ADKMtnTrapper
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[quote="Matty]Sorry I missed this.
I think this is my 5th year using the bolts and because I don't want to kill trees either, I have kept somewhat of an eye on it. So far I haven't seen the bolts kill any trees.
Of course any time you open up a tree down to the cambium (or something like that) layer....It's a little more vulnerable to disease and bugs. Tree steps, climbing spikes, some stands, etc all do the same thing. They penetrate the bark and leave the tree somewhat vulnerable. Even a Maple Sugar Tap could kill a tree the same way. Hell just nailing a sign on a tree can kill it.
Back about 15 years or so I did end up having a black cherry die after I put tree steps in. Took them out after a year and the tree was fine...Next year I came back to it and it was already dying/dead. BUT, I've used other black cherries for a few years in a row with no problems. They seal up every year just like the rest. Just unfortunate for that tree.
Sometimes, especially if I think I'll never use that tree again, I will jam sticks into the holes when I'm done for the year, filling the entire small hole so that the tree is at least somewhat protected. I have no idea if it helps or if it possibly is even bad for the tree. I just assume that it helps because you're plugging that vulnerable spot. Most of the time I don't do that though.
Red, I had seen you talking about that stuff. My friend also makes stuff with molds and pours plastics (fishing lures mostly). I'll probably exhaust other methods first, but I do like that I can completely build from the ground up with that stuff.[/quote]
No worries Matty, this is good enough for me using a tree for 5 yrs with no effect is impressive if you use a tree for that long with a climber it can kill em just as you said. Im hooked ill be buying this set up over the summer and will implement it this next fall.
Loving the pedal platform sounds like a great cheap way to set up. When you move around at different angles the pedals should move with you giving you the most surface area for a stable shot. I cant wait to order my saddle this spring and start making my own set up, I've already been picking trees out for next fall :lol:
I think this is my 5th year using the bolts and because I don't want to kill trees either, I have kept somewhat of an eye on it. So far I haven't seen the bolts kill any trees.
Of course any time you open up a tree down to the cambium (or something like that) layer....It's a little more vulnerable to disease and bugs. Tree steps, climbing spikes, some stands, etc all do the same thing. They penetrate the bark and leave the tree somewhat vulnerable. Even a Maple Sugar Tap could kill a tree the same way. Hell just nailing a sign on a tree can kill it.
Back about 15 years or so I did end up having a black cherry die after I put tree steps in. Took them out after a year and the tree was fine...Next year I came back to it and it was already dying/dead. BUT, I've used other black cherries for a few years in a row with no problems. They seal up every year just like the rest. Just unfortunate for that tree.
Sometimes, especially if I think I'll never use that tree again, I will jam sticks into the holes when I'm done for the year, filling the entire small hole so that the tree is at least somewhat protected. I have no idea if it helps or if it possibly is even bad for the tree. I just assume that it helps because you're plugging that vulnerable spot. Most of the time I don't do that though.
Red, I had seen you talking about that stuff. My friend also makes stuff with molds and pours plastics (fishing lures mostly). I'll probably exhaust other methods first, but I do like that I can completely build from the ground up with that stuff.[/quote]
No worries Matty, this is good enough for me using a tree for 5 yrs with no effect is impressive if you use a tree for that long with a climber it can kill em just as you said. Im hooked ill be buying this set up over the summer and will implement it this next fall.
Loving the pedal platform sounds like a great cheap way to set up. When you move around at different angles the pedals should move with you giving you the most surface area for a stable shot. I cant wait to order my saddle this spring and start making my own set up, I've already been picking trees out for next fall :lol: