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Arsenal Platform

Well I got my hands on the Magnum one this morning. First impression…. I am very impressed. The machine work is second to none. Every edge is chamfered or round. It really bites the tree incredibly well and way less flex than I anticipated.

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deertrout said:
@enkriss I'm curious to hear how you feel it stacks up against the fix?
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Machine work beats the fix hands down. Packs flatter than the fix. I am not sold on the leveling on the fix. It’s jingly and when the bar wears through the finish of the platform it develops a squeak to it so stealth strip or something seems to help that for a short time but I don’t like that design on the fix. There is a little less flex with the fix and it’s much easier to standup on and turn around if needed than this Arsenal platform atleast with my size 13s. But you can toe cam the Arsenal platform not so much with the fix. If the fix needs adjustment you have to get off the platform to reset it. There are pros and cons to both. I do prefer the dimensions of the fix though.
 
enkriss said:
Machine work beats the fix hands down. Packs flatter than the fix. I am not sold on the leveling on the fix. It’s jingly and when the bar wears through the finish of the platform it develops a squeak to it so stealth strip or something seems to help that for a short time but I don’t like that design on the fix. There is a little less flex with the fix and it’s much easier to standup on and turn around if needed than this Arsenal platform atleast with my size 13s. But you can toe cam the Arsenal platform not so much with the fix. If the fix needs adjustment you have to get off the platform to reset it. There are pros and cons to both. I do prefer the dimensions of the fix though.
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I expected that, but it is still a let down.

Personally, I wish LWCG had made the Fix to @SRT Saddle Hunter's Ambush .5 spec. But I can still turn on the Fix as is.

Those Arsenal platforms sure have things I like too. But they are a bit short for my preferences.

If the Fix had a fold down standoff, that'd be awesome. And Ergal. Or the Arsenal was a bit deeper.

So close.

The machining is just icing to me.
 
enkriss said:
Well I got my hands on the Magnum one this morning. First impression…. I am very impressed. The machine work is second to none. Every edge is chamfered or round. It really bites the tree incredibly well and way less flex than I anticipated.

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Is there only the two points on top that contact the tree? How well they dig? Any concern of kick out they don't appear to be very sharp. Just curious I don't plan on buying any more gear this year. But if they prove to have decent quality may try one next year if nothing else comes out that peaks my interest.
 
enkriss said:
Well I got my hands on the Magnum one this morning. First impression…. I am very impressed. The machine work is second to none. Every edge is chamfered or round. It really bites the tree incredibly well and way less flex than I anticipated.

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Why is there a different attachment method on the one pic on the tree. I see a versa button then the rope cleats on the scale
 
Mopar1169 said:
Is there only the two points on top that contact the tree? How well they dig? Any concern of kick out they don't appear to be very sharp. Just curious I don't plan on buying any more gear this year. But if they prove to have decent quality may try one next year if nothing else comes out that peaks my interest.
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It seemed to do the job. But it is strange cus they are also on an weird angle.
 
I would wait for the carbon platform personaly......not just cuz the hommie sam is an ultra light pimp who knows carbon is the way of the future.but its carbon .......duh.our of the box it cant make that unmisteakable to every species metal claing noise as aluminium, untreated and un wrapped.atleast arsenal is à company thats trying to produce products for the hunter and not just gimmics for the revinue.
 
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tailgunner said:
I would wait for the carbon platform personaly......not just cuz the hommie sam is an ultra light pimp who knows carbon is the way of the future.but its carbon .......duh.our of the box it cant make that unmisteakable to every species metal claing noise as aluminium, untreated and un wrapped.atleast arsenal is à company thats trying to produce products for the hunter and not just gimmics for the revinue.
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I’ve been talking to Sam so he can keep me updated on the carbon fiber platform. Until it comes out, I’ll stick with my bullman steps and lwcg fix for longer hunts.
 
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