Ok, we get it, it's obvious you're into your design. What someone else wants, is exactly that. Let them want it.
Do you have any proof to back up your claim of LWHC's "folding up" on people?
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Tree lounge foot piece climbing platform
- Thread starter Bwhana
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Ok, we get it, it's obvious you're into your design. What someone else wants, is exactly that. Let them want it.
Do you have any proof to back up your claim of LWHC's "folding up" on people?
As OP, I am calling enough on LWHC chatter for this thread, there are plenty of other threads for those already, and a few did point out issues with them. No one is saying not to use them if you have them or want to
The Loggy Bayou piece is relevant since it shares a similar design to the Tree Lounge.
@Mr Price is just showing his passion for this one like others do for their stuff, so don't read in any ill will there.
I really want to try the tree lounger method, but where the heck does a guy get one? I am in the same boat as a lot of other guys and can't weld. Could a guy diy with just bolting everything together?
I am genuinely curious as to know how some have folded up. I have not seen these threads. Maybe just a quick link to them.
DIY bro. You could try one out of steel tubing. Then go to aluminum if u like it.
I understand that. What I'm saying is I don't weld or have access to anybody who does. Wondering if I could just bolt everything together as my DIY instead welding
I left a vm with Tree Lounger, as it is now called, asking if they will sell their foot piece separately and for how much. I will post if I hear back from them.
I have a treelounge... Not sure if I should sell it or try this method. I never really liked using the climbing stands but it could be different with a saddle I guess.
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I would at least try it since you have one and see. Nothing lost by trying it!
That's what I was thinking. It looks like a nice option and pairing it with a squirrel step should help to get me around every tree I hunted this year to shoot.
I tried to like my predator platform and used it all season except a couple of times I used my WE Perch. I have to say I like the WE Perch better.
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Look at my picture above. You don't want to do anything to it. Your feet are in a better position with it the way it is than a standard flat platform. Remember, it's a saddle your hunting from, so your leaning from the tree. And if your sitting, your feet don't need much support.
I don't think you could get the structural strength that you would need to bolt it together. I suggest to find someone that would do it for you, or go buy a fluxcore welder for $99 at harbor freight and get with it. It would be out of steel using the HF welder, but you would have a welder and a climber
How bout side pressure?
I cant imagine it handles side pressure any better than the LWHC without a strap to lock it place. I could be wrong though what has been your experience trying to step off and walk around the tree?
Even in that configuration it seems questionable to me if it would take side pressure. It seems like the angle or tubing would want to just slide around the tree and not bite into it. Could be completely wrong that's why I'm asking.
Just My .02
I have a summit viper and the treelounge. The treelounge did a better job holding onto the tree. Not certain if it was a function of the design or the fact that it weighs so much.
I have not used either 1 as a saddle platform though so I can't speak to side pressure.
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I have not used either 1 as a saddle platform though so I can't speak to side pressure.
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I’ve never stood with both feet out on the sidebars that have the adjuster holes in it, but we have practiced many different shots with this climber. Some weight does need to stay out on the crossbar to keep it biting into the tree, but as Mr. Price state’s, the ratchet strap really does lock it down. All weight on the side would most likely cause things to get tricky. Early in the season, i had to stretch out on the very front corner of the climber to get a clear weak side shot around brush on a public land doe. What’s left of her is in the freezer! It’s another tool in the bag for us saddle hunters.