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3 stepp ladders = 21 feet?

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Thedevine

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I'm considering getting a steppladder set to play with but thought I would get some opinions first. I would add an extra rope step in his configuration in the video for a total of 3 rope steps spaced 21" apart under each steppladder getting me 7 feet with each step/aider. This would equate to a height of 21 feet with 3 steppladders. It would seem to be a small compact and lightweight setup.
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Thedevine said:
I'm considering getting a steppladder set to play with but thought I would get some opinions first. I would add an extra rope step in his configuration in the video for a total of 3 rope steps spaced 21" apart under each steppladder getting me 7 feet with each step/aider. This would equate to a height of 21 feet with 3 steppladders. It would seem to be a small compact and lightweight setup.
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Placing an aider on a stepp ladder has a tendency "unbalance" the Stepps ...the two "tooth's" of the Stepps loose contact with the tree and only the "v" of the Stepps remains in contact. This scenerio occurs unless you have locked the Stepps on rock solid tight, which isn't always possible due to the type (soft wood) of tree or the shape of the trunk (knots, weeps ect) at any given point. Experience has taught me to only use an "aider" on the first step. Exp
 
Also, the higher above your head to try and tie a step know, the harder it is.
 
Just be sure to hand your beer to the guy holding the camera; don't forget to say the mandatory - "Hey, watch this..."

On a more serious note, if you could figure out a way to do this, you'll be an instant rock star!
 
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Also, the higher above your head to try and tie a step know, the harder it is.
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@ DXD and Redsquirrel
This video "below" from wildedge may help to show how he hangs his first stepp as high as he can and then attaches his aider. It seems rock solid to me and is partially how I came up with the idea. The only difference is I was thinking of attaching a rope step aider to each stepp and leaving them on the steps as you climb. Essentially wildedges version uses 2 stepp ladders for 7 feet using his aider and was trying to figure out a way to use 1 stepp for 7 feet by leaving the rope aider attached. = 3 stepps 21 feet!!
 
This looks pretty cool, curious how it will work out

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I had a problem with my aider sliding to one side of the stepp slipped a little on one side further complicating the problem. Andrew mentioned trying to hook the aider in the g instead to keep it balanced and stop the aider from sliding to one side. I haven't had the opportunity to try it yet. Something to do with a hurricane. I considered trying a ladder style aider on the stepps. The stepp itself would stop the closing up problem you usually have with ladder aiders.
 
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I had a problem with my aider sliding to one side of the stepp slipped a little on one side further complicating the problem. Andrew mentioned trying to hook the aider in the g instead to keep it balanced and stop the aider from sliding to one side. I haven't had the opportunity to try it yet. Something to do with a hurricane. I considered trying a ladder style aider on the stepps. The stepp itself would stop the closing up problem you usually have with ladder aiders.
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I did notice wildedge uses a metal clip to attach there aider which could slide at a sloped angle or if the step itself shifts. The rope style i am looking at could be gurth hitched on or you could use a prusik type knot on the step shaft itself... either way i feel like that could be remedied.... and i do agree the stepp keeps the aider away from the tree to make for an easier more stable climb
 
I'm using two metolius aiders on two stepp ladders to get 14 foot. Rock solid. Then my ernies platform and 2 more stepp ladders are at 16 foot.



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Southbow said:
I'm using two metolius aiders on two stepp ladders to get 14 foot. Rock solid. Then my ernies platform and 2 more stepp ladders are at 16 foot.



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Thanks Southbow for sharing your experience using these in this way... I am currently using lonewolf sticks with attached aiders and an ernie/xop seat platform as well which works awesome!! As a minimalist though i think that a couple of these stepps with attached aiders and maybe a platform board (pictured) would make for a very ultralight package. Time will tell on the DIY platform board! if not I have my ernie!
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I use a step aider on the bottom stick only, The risk vs reward factor is to great to slip at height for me! The guy in the video is using rope he bought from lowes, SMH.
 
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