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Ameristep tree step ratchet strap set up

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Saddle9

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Ok I think I am not thinking the whole set-up through. I have a ratchet strap that I intent to use but on both ends there is a strap with a S hook on it. How do you set up the ratchet strap with out the S hook is there some thing I am missing?

I have been thinking about the ratchet strap and can't seem to wrap how the strap would be attached to the tree. AGAIN I am over thinking but can someone please help me.
 
You don't want any S hooks. Cut them both off. One end needs to be sewn to the ratchet strap. The other/free end needs to be fed into the ratchet every time you use it.

You need an "endless loop" ratchet strap.

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G2 - did you read that tag?
I'm not hanging in anything in a tree with a tag that reads 666!

That being written, it is probably a much higher rated ratchet than the one that I am currently using...

To your point, I agree that you need to cut off the hooks and sew the strap back onto the buckle.
 
Scott F said:
G2 - did you read that tag?
I'm not hanging in anything in a tree with a tag that reads 666!

That being written, it is probably a much higher rated ratchet than the one that I am currently using...

To your point, I agree that you need to cut off the hooks and sew the strap back onto the buckle.
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I didn't see that. :evil:
 
Most ratchet straps and buckles that come with tree stands or sticks are probably rates lower than that. The buckle is usually the weak link and a system is only as strong as it weakest link. But with that said, the way the buckle is tested for that work load probably wouldn't get anywhere close to that weight on it when wrapped around a tree. A lot of the weight is distributed to the strap and tree and not directly to the buckle as it was tested. I'm no expert on the matter, just my thoughts. Maybe someone in the industry could tell us what we need to know.
But I wouldn't be scared of that buckle in my opinion.
 
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