got these pac boots ordered the 10” extremes. They fit very tight width wise. Is there a break in period with these?
The nested step felt good when I tested it today. I tried it on a pretty big tree, think it would struggle on a very narrow tree.
Mine have all definitely stretched some, the liner will eventually break down mold around your foot, if they’re super tight idk… I use Obenauf’s on all my Schnee’s.
I put the stick on this tree. It’s the thinnest tree I would ever dream of hunting from. It locked in pretty good.
I don’t know the seem very narrow to me. Really bothering my pinky toes
Yea you mite be screwed idk, most of mine have heel slip which drives me nuts but I don’t hike far with them, I wear those thick, wool, “lifetime“ socks Bass Pro sells with them to make up the difference, the rest of the time it’s Darn Tough socks for my mountain boots.
It’s big. I turned around and sat my skinny ass on it. Pretty sure this could be my one stick/hybrid all in one
Curious how you like it when at hunting height to hang the stand. Looks like you'll definitely have stand on the top step to do so because it doesn’t look wide enough for more than one boot. Don't know that I would like that.
I’d like to see the numbers compared to an EWO Ultralight Climbing Stick. Solely on $$, Nested is the bargain.
@enkriss Definitely a bit intrigued.
I realize the clips are essential for stacking, although not ideal in terms of hand placement when climbing, but maybe you just grab one of rails instead. If the clip were moveable you simply move the clip on one step to inside the pocket of the standoff and diagonally to the standoff pocket of the other step, or have clips in pairs inside both step stand off pockets. Don't know how something like this is missed in the design process.
I believe you may have sold your .75 but @Plebe may still have one unless it's a .5 Curious whether when packed in similar arrangement as shown with my One's if they would straddle the seat post and mate with the stand without the stand offs protruding through the platform holes. It's going to be tough to find anything to match what is to me the ideal set up. I know the profile would be taller, but if they did I may have to try a set.
Appreciate your or his efforts to demonstrate.
I realize the clips are essential for stacking, although not ideal in terms of hand placement when climbing, but maybe you just grab one of rails instead. If the clip were moveable you simply move the clip on one step to inside the pocket of the standoff and diagonally to the standoff pocket of the other step, or have clips in pairs inside both step stand off pockets. Don't know how something like this is missed in the design process.
I believe you may have sold your .75 but @Plebe may still have one unless it's a .5 Curious whether when packed in similar arrangement as shown with my One's if they would straddle the seat post and mate with the stand without the stand offs protruding through the platform holes. It's going to be tough to find anything to match what is to me the ideal set up. I know the profile would be taller, but if they did I may have to try a set.
Appreciate your or his efforts to demonstrate.
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