XOP Orbit ROS

[Shapeshifter]

Have any you guys heard about XOP's new ROS, the Orbit? I was on there website and and read that they are coming this April. I hadn't heard any about them , but they look interesting. Light and foldable. I would probably not run their stap though. Probably be better with an OCB strap from EWO.

 

[Fl Canopy Stalker]

Have any you guys heard about XOP's new ROS, the Orbit? I was on there website and and read that they are coming this April. I hadn't heard any about them , but they look interesting. Light and foldable. I would probably not run their stap though. Probably be better with an OCB strap from EWO.

From what I can tell it’s going to be about identical to Hawk’s helium fold up ROS….

 

[Shapeshifter]

From what I can tell it’s going to be about identical to Hawk’s helium fold up ROS….

Are the Hawks machined aluminum?

 

[Shapeshifter]

I might get a set and run it with my 1 Stick. My current ROS is from TreeHopper , I like it but it's not as compact as these.

 

[BTaylor]

Are the Hawks machined aluminum?

It's Hawk, they are prolly aluminumish.

 

[Shapeshifter]

From what I can tell it’s going to be about identical to Hawk’s helium fold up ROS….

It looks like these are a little bit lighter then the Hawks with a higher weight rating.
Xop 1 Oz per step. 350 lbs weight rating
Hawk 4 Oz per step. 300 lbs weight rating .

 

[Fl Canopy Stalker]

I might get a set and run it with my 1 Stick. My current ROS is from TreeHopper , I like it but it's not as compact as these.

The XOP’s will definitely fold up and pack down nicely

 

[Fl Canopy Stalker]

It looks like these are a little bit lighter then the Hawks with a higher weight rating.
Xop 1 Oz per step. 350 lbs weight rating
Hawk 4 Oz per step. 300 lbs weight rating .

To be fair XOP’s listed weight is rarely ever on the money. The sticks I have from them are nearly a quarter pound heavier per stick than the listed weight. But yes they rate their gear to 350. And I’d trust XOP over Hawk for quality all day every day

 

[GeoFish]

I do not like the looks of that roll pin, I think that is what it is?

 

[Shapeshifter]

I do not like the looks of that roll pin, I think that is what it is?View attachment 81803

You think they would have put a better picture on there website! I don't like the way that looks either.

 

[krub6b]

looks to be a rivet to me, I like the overall design better than hawk's I'd be interested buying them as singles or a three pack with no strap, I'd ideally like to pick how many steps I wanted and whether or not I wanted a strap

 

[Shapeshifter]

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looks to be a rivet to me, I like the overall design better than hawk's I'd be interested buying them as singles or a three pack with no strap, I'd ideally like to pick how many steps I wanted and whether or not I wanted a strap

I gonna run my EWO Ocb strap with them when get it. Should be super light weight.

 

[GeoFish]

The pic I posted could be a prototype.

 

[krub6b]

The pic I posted could be a prototype.

I saw that one on the website as well, the next pic is the one I posted. whether it's a roll pin or a rivet the end isn't exactly clean

 

[Shapeshifter]

I'll probably still give them try though. Like I said, I'm running will run them with my 1 stick and at that point most of my weight in my saddle. If I was just using the ROS I probably would have think twice about using them.

 

[Highwaynorth]

I saw the new Orbit steps at the Iowa Deer classic this weekend. I really like them. They seemed super solid on the
pole they had them mounted on. They didn't have any stock with them available for purchase. I also mentioned to
them that you need at least 4 steps, I prefer 5 for a ring of steps. The web site also doesn't have individual steps available
to purchase. Hopefully that changes, because I don't need six steps or two straps.

 

[Shapeshifter]

I saw the new Orbit steps at the Iowa Deer classic this weekend. I really like them. They seemed super solid on the
pole they had them mounted on. They didn't have any stock with them available for purchase. I also mentioned to
them that you need at least 4 steps, I prefer 5 for a ring of steps. The web site also doesn't have individual steps available
to purchase. Hopefully that changes, because I don't need six steps or two straps.

Did they say when they might be available?

 

[Highwaynorth]

They are in stock on the website right now,but they only come with 3 steps and a ratchet strap. You
can't buy individual steps.

 

[Mschmeiske]

The foot room looks narrow and/or something to break or make noise I feel like.

 

[Highwaynorth]

They look pretty well made, the step that folds down wasn't sloppy lose. The actual step is around 3/8" thick.
I use a JX3 so I'm not really worried about standing on them for long periods of time. I just want the compactness
of a folding step in a lightweight package. They also very stable when putting side pressure on them.