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Attachment methods for XOP platform

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kodiak3842

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I have an XOP seat platform that has an amsteel whoopie sling to attach it to the tree. I am not sure I like that set up . I have only used it once, so maybe I don't have my technique down yet.

Just wondering if anyone uses a different way to attach to the tree. Lone Wolf strap and versa button? Ratchet strap? Boat buckle strap?

Looking for options.

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kodiak3842 said:
I have an XOP seat platform that has an amsteel whoopie sling to attach it to the tree. I am not sure I like that set up . I have only used it once, so maybe I don't have my technique down yet.

Just wondering if anyone uses a different way to attach to the tree. Lone Wolf strap and versa button? Ratchet strap? Boat buckle strap?

Looking for options.

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If you don't like the whoopie sling, you can try the stepp knot or use a lone wolf strap. @g2outdoors has a video on that method

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I didn't like the whoopie sling either, just didn't work for me. I switched to the lone wolf strap like Erniepower said. Here are couple of the youtube videos. Good luck!


 
Did I read about some issues with the straps breaking when using the lone wolf straps on xop seat platforms?

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kodiak3842 said:
Did I read about some issues with the straps breaking when using the lone wolf straps on xop seat platforms?

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You can over tighten the strap and then break it, but if you don't get crazy with it, you shouldn't have any problems.



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kodiak3842 said:
Did I read about some issues with the straps breaking when using the lone wolf straps on xop seat platforms?

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Yes. But I believe in the end it was because there was a sharp spot on the metal that cut the strap.

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As a test I put a wild edge rope into a platform and never sanded down the edges of the platform. The picture below were after about 3 days of ground testing using the stepp knot. It started cutting through the rope due to the camming action with the platform. 8AFAFA5C-8028-482B-BD52-A33FDC3E0C55.jpegD0D21415-B253-4058-897D-599094EE4A6C.jpeg 8B8561FE-FAD3-431E-AA9F-2137BBF50F07.jpeg
 
Thanks. I am going to smooth the edges on the platform, and experiment with a LW strap, continuous loop of amsteel, and a carabiner. I was reading another thread about adding steps to the strap and saw the continuous loop. Looks like a winner of an idea to me. Need to experiment now.

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kodiak3842 said:
Thanks. I am going to smooth the edges on the platform, and experiment with a LW strap, continuous loop of amsteel, and a carabiner. I was reading another thread about adding steps to the strap and saw the continuous loop. Looks like a winner of an idea to me. Need to experiment now.

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Just be careful with what ever you try
 
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