d_rek
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I too like throwing $300 in the garbage
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Just an update for those trying to return as i am: I now have a return label from LWCG as promised by Andre.Call and leave a message. I just spoke with Andre directly. He was extremely apologetic and helpful and said I will have a return label on the way shortly. He was very patient with me, as I am exhausted after being up 22 hrs straight with a sick kid and unable to speak straight. He did mention they are NOT happy with their manufacturer and are in the process of switching to a new one because of quality issues. Extremely pleasant to talk with, and assuming everything gets squared away here without issue, I will keep my eyes out for a "gen 2" ambush in the future and give it some serious thought.
I too like throwing $300 in the garbage
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Right... They don’t have a history of making garbage but rather setting standards... This was disappointing.
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Following up on this, multiple bolts off center, and it appears the post pivot hole slightly off, this is going back. If they want to be the standard, this certainly isn't it. I wouldn't even expect this sloppiness from a Wal-Mart stand.So I didn't really closely examine mine upon unboxing. However, I did take note that when I fold and unfold the platform, one of the bushings / washers between platform & post is kind of "hogged up". I'll more closely examine later, if either the leveling bolt or the versa button are off center, it's going back. That, my friends, is the definition of shoddy manufacturing. I can accept this bolt issue and replacement, but not holes drilled off center. Did they not use a drill press?
And they have to have more of these in production... Are they gonna continue to ship them?I am shocked that they would accept this from the company, and even more shocked they would send these out. Now if they want to unload these poorly made ones for half price, I am in.
When I talk to them, I'll tell them the same. At the price point I paid, I can't accept what I received. If they want to adjust their price point, perhaps I'll reconsider.I am shocked that they would accept this from the company, and even more shocked they would send these out. Now if they want to unload these poorly made ones for half price, I am in.
That’s what I’m talking about. 60% off factory seconds and I’m in. Isn’t this how xop got it’s start? Reselling lone wolf rejects? I thought this ambush might kill the value of the used assassin. Wrong. At least not yet. If anything the assassin is starting to look like a good value. I’m sure they will get it worked out but I’m with you on not believing they accepted delivery and sent them out. There was no rush, no preorder. They hadn’t taken anyone’s money, season had already started for most people. I don’t get it. Surely they opened at least one or two and inspected it unless it’s being drop shipped directly from the manufacturer. I’m all for American made but fell a child laborer in a dimly lit Chinese sweatshop would have done a better job drilling.I am shocked that they would accept this from the company, and even more shocked they would send these out. Now if they want to unload these poorly made ones for half price, I am in.
The folks who have talked with Andrae say he expressed lack of content with the manufacturer. I highly doubt the folks who designed the platform had hands on them. They were most likely sent a good sample, played with it, and said, "ok, looks good" and had them drop shipped.That’s what I’m talking about. 60% off factory seconds and I’m in. Isn’t this how xop got it’s start? Reselling lone wolf rejects? I thought this ambush might kill the value of the used assassin. Wrong. At least not yet. If anything the assassin is starting to look like a good value. I’m sure they will get it worked out but I’m with you on not believing they accepted delivery and sent them out. There was no rush, no preorder. They hadn’t taken anyone’s money, season had already started for most people. I don’t get it. Surely they opened at least one or two and inspected it unless it’s being drop shipped directly from the manufacturer. I’m all for American made but fell a child laborer in a dimly lit Chinese sweatshop would have done a better job drilling.
It’s great that they seem to be taking care of everyone. I’m interested in hearing more from the guys that got perfect or near perfect platforms and how they are performing.The folks who have talked with Andrae say he expressed lack of content with the manufacturer. I highly doubt the folks who designed the platform had hands on them. They were most likely sent a good sample, played with it, and said, "ok, looks good" and had them drop shipped.
Highly doubt they were packing them up by hand in their basement. It sucks that the QC isnt there, but it doesn't shock me. They've screwed up, but at least they're saying they screwed up.
I do not think you put the same amount of pressure on the sticks as you do when you cam over the platform. Actually I would say not even close. And with the sticks you can not over tighten the strap like you can when you are camming it trying to get it super tight.I’m shocked that we are not hearing more from folks who have had the sticks or hangons for a while especially with the same bolt they’re using! I would bet they’re quite a few that are bent considering you have to set your sticks -inducing the same types of pressure.
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Mine seems fine with the exception of a crooked versabutton. I've put it on 3 or 4 trees, and like it more than I liked the predator. Bigger is better for me with platforms apparently. With the predator my feet were always mushed together and I had to use the edge of the platform all the time. With this one I can spread my feet naturally and actually walk around on the surface of the platform.It’s great that they seem to be taking care of everyone. I’m interested in hearing more from the guys that got perfect or near perfect platforms and how they are performing.
I will give mine a good workout this weekend, I got lucky mine is centered & doesn’t seem to have issues with tolerances...... I’m gonna give it 290lbs & see how it responds!It’s great that they seem to be taking care of everyone. I’m interested in hearing more from the guys that got perfect or near perfect platforms and how they are performing.
Maybe. I'm not a fan of how it cams over, but I think the shape and size is about right.Sounds like you might wanna try the ridge runner. although I expect the packability is less the size is in the neighborhood.