Why 2 sets of teeth for Predator Platform?

[katmandew]

Got my Predator today and it came with 2 different pieces to use for top and I can’t figure out why? One black one unpainted aluminum just like rest of platform. Black one looks slightly taller from teeth to base where to bolts to the platform. Anyone know why there are 2 pieces? Obviously only one can be bolted in at a time.

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[LtMoe66]

I not sure how much weight it saves but I know the black one is suppose to be lighter. It’s the one they started selling after market. It also has a thicker piece of aluminum where it attaches with the bolt. I know when they first came out some guys had the bracket crack. So they would buy the aftermarket one.

 

[Jimmy Wallhanger]

I never had an issue woth the one that came with mine

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[LtMoe66]

I never had issues with mine either. But 2 people I know did.

 

[katmandew]

so having both included with my order, would you use the black one?

 

[LtMoe66]

I would.

 

[katmandew]

Thanks. Going to try it out today. First time in the saddle.


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[katmandew]

First time in the saddle was comfy, but wow it was hot! 91 degrees... so I only went up 8 feet and didnt stay long. I need to practice with sticks and practice shooting out of it, but it felt safe, and honestly think it's as comfortable or more than any hang-on. Maybe not summit climber comfy but I still have a lot to learn about adjusting it too. I cant wait to hunt out of it. It also opens up possibilities for me where I cant get a summit climber into a tree where I've seen big bucks before and I cant wait to try it on an afternoon sit in that spot!

 

[LtMoe66]

Awesome. Good luck. Just keep playing with the adjustment. Even if you just attach at ground level. You can figure out what’s comfortable then apply it when your higher up.