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XOP Climber seat as climber and platform?

Good to know. The XOP is 55" end to end but not sure what that translates to as far as max tree circumference.
Looks to be in the 20" diameter range
 
60" circumference would give you a 19" diameter. I think this might be slightly larger but it depends on how the seat fits on the tree and how close to end of the belt you should be.

Is there a concensus on that? Seems like if the belt were allowed to slip, having more belt wouldn't make a difference would
It?
 
justsomedude said:
60" circumference would give you a 19" diameter. I think this might be slightly larger but it depends on how the seat fits on the tree and how close to end of the belt you should be.

Is there a concensus on that? Seems like if the belt were allowed to slip, having more belt wouldn't make a difference would
It?
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Just did the math and it seems about right. Circumference = 2*pi*radius, so 2*3.14*9.5 is just under 60 inches. Assuming that the ends of the strap would come around and touch if they didn't go in the brackets it seems right.
 
I believe the limiter is the width of the stands arms, more than the belt length.
 
It's great...You just have to figure out your technique. I just lay against the tree and point my toes down and lift the platform. Then you need to push your heels down to set it. Don't try to hold yourself off the tree and move it. MORE WORK!

Another thing...attaching to the foot strap is great. You can use the leash to pull the strap open to get your feet in.
 
The other issue as with all climbers is you have to get your strap tension too high at the bottom of the tree to allow it to level out as the tree gets thinner.

At any rate...standing on the platform with no or just a little tension on your saddle is really comfy
 
OK, here's an idea I was thinking about this over the weekend.

What makes this thing slow is the tether adjustment. How about just going ahead and using TWO of these seat climbers: one on your feet and a chopped one for just your hands/tether. The chopped one for your tether would just maintain two side bars for your hands so you can push it up over your head and a place to clip your biner for the tether.

You would essentially be inch-worming up the tree just like with a conventional climber. You could even just use two, unmodified climbing seats and a LB.

Hmmmmmm, I do have 2 sets of LW climbers but they're up at the cottage...
 
It's a cool idea but a lot of extra weight a bulk just to speed up climbing.

If you rig your tether just right and have a ropeman it isn't bad
 
How much does that xop weigh? Cant find it listed anywhere
 
The multi purpose is what makes it 'work' for me.
I wouldn't want to carry something like that JUST for climbing or just to have a more comfortable platform.

But to get BOTH without a bunch of parts to lose or make noise and the shape makes it easy to attach to a pack or sling over your shoulder....

You just have the limitations of a climber
BUT since we have a harness, you could actually pass branches.
Even easier if you carry an aider with you.
 
I love the idea of having a platform that also doubles as a climbing method. I would love to try it out but doubt I buy one. I just don't know how it would compare to Spurs and xop platform.
 
I've been using the XOP as a climber and a platform all hunting season. I am a fan. It does take some getting used to but the packability is well worth it. I also use a ropeman on my tether. I found the best way to climb with it is have a small rope tied to the XOP and I clip it to my tether. I then sit down in my harness and pull the XOP up to me. Once you get the hang of this method it is not bad at all. It's also very quiet. Even when I use my sticks I still use the XOP as a platform


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