Amsteel Platform Attachment Options

[Zero One Actual]

After a brief mention by another forum member in another thread about thirst options, I did a search and can not locate any information on them.
I see there is the vital grounds outdoors PSH (Platform Stick Hanger) and the USA Pro Series from the Amsteel guy.
Anyone have any experience with either of these? I want to try one for sure. I’m a traditional strap and buckle guy with some tape on it to silence it. But these seem nicer and quieter and a tad lighter.

 

[Weldabeast]

 

[VASteve]

I use the USA ropes, but use them in the trucker's hitch method. It gets sticks and platforms tighter then they need to be. Light, quick and easy to apply even with gloves on. Just slide the prusik to about the 3:00, loop the amsteel around the button, back through the prusik loop, pull tight and back to the button (behind the original like a rope mod).

 

[Gator]

I recently bought a Stand Pro from @AttackMode so maybe he can chime in since I haven't used it yet.

 

[Fl Canopy Stalker]

After a brief mention by another forum member in another thread about thirst options, I did a search and can not locate any information on them.
I see there is the vital grounds outdoors PSH (Platform Stick Hanger) and the USA Pro Series from the Amsteel guy.
Anyone have any experience with either of these? I want to try one for sure. I’m a traditional strap and buckle guy with some tape on it to silence it. But these seem nicer and quieter and a tad lighter.

I’ve tried both. The amsteel guys stuff works a littler better than the HF stuff, both aren’t great at getting super tight though and they creep some after tensioning. Honestly, I’m not a fan of either. I’d go with the daisy chain/modified truckers hitch or stick with the cam strap personally.

 

[Bowtie747]

I tried the one from amsteel guy, once. Wasn’t s fan. Cumbersome and I feel like daisy chain truckers hitch is better all around. Nothing against the guy just like his daisy chains better

 

[Zero One Actual]

Thank you both. That was my inclination to being with due to the lack of info here on the forum. I will just stay with the current set up.

 

[ShooterMike]

From my experiences, the Amsteel with hitches require more fidgeting than is worth it for me. My preferences in order:

1- Cam Cleat
2- Buckle Strap
3- Daisy Chain with no hitches (wrap the stick with it until it’s where you want it).

I think we overcomplicate things too often.


Semper Fi,
Mike

 

[Horn]

From my experiences, the Amsteel with hitches require more fidgeting than is worth it for me. My preferences in order:

1- Cam Cleat
2- Buckle Strap
3- Daisy Chain with no hitches (wrap the stick with it until it’s where you want it).

I think we overcomplicate things too often.


Semper Fi,
Mike

So v3 is test the daisy chain length. Wrap around stick to shorten a bit. Re-try daisy chain for length - attach or adjust wraps and repeat? I miss obvious solutions... thanks for sharing! Please correct me if that's not right, it's genius and I probably never would have thought of that

 

[tailgunner]

Samcirrus has an awsome carbon tourniquet technique.ultra light..ultra tight... If you didnt know.

 

[tailgunner]

I would check it......lagit

 

[ShooterMike]

So v3 is test the daisy chain length. Wrap around stick to shorten a bit. Re-try daisy chain for length - attach or adjust wraps and repeat? I miss obvious solutions... thanks for sharing! Please correct me if that's not right, it's genius and I probably never would have thought of that

Yup. Just roll the stick in your hand which shortens the daisy chain length.


Semper Fi,
Mike

 

[Islandshooter]

I’ve tried both. The amsteel guys stuff works a littler better than the HF stuff, both aren’t great at getting super tight though and they creep some after tensioning. Honestly, I’m not a fan of either. I’d go with the daisy chain/modified truckers hitch or stick with the cam strap personally.

Been using this method (daisy chain w/truckers hitch) on sticks and platforms for two seasons. Pretty much the only way I’ll hang either. No more kick outs. Thanks Zach Owsley!