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So many Predators!!!!

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Honestly... part of it is that people tweak their setups ALL the time.. I've been saddle hunting for 2 years and have gone from 3 sticks, to 1 sticking, back to 3 sticks, and now onto Wild Edge steps with knaider swaider.... the number of Predators in the classified could be people switching up their setups and moving to ROS or something.. when the predator came out it was marketed SO well and was one of the only platforms on the market.. so there's a TON of them out there.... I have one and love it... I think what you're seeing is a ton of people reworking their setup after season and just selling off what they're not using.. maybe they got a mission... maybe they got the predator XL... no telling
 
First off I have a GenII Predator...the thing is amazing in my opinion...very light compact and quickly welds to the tree when installed correctly which a kindergartener could do...its solid as a rock and has more than ample space when used on the way its intended...so many people complain that its small...well go back to stand hunting then...secondly...they dont last 3 minutes on the classifieds...I tried to buy the last two within 5 minutes and 7 minutes of them being posted only to be told I was beaten to it??...are you freakin serious??...selling that fast to people who already have 1 or more and selling them that fast to newly interested parties speaks for itself...it truly is an awesome piece of gear...Im still looking to buy a 3rd and 4th one if anybody has one to sell before the vultures in the classifieds can beat me to it again...best of luck to you
 
A lot of people are trying out the bigger platforms now, if I'm reading post trends accurately.
hopefully they keep wanting those bigger platforms...Im trying to up my inventory of GenII predators...Using kiwi spurs and a gen2 predator this season...total weight less than 5 lbs for climbing method and platform...unbeatable in my book
 
Platform was the hardest thing for me to find what best suited my desires. Just a lot of that I would imagine as the Predator and Tethrd in general have positioned themselves as the entry level n00b option and upgrade from there.
 
I have a gen 1 and I don't plan on selling it. However, I do see the appeal of a larger platform for certain things such as turning for the weak side shot.

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I toe hook mine, too.
I'm firmly convinced that the type of tree bark is an important factor in deciding when/if to toe hook. Soft, thick bark (like walnut)...no problem with a hook.
Thin, hard bark (like beech)...be gentile with a hook.
Is toe hooking the only way to get the gen1 rock solid? I feel like I’ve tried everything, but the toe hook is unmatched.
 
I have a Predator, and won’t be selling it. The size is perfect and I never had any issues with grip even with a ton of side pressure.

I one-sticked with a scout on my stick for a lot of the season, but ordered a Predator pack and will be one-sticking or no sticking with the Predator next season.

I have a question for all of the Predator guys. How do I know if mine is a Gen 1 or Gen 2?


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I have a Predator, and won’t be selling it. The size is perfect and I never had any issues with grip even with a ton of side pressure.

I one-sticked with a scout on my stick for a lot of the season, but ordered a Predator pack and will be one-sticking or no sticking with the Predator next season.

I have a question for all of the Predator guys. How do I know if mine is a Gen 1 or Gen 2?


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Gen2 is shown here

Gen1 has less reinforcement bars


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Gen1 on LEFT

Gen2 on RIGHT


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Thanks for that.
I thought I had the Gen 2, but wasn’t sure how to confirm. That confirms it.


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Next season will be my first time saddle hunting. I have been watching classified for gear. I find it disconcerting when I am seeing so many people selling off their predator platform. I have seen where people are having some break at the adjustment. Is that the main reason? I have seen enough sales that it makes me want to shy from that platform. Am I missing something else here?

There are better platforms available, and from companies that address and fix problems rather than just replacing the platform once it breaks.

Whatever gear you go with, you need to have confidence in both the gear, and the values of the company who makes it.

You’re already asking the question because you have doubts about the Predator. Some will break. Some won’t. Tethrd knows this and has done nothing besides “well, we’ll replace it if it breaks”. They should have recalled and redesigned.

If you want a solid platform, go with a Ridge Runner or Podium from Out On A Limb, or check out the Mission from Trophyline.


Semper Fi,
Mike
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Why I will be getting rid of my predator XL... I have a mission and love it. A predator XL came up in the classifieds for trade if a ROS. I had a ROS I wasn't using. Got the predator, painted, and then put it on a tree right beside the mission. Tethered in and moved around on both. Mission is staying and the predator is being released. I am just trying to figure out what I want to trade it for or a selling price. I wear size 14/15 boots.
 
There are better platforms available, and from companies that address and fix problems rather than just replacing the platform once it breaks.

Whatever gear you go with, you need to have confidence in both the gear, and the values of the company who makes it.

You’re already asking the question because you have doubts about the Predator. Some will break. Some won’t. Tethrd knows this and has done nothing besides “well, we’ll replace it if it breaks”. They should have recalled and redesigned.

If you want a solid platform, go with a Ridge Runner or Podium from Out On A Limb, or check out the Mission from Trophyline.


Semper Fi,
Mike
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I have been giving the Treehopper Tree Suit a lot of study lately. I dont need a huge platform but just enough for my feet. Also since everything is pack in and out and it only weighs 1.5lbs
 
I have been giving the Treehopper Tree Suit a lot of study lately. I dont need a huge platform but just enough for my feet. Also since everything is pack in and out and it only weighs 1.5lbs

If that’s the case, your preferences sound like mine- look for a Solo Scout, from Out On A Limb (OOAL). That’s what I use for SRT climbing, and I also have a Scout on my climbing stick, for one-stick climbing.


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Mike
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Is toe hooking the only way to get the gen1 rock solid? I feel like I’ve tried everything, but the toe hook is unmatched.
Not always. I believe the texture of the bark has a lot to do with how solid it sets. The initial strap tension and placement matters, too. I can get it fairly solid on thin bark trees with minimal toe hook. Softer, thick bark seems to take a more aggressive toe hook.
Not all toe-hooks are created equal. In some cases, it takes almost no down pressure on the post to get a firm set and other times, I can put my full weight on the post as I toe hook. I'm really careful toe hooking on thin barked trees. I have not had any damage to a Predator (YET) but if it ever does happen, I'm betting it won't be on a soft, thick bark tree.
 
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