WE Step Rope Mod

[swampsnyper]

So my no mark bark idea kinda flopped. I am posting a pic here for you guys to look at because it works very well but it is just not durable enough. The teeth of the steps dug through instantly. So I sawed of the teeth. Lasted a few more attempts but the leg pushed through. Maybe by posting this pic, somebody will think of something similar but more durable. I'm bummed because it locks on great to the tree does zero damage.

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I’d leave the teeth and drill some 1/8 holes on each side of the square tube. Insert an ear plug about 3/4 of an inch deep, then fill with JB weld right below the teeth. The 1/8 holes will fill with JB weld and give it something to grip to. Being filled with bark isn’t solid and it will continue to take more in as it fills the tube.
This is total speculation. I hadn’t tried it. I sold all my WE Stepps and went back to sticks. Too much fiddle factor on different trees and sizes of trees.

 

[Homebrew454]

I think @Kurt started or posted in another thread about using jb weld to stop tree damage. It sounded and looked promising.

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[iamcorey]

So is a hook required? Can I use existing stick straps with loops on each end? Might be some additional fiddle factor, but surely there is a way between girth hitching an using the standoffs.

 

[Aaronpaul14]

So is a hook required? Can I use existing stick straps with loops on each end? Might be some additional fiddle factor, but surely there is a way between girth hitching an using the standoffs.

Was just showed over on this thread that way by @pesqimon


WE Step and a ring of steps
https://r.tapatalk.com/shareLink/to...-of-steps.22969/&share_type=t&link_source=app

 

[pesqimon]

To the question of the whoopie sling version with WE rope: it works. Might even work better than tying the knot, except that the 6ft standard rope is too short to get on a decent sized tree. That’s because you need slack to loop the eye under and around the stand off. So the 8ft rope that WE offers may suffice, but I don’t think I would buy them just to make this mod.

Another option is to add a hook of some sort to avoid looping around, but I don’t think the extra hardware is justified compared with standard method.

Personally, I’d use them standard or with the climbing stick strap. If I already had 8ft ropes I could consider it.

 

[judd1980]

Been following this thread as I purchased a set of used WE steps and wanted to give something other than the rope a try. I ordered the cam over webbing and buckle from @DanO and wanted to give this a try. I am completely new to saddle hunting and am still waiting for the arrival of my first ever saddle, a Kestrel Flex. I like the way this works with the webbing and think I will give it a go, it seems like a good option for someone without a sewing machine..

Don't mind the ash borer riddled tree I tested on

Now the question is, can I take the ropes off without cutting?

 

[pesqimon]

Been following this thread as I purchased a set of used WE steps and wanted to give something other than the rope a try. I ordered the cam over webbing and buckle from @DanO and wanted to give this a try. I am completely new to saddle hunting and am still waiting for the arrival of my first ever saddle, a Kestrel Flex. I like the way this works with the webbing and think I will give it a go, it seems like a good option for someone without a sewing machine..

Don't mind the ash borer riddled tree I tested on

Now the question is, can I take the ropes off without cutting?

Yes! I just did it by undoing the splice. This video was helpful, especially if you decide to but the ropes back on. Very easy to work with.

 

[Peterk1234]

Yes! I just did it by undoing the splice. This video was helpful, especially if you decide to but the ropes back on. Very easy to work with.

I did the same thing.

 

[Nate]

So I made my own webbing/hook/cam mod like @Peterk1234 showed. I had to hand stitch everything as the sewing machine I have access to couldn’t handle it. Took me FOREVER. I’m in shock with how much I like this. Simple to set and boy does it make the step more solid and set right. No way can I hand stitch the remaining stepps though.

 

[Peterk1234]

I meant to update this thread about packing the bullman steps. I did not have to mod a thing. It fits in bag. I will make a quick vid soon to show how I am doing it. Basically, it is the first step that goes in the bag. I let the steps hang outside of the bag while I stack the others, tucking in the webbing of each step as I stack. Once all steps are in the bag, I stack the steps on top and close up my bag (I do not use the zipper, I have hooks for my bag. Pete

 

[DaWiz9578]

Where did you get the buckles (https://www.strapworks.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=SSCB1&CartID=2 )
? And I have (https://www.rei.com/product/737298/bluewater-1-climb-spec-tubular-webbing) this webbing, which doesnt seem to have the aggressive texture that I see on everything else. Although it seems to meet strength requirements. Will the buckles grab this just as well?

 

[JoyRyd]

Thank you Peter! Attached is my version of the “WE Pete” modification.
All straps were built by Strapworks.

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[JoyRyd]

This is a better shot of the flat hook.

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[pesqimon]

This is a better shot of the flat hook.

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I recommend that the flat hook attach to the cam buckle from behind. I think it is more secure, and less chance of something (tree bark?) interfering with the hook

 

[JoyRyd]

Like this?

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