ROS suggestions?

[ohiohunter_11]

Looking to get a ring of steps as an alternative platform for my set up. I don’t sit all day much and if I do I will always take my platform. I have never used them so I am looking for some advice on what brand and attachment method. Also if you have any for sale I will most likely be interested.


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[iamcorey]

4-5 squirrel steps from doublesteps.com and the strap and Over cam buckle.


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[Ted Otten]

I liked using my ameristeps with an ocb. I also have a pile of them for sale.


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[bodark]

If you’re snooping the classifieds you’ll see API Skyhook steps pop up from time to time. They are more or less the same as Squirrel Steps just no longer in production, but I love mine.

 

[Red Beard]

If you feel like you'll ever be in a situation where you'll use steps in conjunction with a platform, you may want to look into EWOs S3s. They can be used as a regular ROS, or be installed individually on a strap.

 

[ohiohunter_11]

I feel like steps and a platform would be the best of both worlds. Anybody else try that ??


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[Aaronpaul14]

Scout solo and a couple steps... it’s money!!

 

[ericabbott]

I feel like steps and a platform would be the best of both worlds. Anybody else try that ??


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I used from 1-4 SS with my Predator last season. Yes does give you the best of both. On my private land presets I install Cranford screw ins around the tree leaving a space for the Predator.

 

[ohiohunter_11]

I see a lot people saying steps are uncomfortable. I’m sure there is some truth to that just by looking at them but I’m curious if a lot of that talk is exaggerated or not?


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[Wyatt_burp]

I see a lot people saying steps are uncomfortable. I’m sure there is some truth to that just by looking at them but I’m curious if a lot of that talk is exaggerated or not?


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I have the bullman outdoors steps and squirrel steps. I've got 2 hours on either before my feet kill me. Some other folks will hang out in crocs and ROS on a full day sit. I got a solo combined with squirrel steps for this year, comfy for leaning, and steps to rotate around the tree when needed.

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[EricS]

If f you are a sitter steps are great. They require more practice to make the transition from a treestand compared to a pivot style platform but no more than the average archer should be practicing anyway.

I started with ameristeps. They worked great but are bulky. I then switched to sky hooks and really like them. They aren’t as stable on the tree as ameristeps but they are good enough and fit in a dump pouch. I need to order some squirrel steps.

To me the pivot style platforms excel on weird setups like leaning trees and trees with so many limbs you can’t really walk around a ros.

 

[ohiohunter_11]

Awesome thanks for all the information. I will take every ounce I can get. As long as I can get them super tight and solid to the tree I’ll be set


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[WannaBMonkey]

I have 5 Ameristeps on a strap with OCB. I did a mod on mine (pictures on another post from about a year ago) which helps them not slide around on the tree. I don't have any comfort issues at all. I think boots with a solid sole "steel shank" make a huge difference. And also, I have most of my weight on the saddle so the steps are more for stability and moving around the tree. Not quite sitting, not quite standing. I don't see myself ever going to a platform.