Ring of Steps……. Preferred step?

[Buckhorn70]

What Step do you guys prefer for use on Ring of Steps? What is the number of steps you use on a set up?

 

[philsanchez76]

You’ll get all kinds of opinions on this for sure!! I’ve used the original Bullman Silent Approach steps for the past 2 seasons both to climb and as ROS. I used all OCB straps from DanO to secure them as the original ones left a lot of wiggle room. Main thing I liked was they were a little wider than most steps and they handled side press really well. I am 200 pounds and couldn’t get them to fold over on the OCB no matter how hard I tried. Also I used 5-6 steps usually and that could pretty much allow me to walk around all of most trees.

 

[rswink]

I also use the Bullman Steps, I have 10 on a ratchet strap as I don't like OCB's. I take off what I don't need and put in the backpack. I have gone down to 3 on a tree all the way up to all 10, but I am usually in the 5 to 6 range for max comfort and maneuverability.

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[enkriss]

5 - 1” squirrel steps coated by OOAL.

 

[Dave56]

I have the bullman and squirrel steps and like the bullmen steps better. Main reason is they are way more comfortable but also quiet and pretty cheap.

 

[SCHunter85]

6 Squirrel steps coated with truck bed liner. 2 together at 3 and 9 o'clock and 1 at 6 and 12 o'clock

 

[WannaBMonkey]

I have 5 Ameristeps on OCB. 5 evenly spaced gets me anywhere I need to go.

 

[STL]

I’ve been eyeing the tree hopper steps. Anyone have experience with those relative to the others?

 

[Mitchellfarmer1982]

 

[Jfow85]

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What steps are those?

 

[Mitchellfarmer1982]

What steps are those?

Those are some homemade ones I made using aluminum angle. 1.5 inches wide 6 inches deep not the lightest but not heavy and plenty comfy. I need to try an over cam strap instead of the ratchet.

 

[Jfow85]

Those are some homemade ones I made using aluminum angle. 1.5 inches wide 6 inches deep not the lightest but not heavy and plenty comfy. I need to try an over cam strap instead of the ratchet.

They look great man

 

[Mitchellfarmer1982]

They look great man

Thank you

 

[gcr0003]

Thank you

What length did you go with? I'm thinking 4" long, .25 thick would be ideal for me. I'm debating on 1" or 1.5" wide. What did you do? Who has a band saw I got 6-12 steps I need to make.

 

[rhagenw]

I do, what’s the plan on threading the strap through the step?

 

[Mitchellfarmer1982]

Milling a "slot" thru the 1.5" step with an 1/8" or smaller end mill is difficult and will more than likely break the end mill so I actually grooved the face out and welded a 1/16" plate over the groove. You could bolt this plate too if you could get it flush on the back. It only holds the strap in place so not load bearing.

 

[Jfow85]

Milling a "slot" thru the 1.5" step with an 1/8" or smaller end mill is difficult and will more than likely break the end mill so I actually grooved the face out and welded a 1/16" plate over the groove. You could bolt this plate too if you could get it flush on the back. It only holds the strap in place so not load bearing.

Thats a great idea I may have to barrow ur design

 

[slonstdy]

The OG of ros, 5 squirrel steps

 

[ScottL]

I am running 6 bullman steps on there own or 4 bullman steps and the top of my stick. I really like both of these setups.

 

[Stags]

I’ve been eyeing the tree hopper steps. Anyone have experience with those relative to the others?

I am using the tree hopper steps and like them a lot. They slot inside each other nicely for the walk in, and don't move once on the tree. I am running 5 but may pick up a couple more this season.

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