Wow, check out how off center this bolt is. Looks like their tap or jig was two human hands.
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DanO AlumiButton... I used his washer or the button would not get tight. or you'd need a 7/8in 1/4-20 grade 8 bolt
also shown with Tethrd Versa Strap
How well did the versa strap work?DanO AlumiButton... I used his washer or the button would not get tight. or you'd need a 7/8in 1/4-20 grade 8 bolt
also shown with Tethrd Versa Strap
Take both. That’s what I am doing for my kentucky trip.Still can't decide if I am taking Ambush or sticking with the predator for my up north trip this weekend.
I agree on the usable space closer to the tree. I’m also curious to see what they do to correct the issues. In my opinion a versa button doesn’t do anything but allow a platform with factory defects to be usable. It’s awesome that they are admitting a problem and scrambling to stay on top of it but it was almost too fast as if the intention to send buttons out to everyone was there the day they shipped the first ones out. If your only problem is the versa button being slightly off centered the fix will make it usable but you will have paid full price for a factory second.This platform is the only one that has usable space in the most important position for a saddle hunter - behind and to the side of the post - this allows you to get most of your foot on either side of the tree, but tucked up against it on small trees, or toes right to the tree on really big trees.
The legacy of hang on design is strong in all the other platforms. The shape needs to be reversed. This one is so big the shape is just square, but at least they got the above part right.
Curious to see how the quality issues are addressed.
yeah, I"m really bummed. Heres a close up of the pivot area, you can already see where the post is binding because the soft coating is wearing on one side. I can only imagine this is going to open up the gaps with use and make for a loose and creaky platform. Keep in mind I opened and closed the platform maybe 10 times, that it.I agree on the usable space closer to the tree. I’m also curious to see what they do to correct the issues. In my opinion a versa button doesn’t do anything but allow a platform with factory defects to be usable. It’s awesome that they are admitting a problem and scrambling to stay on top of it but it was almost too fast as if the intention to send buttons out to everyone was there the day they shipped the first ones out. If your only problem is the versa button being slightly off centered the fix will make it usable but you will have paid full price for a factory second.
If your pivot point isn’t drilled true like @Vtbow a new button definitely doesn’t fix it. It’s a good looking design with plenty of room yet it’s still compact enough to retain some advantages over treestands.
agreed, but if the post was pivoting square to the slot on the bolt, it would be 100% better than it is right now...I will say, everyone wanted an assassin but 2lbs lighter. I think even with the holes straight, that much lever on that bolt on that thin platform is probably gonna have wiggle and creak. I hope I’m wrong. Looks like they’re 85% of the way towards filling this niche
agreed, but if the post was pivoting square to the slot on the bolt, it would be 100% better than it is right now...
I"ve emailed and haven't heard back. Andre left me a number a couple days ago, when I emailed about the button issue, but I wanted to wait for the ambush to show up and inspect it before calling back. I'm going to call today.have you contacted LWCG? I fail to get a response...