I wonder how many guys that have been anxiously awaiting this release have now decided to just buy a Predator instead??
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I wonder how many guys that have been anxiously awaiting this release have now decided to just buy a Predator instead??
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Ok, I wasnt going to get one but when my wife told me she wanted to start saddle hunting obviously I was happy about that. So I bought her an aero hunter kite and we started looking at platforms and it didnt take long for her to claim my lone wolf DIY platform lol. So my platform search began. After looking at the Predator, LWCG, Podium, WE Perch, and DIY options I actually settled on the Perch for a few reasons. Predators are nice but have a history of squeaking or popping and Im not about to spend 180 bucks on a platform that I have to take apart to grease it myself to have it ready to use and re grease it X amount of times in the future. Not bashing tethrd, its a great company, I own a Mantis and dont plan on changing that in the near future. The LWCG platform is massive and unnecessary for my style of hunting. The Podium....not for me. Then theres the Perch. Whats appealing about the perch is that for me, a platform doesnt need to be deep but it needs to be wide to get around the tree. I like the fact that it breaks down into two pieces for packability and easy mounting to the tree. Unless a weld breaks, it will last forever and it has no rotating parts that need to be greased or snugged up every once in a while. Not bashing any other brands especially because they have all made their contributions to us through the many options they have provided. As far as the price goes, yes its up there but most of us said the same thing about every other piece of equipment that has hit our market no matter the brand. Sucks to pay high prices but they know well pay it in the end. If I could weld I probably wouldve made one but unfortunately not an option for me. And for the record, I have never owned a wild edge step.
I don't have the perch but I do use WE stepps for part of my platform. When setting more than one stepp at the same level, I find the first one is the easiest to set securely and each subsequent one is harder and harder to get right since you have to avoid the other ropes. So I would try setting your perch as the first stepp you cam over to make sure you get it nice and tight.anyone having issues with the Perch? I'm frustrated...I have 10 WE steps, for the most part have few issues climbing a tree until I get to the top. My last 2-3 steps are used as my ring of steps. Once I attach my Perch to my center top WE step and step on it (most of the time it comes loose and only the bottom point of 3 points is holding me up). Today I climbed 3 trees; 1 in the morning for morning hunt, 2nd to hang a trail cam over a hidden scrape I found and 3rd for my evening hunt. I got Lucky this morning because for the first time when I mounted my Perch it was Rock Solid, I didn't use the Perch when installing my trail cam , but on my evening Hunt, I spent 15-20 minutes trying to secure the final step to the tree with the perch installed...I gave up and came back down the tree. Once the Perch is installed it puts so much pressure on the resting step, most of the time they come loose. Instead of having 3 points of contact you have one, which for me at 18-20 feet up is Scary. This scenario is played out on most of my hunts this year, been out 5 times with the Perch...Never a problem if I don't use the Perch. I'll be writing Wild Edge about this, but anyone else experiencing this? any solutions out there?
anyone having issues with the Perch? I'm frustrated...I have 10 WE steps, for the most part have few issues climbing a tree until I get to the top. My last 2-3 steps are used as my ring of steps. Once I attach my Perch to my center top WE step and step on it (most of the time it comes loose and only the bottom point of 3 points is holding me up). Today I climbed 3 trees; 1 in the morning for morning hunt, 2nd to hang a trail cam over a hidden scrape I found and 3rd for my evening hunt. I got Lucky this morning because for the first time when I mounted my Perch it was Rock Solid, I didn't use the Perch when installing my trail cam , but on my evening Hunt, I spent 15-20 minutes trying to secure the final step to the tree with the perch installed...I gave up and came back down the tree. Once the Perch is installed it puts so much pressure on the resting step, most of the time they come loose. Instead of having 3 points of contact you have one, which for me at 18-20 feet up is Scary. This scenario is played out on most of my hunts this year, been out 5 times with the Perch...Never a problem if I don't use the Perch. I'll be writing Wild Edge about this, but anyone else experiencing this? any solutions out there?
I never pre-stretched mine either. Turns out they did that attached to the tree while hunting. Are you sure you're tying the loop correctly? I could tie a similar looking loop with the rope under rather than over and it was harder to untie. I also uncam them when taking em off and push the tag end with a little jiggle and the loops seem to come out pretty effortlessly. Study the knot on the bag, maybe you're doing what I was doing at first making them harder to untie.I never heard about stretching the ropes, with that said I received my steps back in May, I've been up at least 30 tree's since then. I would think my ropes have stretched by now, if not pleased advise. Also anyone having issues un-tieing the knot? Sometimes it's a rear fight to get the knot undone. I carry everything in a Tenzing 2220 back pack; set of 10 Wild Edge steps, Sit drag with 3 dump pouches and my basic necessities with Perch straped to outside. It weighs just shy of 30lbs. It's easier to carry then when using my Lone Wolf sticks which would be straped to the back of the pack, but I can get up the tree faster with the sticks. It's a learning curve I hope will pay off, but it's been a lot of work.