BrianO
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- Dec 14, 2017
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So I have taken apart a lone wolf alpha and have been playing with making a platform from the seat. Haven't gotten the nerve to cut up the platform yet. I used the 4 pt standoff and one of the v brackets from a spare stick. I put a couple ameristeps on a lone wolf strap to walk around the tree. Seemed very solid. I was testing the side pressure on the platform and the v bracket broke. It caused the bottom of the platform to spin and in turn I lost my footing and spun all the way around the tree. I was in a DIY sit drag and did not have a rock harness on. Again I was only 5 ft off the ground. But I did not fall out. I was actually almost horizontal maybe a little more than horizontal but it became how aparent these things are really a safe way to be in a tree. I said all this to remind everyone that when testing new gear. Especially DIY gear, please oh please use all safety measures and stay safe. It's a great way to hunt and fun to experiment but things can and will break. Now time to order some more standoff brackets.