Climbing Small Trees???

[dalton916]

I’m a big dude and most of the trees I hunt out of are small.

I hand climbed this one and hung my stick then laid under it to see how much it moved without me in it. (Wind was whipping it that day, forecasted to die off overnight)

 

[BowhunterXC]

Is there any reason why you're not considering a stand or saddle?
David

If you read the original post, I mentioned using a platform, which would be used in conjunction with a saddle.
The area that I'm making reference to, is thick. So, I should be able to climb to an approximate 10' or 12' height and still have good cover, all the while being high enough to be out of their line of sight.

 

[yoda4x4]

If you read the original post, I mentioned using a platform, which would be used in conjunction with a saddle.
The area that I'm making reference to, is thick. So, I should be able to climb to an approximate 10' or 12' height and still have good cover, all the while being high enough to be out of their line of sight.

Oh ok. As long the tree diameter doesn't fall below the minimum specified size of your platform, I'd be ok with using it.

David

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[BowhunterXC]

@yoda4x4
I just read the specs for my Trophyline Mission platform, for tree diameter recommendations and it says 4" to 22" diameter trees. I'll certainly make a mental note of those specs and adhere to them.

 

[OSUTodd]

I'd do it, as long as the tree is healthy, and keeps its diameter high enough.

 

[kbetts]

I rigged up a ladder from something I saw on here or another site (I think it was called a corn stalker) but it's awesome in shrubby vegetation, edges of fields, tall grass, cedar trees, cattails (I use a piece of plywood under the legs in the wet so it doesn't sink in). It gives just the right amount of a vantage point but you can still remain in cover. I've had deer walk right up to the base of the ladder sniffing the steps.
It's called a Little Giant Xtra Lite 5ft I picked up at Lowe's

https://www.lowes.com/pd/Little-Giant-Ladders-Xtra-Lite-Plus-5-ft-Aluminum-Type-1aa-375-lb-Load-Capacity-Step-Ladder/5014114195?cm_mmc=shp-_-c-_-prd-_-bdm-_-ggl-_-CRP_SHP_LIA_BDM_Online_C-D-_-5014114195-_-local-_-0-_-0&gad_source=1&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIgvLD9LGMhwMV8B6tBh1n5AbZEAQYAiABEgJdcfD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

Here's the one I modified for hunting. Just bolted a plywood seat on, removed unnecessary junk, added a seat pad and painted. It balances pretty easy on the shoulder to carry in too.
View attachment 104195

Have one as well. Only used it once last year, but it's a great tool to have.

 

[kbetts]

If you read the original post, I mentioned using a platform, which would be used in conjunction with a saddle.
The area that I'm making reference to, is thick. So, I should be able to climb to an approximate 10' or 12' height and still have good cover, all the while being high enough to be out of their line of sight.

8' is high enough....

 

[yoda4x4]

@yoda4x4
I just read the specs for my Trophyline Mission platform, for tree diameter recommendations and it says 4" to 22" diameter trees. I'll certainly make a mental note of those specs and adhere to them.

I think you're good to go

David

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[Jammintree]

@yoda4x4
I just read the specs for my Trophyline Mission platform, for tree diameter recommendations and it says 4" to 22" diameter trees. I'll certainly make a mental note of those specs and adhere to them.

Wow, 22” max?! I’d have imagine an upper limit to be much greater.

 

[Pyronole]

Wow, 22” max?! I’d have imagine an upper limit to be much greater.

Keep in mind a 22" diameter is nearly 6 FEET around at platform height! That's huge in my book! Not going to get my sticks on the base of that tree!