Anyone have an Artisan platform that they pair with, say, two squirrel steps? I currently have the platform on my Helium that I one stick with but am not able to easily swing out to my left and right as well as I’d like.
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Artisan Fab Platform + ROS
- Thread starter SecretAgentMan
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I've got 4 treehopper steps on the way, I plan to use 2 of them for standing on, and leaving my climbing stick up for walking around the tree with if i need to. I figure you really only use 2 steps consistently anyways, so it should be fine. I used just my stick all last year, and made a stick top platform out of angle iron for it, but I'm not sure I'll need it if I'm standing on the steps mostly.
I'm gonna use a ladder to climb to the other set of steps for practicing at height in my backyard archery range.
I'm gonna use a ladder to climb to the other set of steps for practicing at height in my backyard archery range.
I used that exact setup last year. Occasionally I needed to add another step on the back side. It was my go to setup for a 4 or 5 hour hang. I found the platform more comfortable than standing on just the Ros.
Cool. Glad someone else has experience with this setup. I agree that I am more comfortable standing on the platform than just the top step of my stick. The platform is 12”, I think, and that allows for sole side to side angles. But I’m hoping that the extra step on either side will really help.
I did it often last year while single sticking. It really worked well for me. I did find that I didn't see a whole bunch of difference between standing on the platform VS standing on a double step paired with a step in place on either side. I have 4 amerasteps on a strap and put two on either side and two toward the back and have great luck working around the tree like that where its with the artisan platform or just my step.
I can understand how it wouldn’t be much different from a static, standing/leaning situation. Do you notice the steps being nice to have if you sit and straddle the tree? Seems to me that’s where it would help. Otherwise, my feet are sort of tucked back underneath and behind me too far to me comfortable with the platform only. Plus, being able to swing around the swing better when it’s showtime.
Oh definitely. Having steps on the far side of the tree like say the 10 and 2 position allow me to sit a little closer and still have my legs straight instead of tucked under.
Perfect. That’s how I was envisioning it. I see you’re in Springfield. I’m only about 2 hours south of you, around Mtn Home. Got in-laws in Willard. You coming to MO meetup?
