I got my Apex steps in. You can see from the picture I have tried just about every public land legal step I can find. The Treehoppers were the most solid until now.
Since my left foot is in a boot, fractured, I cannot really climb on them. But I hung a platform, tied on one Apex and stood on it with my right foot. The step seemed solid. The step set, slid down like a climbing stick, was tight to the tree. I did nor experience any pull away. So I think these may work well.
I did send a list of questions to Bullman. When I get some answers I will post it here.
The Apex have a larger foot area then the Treehoppers. Also since the Apex are parallel to the ground, see pictue they are more comfortable. Because of the steep angle on the Treehopper it is hard to use all of the step ares.
The Apex pack much smaller and 6 steps weigh 1lb 12oz ready to hunt.
The Apex steps seem to be made from a different material then the Treehopper and this was one of my questions to Bullman. I also asked if the steps were tested in cold weather.
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