I have wild edge steps and have always wondered why they just didn't use an adjustable strap. Are the primals a suitable substitute?
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Primal vs wild edge?
- Thread starter razorsharptokill
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The rope is nice because it is light and metal free. It is easy to tie once you get used to it.
A traditional climbing stick strap can be used and the benefit is fine tuning the tension. It might be slightly faster too.
I might have posted about this a while back....
A traditional climbing stick strap can be used and the benefit is fine tuning the tension. It might be slightly faster too.
I might have posted about this a while back....
The ropes on WE steps will cam down tighter than anything else ever will provided you do it correctly. IMHO
And if anyone wants to take a history lesson:
WE Step Rope Mod
I have been screwing around with another climbing project and along the way I thought of this.............
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I went with primals because of the price. I swapped the buckle for 1/4 amsteel. I actually used them as my main climbing this year with a 3 step cayg aider. Also used them as a ROS. I actually used them this year more than one sticking, and I LOVE to one stick. If you don’t want the buckles I’d recommend just going with the WE right off the bat.
I did the exact same thing. Didn't like the noise and fiddle factor with the buckles so changed out to 1/4" amsteel. I put a small piece of lead in the end of the amsteel and taped it in place to help in getting the rope around larger trees or in windy conditions. I don't climb with them anymore but still use 3 for a ROS. If I had to do it again I'd just buy the WE to start with.
I did a similar thing but I used 3/16 amsteel and used a a nail weight. Slide it right into the hollow part of the amsteel. And then put a loop of shock cord in the end to wrap it all up.
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I’ve been using Primals a lot this season. I tried amsteel, but it is not quite as easy to adjust or untie versus the WE hollow braid type rope, so I went back to that.
I am going to make another platform insert after the season using plastic (cutting board type material) as opposed to wood and experiment. Many short evening hunts have been done standing on a single step. Not the most comfortable option, but works ok on a 1-2 hr hunt and only carrying 4 steps at 4 lbs total.
I am going to make another platform insert after the season using plastic (cutting board type material) as opposed to wood and experiment. Many short evening hunts have been done standing on a single step. Not the most comfortable option, but works ok on a 1-2 hr hunt and only carrying 4 steps at 4 lbs total.
I am waiting on my 3D Genisis Printing Gripr. Hoping it will streamline the carrying/deploying/ storing process for my W.E. steps.
I have a cheap hydration pack from Academy with a simple outer slot pouch that holds up to 5 (probably more, but that’s as many as I carry). I have never owned one of their bags.
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