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Jim Stepp

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Anyone who might be using these ever find a need for the 8ft rope length? I kinda think a tree that large would be tough to work but new to saddle hunting so looking for some advice thanks.
 
Are you thinking of cutting the extra off? I'm not sure what you would gain except less bulk in your pack.
 
g2outdoors said:
Are you thinking of cutting the extra off? I'm not sure what you would gain except less bulk in your pack.
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Well it comes in either 6 or 8 ft lengths from Wild Edge Inc at first I thought longer is better but im interested to know from people who have the 6ft length wish they had gone with the 8ft instead
 
I just bought a set of 12 in the standard 6' length. I am fairly certain most of the trees in my woods will not cause a problem. However all of the trees in my backyard I intend to practice climbing and shooting from need the longer rope for at least the first few steps.

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Wild edge sells a 4 pack with the longer rope for the base of the tree.
 
I was setting up a tree yesterday that I was going to give the stepps a try on but the 6 foot rope wasn't long enough.
 
I'm curious if folks like the Jim Stepp system or prefer the climbing sticks, seems pretty versatile to me, and I like that I could use a few for a platform as well.
 
I actually like to use sticks and stepps. Mainly because I like to save 2 or 3 stepps for the platform, along with a ernie platform. I know it sounds like a lot to carry but we will see. I like to use them for the platform because I can put side pressure on them on they do not give, I am 6-1" 245 lbs. If I had to choose one, I would go with the Stepps, I personally like them more.
 
donnieballgame said:
I'm curious if folks like the Jim Stepp system or prefer the climbing sticks, seems pretty versatile to me, and I like that I could use a few for a platform as well.
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I cannot see using Jim Stepp's for anything but a platform. Four climbing sticks with aiders will get you to 28 feet. You only have to tie four times and if you use a rope attachment it is quick quiet and easy. To go the same height with Jim Stepp's you need at least double the attachments if you use their aider. It is more difficult to tie a Jim Stepp knot than using the rope modification knot on a lone wolf stick and Xop stick or it is even easier to cam a rope on a muddy pro stick

I have various sticks and steps. I will alway reach for modified XOP sticks or muddy pro sticks before I would ever take Jim Stepps to the woods.

As far as a platform - I can't get no satisfaction as Mick Jagger says.... I will probably try to buy some ameristeps next. I have tried a platform... it is comfortable but still bulky. I have tried Jim Stepps.. They are okay. I have tried screw in steps... How do I find what is comfortable, light, mobile, compact and easy to attach. I sit half the time and lean half the time.

Your Jim stepps are a good starting point for a platform but not as a climbing method IMO
I do appreciate how Wild edge is trying to accommodate saddle hunting and because of that I reluctantly make that statement.
 
I like how solid and locked in the Stepps get. I have not experienced that with the sticks. I tried the rope mod, and am not in love. I built some aiders and I am sure with practice it gets easier but I found them clumsy and the stick even kicked out on me. I do agree that the Stepps take more time as you have to tie each one but like I said they are rock solid and that is what i like about them.
 
Interesting thanks for the replies. I was thinking about getting the set of 4 Stepp's off of the website to try as a platform, if I like them I can always get a few more. I actually think I might go with a two rope method for climbing instead of spending 200 on sticks. Still trying to price everything out to see, might end up with some muddy sticks.
 
donnieballgame said:
Interesting thanks for the replies. I was thinking about getting the set of 4 Stepp's off of the website to try as a platform, if I like them I can always get a few more. I actually think I might go with a two rope method for climbing instead of spending 200 on sticks. Still trying to price everything out to see, might end up with some muddy sticks.
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Climbing spikes are popular if you are allowed to use them


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Jefferson10940 said:
I like how solid and locked in the Stepps get. I have not experienced that with the sticks. I tried the rope mod, and am not in love. I built some aiders and I am sure with practice it gets easier but I found them clumsy and the stick even kicked out on me. I do agree that the Stepps take more time as you have to tie each one but like I said they are rock solid and that is what i like about them.
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I have had sticks and steps kick out if they are not attached carefully. That said when properly attached the advantage probably goes to a Jim stepp.



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