It's a platform from a sit and climb that I cut down to 14x14. It's the same thing as @Adrena123 has in the pic all the way to the left except I cut the outside edges off too. 14x14 is the perfect size platform for me. If you can get ahold of a dirt cheap sit and climb platform I'd recommend it. All the weird shapes in the design give you a lot of options on where to cut it and shape it.
Was going to buy the LWCG platform until I made this. I just can't imagine theirs being much better than what I have here as far as functionality and I only have around 40 bucks invested in mine. I got the platform from a friend for almost nothing and I had a lot of 6061 laying around in the garage. My platform weight comes out to 3lbs 6oz and fits in a backpack. Just can't justify buying one that'll do the same thing.
Check this thread (or search the site) for NOT USING the v brackets on a platform as they won't stand up to the side pressure. The LW batwing should be ok, or the xop bracket, or maybe the new one that squirrels (on here) is coming out with. Good looking platform though!!this is what I put together I seen someone post one like it before. I’m probably gonna get some lone Wolf v brackets to put on it. I got 13 washers at the connection point to stop any loud noises can’t wait to have it a try
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Im thinking about designing a tree bracket for the top of the post as well. I tend to like my gear more when I build it myself instead of buying a mainstream product for some reason. I saw the thread about regular tree brackets breaking but the hawk heliums are pretty stout and it seems like itll hold just fine. Its held up to irregular uses in the backyard like me jumping up and down on it at ground level and shoving off the side super hard trying to move or break something. So if I do design a tree bracket it would be just for fun. I do have a question for all the predator and other platform guys. On your platforms is there a very small amount of flex in the platform when standing on it? It doesnt feel like its going to break or anything but it does move some. Dont know if thats normal or not but thought Id ask. Also, for the guys who have platforms made from lone wolf elite seats, do you have flexing or bending problems out of those?
That thing looks sweet!! And built like a tank!! Great job on that. Nice paint also
