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Boat buckle overcenter buckle (OCB, boatbuckle)

I ordered this one from the original Amazon link on this thread. I don't think I have the correct one??
 

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I need some pictures or video on how it works...... Kinda makes me feel a little ignorant.
 
Buckhorn70 said:
I need some pictures or video on how it works...... Kinda makes me feel a little ignorant.
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I'll try to get something in the next day or 2. If I haven't posted something for you by then just bump this to remind me.
 
Dont feel bad....took me two days to get the thing to work! This is the pic I used. They all work the same. Good luck....I know your pain

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Doofy said:
Yeah you get all the credit. I zoomed in, took a screenshot, and have it saved in a safe place for the rest of my life lol.

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lol. wasn't looking for credit, just possibly saving me the effort of taking another photo. :tearsofjoy:
 
I have developed a slight variation on the ocb. Last winter, I picked up a couple boat buckles for cheap at wally world. They had some heavy metal hooks at each end. They worked, but were very large and heavy. I cut them off. I bought a metal belt buckle off amazon that was very small and strong. I speedy stitched that onto the strap. On the strap, I placed a couple home made bear paws (but smaller), with camo tape covering them.
For my platform, I use a tree stepp and this ocb strap with the two additional paws. This strap quickly snaps together, and cinches very tight. This let's me work around the tree quite easily.
This seems very stable. I'm just looking for input from you experts, whether or not I'm on the right track.
 
Sincyrman said:
I have developed a slight variation on the ocb. Last winter, I picked up a couple boat buckles for cheap at wally world. They had some heavy metal hooks at each end. They worked, but were very large and heavy. I cut them off. I bought a metal belt buckle off amazon that was very small and strong. I speedy stitched that onto the strap. On the strap, I placed a couple home made bear paws (but smaller), with camo tape covering them.
For my platform, I use a tree stepp and this ocb strap with the two additional paws. This strap quickly snaps together, and cinches very tight. This let's me work around the tree quite easily.
This seems very stable. I'm just looking for input from you experts, whether or not I'm on the right track.
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post a photo, i think i understand everything but the belt buckle and how it replaced the hooks.
 
Rabidd099
Sorry for the delay. Busy day. First time posting a pic hope it comes through ok.
 

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So like:

{B]=======S=======OCB=======S=========[B}

where B is buckle, S is Step, OCB is OCB?

and you buckle it then use OCB to tighten it down?

IMO if your buckle is rated to a few times your body weight it wouldn't be a problem (of course assuming your always tied in) the ratchet on my ameristep platform is only rated to 1000-1500lbs I only step on it once tethered in so at worst if it broke I'd swing from a leaning position into the side of the tree. As long as your safe with being tied in at all times I personally think its ok.
 
Well, my ratchet strap has gone askew. So I've just ordered my first boat buckle


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Rabidd099,
I placed the buckle just to the left of the ocb so that it wouldn't with the action of the ocb.
BUT... This morning the slightest pressure from the ocb and the regular buckle popped open. So back to the drawing board.
 
Adp
Nah i got same ones but in cammo at walmart. You gotta order. The poly one inch ratchet off of strapworks.com. The strap is real stiff and rigid. Its not flimsy if you know what i mean. I ordered 2 i think it was 25$ with shipping
Ask bobby. About them he sent me link to it ill see if i can find the link


https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4_gcun8_kLGQWJMDxQtFpQ
 
Robert loper said:
Adp
Nah i got same ones but in cammo at walmart. You gotta order. The poly one inch ratchet off of strapworks.com. The strap is real stiff and rigid. Its not flimsy if you know what i mean. I ordered 2 i think it was 25$ with shipping
Ask bobby. About them he sent me link to it ill see if i can find the link


https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4_gcun8_kLGQWJMDxQtFpQ
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Thanks Robert , I just ordered the bullman steps also that Bob made a video about. I will get one of the straps that everyone is using. My next question is how is everyone keeping the ratchet quiet or less noisy when attaching to the tree ?


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