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  1. g2outdoors

    Best DIY Fid there is

    As a hunter I always flirted with the line of safety vs weight/bulk. As a manufacturer I can't ever recommend it. Kinda sucks. Sent from my Pixel 6 Pro using Tapatalk
  2. g2outdoors

    Best DIY Fid there is

    Lol I'm kinda surprised by your experience. Granted I haven't spliced small diameter amsteel in a long time. But from what I remember... The fid Ernie made worked great. Sent from my Pixel 6 Pro using Tapatalk
  3. g2outdoors

    Best DIY Fid there is

    You need something hollow so the expandable sleeving will fit inside. Pretty sure this is the Tandy needle. https://tandyleather.com/collections/tools/products/perma-lok-needle Sent from my Pixel 6 Pro using Tapatalk
  4. g2outdoors

    Best DIY Fid there is

    Yes it will work with 1/8 amsteel if you find a fid similar in size to what Ernie made. The larger one is only for larger amsteel. @Erniepower what did you use to make the smaller one? Sent from my Pixel 6 Pro using Tapatalk
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    Movement around tree?

    I agree. Moving around the "top side" of the tree is easier for a 3 o'clock shot. However with a platform, you can only do that on smallish trees. With large trees, it's hard to get past 1 o'clock coming around the top side. In large trees, a ROS is definitely helpful. Sent from my...
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    Movement around tree?

    I also don't use that method anymore. If the deer allows, I stand up, rotate around, and put my back up against the tree. I shot 2 deer in the last 2 seasons doing that. However, if the deer doesn't cooperate, in a pinch you can rotate around sideways like I demonstrate in the video for the...
  7. g2outdoors

    Tethrd Skeletor Sticks

    such good idea. Now I have to choose between LRS and S5. I like 'em both.
  8. g2outdoors

    Movement around tree?

    Yes I agree. The movements in the video are exaggerated for demonstration purposes. Once you've practiced the moment a few times...it's simple as pie. Sent from my Pixel 6 Pro using Tapatalk
  9. g2outdoors

    Tethrd Skeletor Sticks

    That's GENIUS! The LRS!!!
  10. g2outdoors

    Ditched the Button

    Ahhhh I see now. Got it. Sent from my Pixel 6 Pro using Tapatalk
  11. g2outdoors

    Movement around tree?

    A lot of it depends on tree size. Big trees are TOUGH to shoot 360 without a full ROS. But walking around the tree has its own set of problems. Honestly it doesn't work well in real life hunting situations for most guys. Some love it, but most guys use platforms. Medium (basketball size at...
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    Ditched the Button

    Yup. I think it did. I suppose I was talking about modern available platforms. I think LW quit making the assassin a few years before the lightweight DIY platform craze hit the forum. I think the assassin was around 7 lbs? Most guys on here were looking for lighter weight options in the 2016...
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    Best DIY Fid there is

    Well there's that. Sent from my Pixel 6 Pro using Tapatalk
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    Ditched the Button

    Just so you know this thread is 2 years old. Most platforms follow the Predator's lead and fold flat now. There may be a few old DIY platforms that don't, but all the new commercial ones do. Sent from my Pixel 6 Pro using Tapatalk
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    Ditched the Button

    Just so you know this thread is 2 years old. Most platforms follow the Predator's lead and fold flat now. There may be a few old DIY platforms that don't, but all the new commercial ones do. Sent from my Pixel 6 Pro using Tapatalk
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