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So I have been looking for brackets

For someone who already has these - do you think a spray-on truck bed liner would stick on this, or would you have to scuff them up to get it to adhere. I'm thinking that might take care of reflections/glare off them, traction, and maybe deaden clanging/stepping noise, but I can't tell from the images if it looks workable.
 
JBDaddy said:
For someone who already has these - do you think a spray-on truck bed liner would stick on this, or would you have to scuff them up to get it to adhere. I'm thinking that might take care of reflections/glare off them, traction, and maybe deaden clanging/stepping noise, but I can't tell from the images if it looks workable.
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I use etching primer when painting aluminum - I touch my sticks/platforms up every winter after season.
 
I had some one inch felt strips lying around and some 3M spray adhesive. Made these things nice and quiet. The adhesive appears to be adhering. I also spent an hour standing on the brackets today. They are not budging and I have not been able to break them yet. I have nothing to compare them to since I have yet to saddle hunt, but these seem awful hard to beat as far as pegs or narrow steps go. I am going to order a bunch more so I have some for presets as well. I should have kept this under wraps from you guys until I stocked up :)
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JBDaddy said:
For someone who already has these - do you think a spray-on truck bed liner would stick on this, or would you have to scuff them up to get it to adhere. I'm thinking that might take care of reflections/glare off them, traction, and maybe deaden clanging/stepping noise, but I can't tell from the images if it looks workable.
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These have a very flat color to them. So far anyways, they seem to disappear on the tree. I just need to replace my yellow strap with something more neutral.
 
These do look good. I have been looking to try to find something similar. Are the plastic like ameristeps obsolete now? Get enough intelligent thinking hunters like this fellow and there'll be more ways I can copy lol.
 
Too bad you can’t get them in graduating sizes so they fit inside each other for easy carry in.

Great idea!
 
JBDaddy said:
For someone who already has these - do you think a spray-on truck bed liner would stick on this, or would you have to scuff them up to get it to adhere. I'm thinking that might take care of reflections/glare off them, traction, and maybe deaden clanging/stepping noise, but I can't tell from the images if it looks workable.
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I seem to remember guys that have tried using spray on bed liner or the under carriage stuff said that the smell never went away. So it sounds like you solve a few problems but make a new one, unnatural smell in the deer woods.
 
I tried it once on a stick and the smell lingered for over a year. I personally prefer to just prime and paint them. Stealth strips are also another good option. If you carry them on a strap - You could also have socks attached that slip on/off to keep them quiet until they are deployed. Simple and cheap solution. I use socks on my ameristeps when I use them.
 
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I tried it once on a stick and the smell lingered for over a year. I personally prefer to just prime and paint them. Stealth strips are also another good option. If you carry them on a strap - You could also have socks attached that slip on/off to keep them quiet until they are deployed. Simple and cheap solution. I use socks on my ameristeps when I use them.
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That is a great idea!

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That I could use for a platform. I finally found these, 3" by 3" with slots for a strap. I also should have the ability to mount a mini platform, about 3" by 6", should I want to increase surface area (think I will). I ordered five and will report back. I plan to put all five on one ratchet strap. Thoughts? Pete

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If you cut out one side of the bracket you could nest them. AND cut the weight down even more and I'm sure they would be just as strong. Something like this...
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I like this nesting idea but you’ll need to solve for a second opening to thread your strap through.
 
Just cut out one of the triangle shapes sides. No need to cut off one if the slots. Keeps the nice width of the whole step too.


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I have these things strapped to a tree for nearly two weeks now. Despite the weird looks from neighbors, I have several hours logged standing on them, moving around on them and just bouncing on them. They have been out in almost zero degree temps, rain, ice and a couple of snow storms. They have not budged, or cracked or showed any signs of failure. The felt on the sides seem to provide plenty of protection to keep them quiet, although long term my 3M spray probably will not hold. Stuffing each one in some old socks may work just as well, if not better. That will be the next test.

For sh!ts and giggles I tried a pair of Steps as a platform. I have gotten fairly proficient in setting them, so the pair was easy to do. Rock solid, but I am not sure they are any more comfortable than the brackets. I finally bit the bullet on eight more Steps, so I will see how hard they are to set as a platform when it is three or more.

I am really looking forward to hearing what others who ordered the brackets think of them. I ordered a bunch more so I will be able to set up three or four permanent platforms during hunting season. Imagine, spending only 25 bucks to set up a tree vs. $100 for decent permanent stands. I should have made this change years ago. I think my climber and other stands are going on craigslist soon.
 
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JBDaddy said:
For someone who already has these - do you think a spray-on truck bed liner would stick on this, or would you have to scuff them up to get it to adhere. I'm thinking that might take care of reflections/glare off them, traction, and maybe deaden clanging/stepping noise, but I can't tell from the images if it looks workable.
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I used bed liner on an aluminum step, didn't seem to deaden the noise at all. Even after scuffing the aluminum, it doesn't stick as good as the original paint.
 
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