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Wild edge aider climb

I got my stepps in today I went with the 10. Hoping with the aider i will only need 5 or 6 and have plenty for a base at hunting height.


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Dewey said:
I just bought an 8 packs plus the Stepp aider from Wild Edge. Tried it out and this works great for me. Very simple and most cases I can likely get by with only 6 Stepps.



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How high are you gettimg with the 6 stepps and aider? I have been playing around with the Cain method, but also considering 8 pack of stepps (6 for the climb, 2 for platform) with the aider.
 
BassBoysLLP said:
It isn't that bad...

When I was younger man, I use to dive for the Canadian DFO. Part of the annual government training was to demonstrate competency performing underwater tasks blindfolded. Its amazing what you can do without your eyes and to this day I practice most of basic climbing operations blindfolded at safe heights. It is easy to tie a stepp knot, climb an aider, and move an aider blindfolded. It just requires a little practice.

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Both my brothers were liscensed hard hat divers. I would frequently work with them. So I understand the necessity to perform tasks without being able to see. Nothing like doing a rush job on 0 visibility.
 
Stickem said:
I got my stepps in today I went with the 10. Hoping with the aider i will only need 5 or 6 and have plenty for a base at hunting height.


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I'm at 20 (probably closer to 22) feet with 4. I will be only carrying 5 max to climb, but probably 4 most of the time. With a platform I add another foot and a half to my finished height. Pete
 
I definitely want to use that method with a seat platform. I think it will be a decent weight and fairly quick to climb with


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bluetbird42 said:
How high are you gettimg with the 6 stepps and aider? I have been playing around with the Cain method, but also considering 8 pack of stepps (6 for the climb, 2 for platform) with the aider.
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Haven’t tried it yet but 24 feet with 6 Stepps and aider should be doable. Maybe more if I can stretch more between steps.


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Tried out the wild edge aider last night. Awesome for climbing up, worked just like it should. Climbing down though was kind of a PIA just because I struggled to get the aider through the stepp on the way down. When using the aider without the stepp restricting side movement my leg was going sideways sideways real quick. Any ideas to make getting the aider through the stepps on the way down a little easier?
 
I am really struggling with my Stepps...I think I need to try a different tree type...been using green ash trees and the bark is deep and full of ridges...I am gonna try a Maple Tree next time.

I just struggle getting them to get tight quickly, I am spending way too much time at it...I really want these to work I’m sure it’s me but man I need to get up high in a tree and get comfortable in my saddle.

Been in a tree 3 times in the saddle and have my setup working but can’t get up the tree.

Should I focus on a little smoother bark tree? Like Maples?

Anyone else have this issue and solve it?

Thanks from a newbie...loving the new tetherd nation stuff

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USSHornet said:
I am really struggling with my Stepps...I think I need to try a different tree type...been using green ash trees and the bark is deep and full of ridges...I am gonna try a Maple Tree next time.

I just struggle getting them to get tight quickly, I am spending way too much time at it...I really want these to work I’m sure it’s me but man I need to get up high in a tree and get comfortable in my saddle.

Been in a tree 3 times in the saddle and have my setup working but can’t get up the tree.

Should I focus on a little smoother bark tree? Like Maples?

Anyone else have this issue and solve it?

Thanks from a newbie...loving the new tetherd nation stuff

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Tree type shouldn't matter that much. Are your standoffs above the rope before you cam lock?

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I have few questions after messing with my stepps this weekend,

Smaller trees must be harder to use right? Also if the tree is a little misshaped around, definitely adds a risk?
The stepps leave a mark in the tree, I might as well be able to use tree spikes on state land if I can legally use these. I wouldn't bring this up the EnCon haha
Last question/comment, Is the stepp aider considered just a one step aider? I'm a little confused on that. Or what aider do people recommend? I feel confident climbing.
 
Benny said:
I have few questions after messing with my stepps this weekend,

Smaller trees must be harder to use right? Also if the tree is a little misshaped around, definitely adds a risk?
The stepps leave a mark in the tree, I might as well be able to use tree spikes on state land if I can legally use these. I wouldn't bring this up the EnCon haha
Last question/comment, Is the stepp aider considered just a one step aider? I'm a little confused on that. Or what aider do people recommend? I feel confident climbing.
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I don’t think tree size should matter here. As long as you have enough rope and the standoffs have the room to make contact with the tree you should be golden. By the way you mentioned EnCon are you from CT??
 
MCDM said:
I don’t think tree size should matter here. As long as you have enough rope and the standoffs have the room to make contact with the tree you should be golden. By the way you mentioned EnCon are you from CT??
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NY, Hudson Valley/Catkskills area. We call them DEC over here but I figured EnCon was more recognizable haha
 
Benny said:
I have few questions after messing with my stepps this weekend,

Smaller trees must be harder to use right? Also if the tree is a little misshaped around, definitely adds a risk?
The stepps leave a mark in the tree, I might as well be able to use tree spikes on state land if I can legally use these. I wouldn't bring this up the EnCon haha
Last question/comment, Is the stepp aider considered just a one step aider? I'm a little confused on that. Or what aider do people recommend? I feel confident climbing.
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The only hard part about smaller tree is the extra time to feed the rope, but you can get around that by using the @boyne bowhunter method. You should be able to get them to work on ~4 inch trees. You just need the standoffs to touch. Stepps may rock a bit on misshaped trees but they aren't going anywhere if the V is in the meat of the tree.

You can make the legality case for a lot of climbing methods/platforms/tree stands. If you engage the tree enough, you will cause damage. It happens. Heck, it's tough to walk through thick cover without some collateral damage. Best thing to do is talk to your CO. Most don't care and are far more worried about more extreme and intentional tree damage.

And yes, the wild edge aider is a one stepp aider.

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