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Best platform for bigger guys!!!

Bigvalleyoutdoors

Bigvalleyoutdoors

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I’m looking for the best platform for a bigger guy with size 12 feet I’m 6’3 260lbs so I want something that’s gonna be bigger but not bulky. Any suggestions?
 
250ish loaded and size 13s here. When I use a separate platform I use a Ridge Runner and love it. Plenty of room for activities and solid. I wouldn’t call it bulky but it is a bit odd shaped making packing it in a bit challenging but it’s worth it imo.
I one stick now and use an EWO UP angled. Plenty of room, easy to toe off and stand offside of tree if you lock and secure your stick proper.
Having said that “best” is very subjective. What is best for you I might dislike. You’ll likely have to experiment. Get on the saddle hunter map and make some friends.
 
I’m a big fan of the LWCG ambush. Even with size 14 boots, I can turn completely around as if being on a tree stand. Once you learn how to lock it down(a little different than other platforms) it locks down very well on the tree. I’ve heard good things about the Trophyline mission as well.
 
Might want to give the latitude x wing a look, smaller and light but lots of room with big feet since you can span the wings to the center. Seems a lot bigger then it is once you learn where to place your feet.
 
I run the Ambush as well and have loved it. Only have couple dzn sits on it plus lots of practice sets/shooting and it has been rock solid every time. Son has the Fix and just as solid & lighter but little tough to cover all around tree w/out add'l steps. Mine, on trees up to 14" I cover all around pretty easily w/ just the Ambush.
 
6’1” 250 lbs, size 12 boots. I’ve used a regular Predator and Mini Seeker without issues.
 
Trophyline Onyx or EDP


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Bigvalleyoutdoors said:
Any thoughts on the tethered xl platform?
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Is this normal?! Tethrd Predator XL

Hello all, I bought a Tethrd Predator XL yesterday. It was new in the box and hadn't even been installed on a tree. I know the seller could have misrepresented the platform but based on my inspection I did believe it to be new in the box. What I didn't notice was the bow in the center of the...
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6’3” and 235lbs size 13 (or 14 depending on brand) boot….. my 3 favorites are LWCG the fix, Trophyline Onyx, and LWCG ambush. These 3 have plenty of space, all bite the tree extremely well and 2 of the 3 are very packable.
Honorable mentions are ridge runner xl, the EDP and if you don’t mind weight the mission is great. Personal favorite though is the Fix
 
I have the tethrd xl and have no problems with it. I've gone more to just a ROS but used it the first couple years in the saddle with no issues
 
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