Diy platform help

[Timberghost84]

Looking to put together a diy platform for the upcoming season. I would like to use the lone wolf seat kit and put together a post, versa button, and some standoffs. Maybe a top step to rest a foot on or something. Info, specs, pics, or anything would help me out alot......thanks guys.

 

[Hunter260]

Are you set on using the seat because you already have one or are you buying one for this project?

 

[Timberghost84]

Are you set on using the seat because you already have one or are you buying one for this project?

I plan on buying one for this project.

 

[Hunter260]

I plan on buying one for this project.

I’m all for a good diy project, but I strongly suggest that you go with a factory made platform, especially for your first one. The tree suit platform is around $100 I think, and you’ll spend that making your own if budget is your only concern. If you don’t care about the price and just want a project then you’ll still have that question in your mind if it’s strong enough. I have heard of the lone wolf seat kit platforms failing. If you want the cheapest platform possible, I’d shop around on Craigslist or Facebook marketplace and you can find cheap cheap steel hang on stands. I made one from the seat of a steel hang on I got for $25 new and hunted it for a year. I upgraded to the ridge runner and love it. I made a video on my cheap one.

 

[Timberghost84]

I’m all for a good diy project, but I strongly suggest that you go with a factory made platform, especially for your first one. The tree suit platform is around $100 I think, and you’ll spend that making your own if budget is your only concern. If you don’t care about the price and just want a project then you’ll still have that question in your mind if it’s strong enough. I have heard of the lone wolf seat kit platforms failing. If you want the cheapest platform possible, I’d shop around on Craigslist or Facebook marketplace and you can find cheap cheap steel hang on stands. I made one from the seat of a steel hang on I got for $25 new and hunted it for a year. I upgraded to the ridge runner and love it. I made a video on my cheap one.

Thanks for the help

 

[LtMoe66]

Looking to put together a diy platform for the upcoming season. I would like to use the lone wolf seat kit and put together a post, versa button, and some standoffs. Maybe a top step to rest a foot on or something. Info, specs, pics, or anything would help me out alot......thanks guys.

If your wanting to do the DIY thing I totally understand but there are so many good options now with manufactured ones and no worries about failure. You’ll end up spending almost same amount for DIY after getting all your parts. They just came out with another new platform offered by trophy line also. I have the predator and luv it. Tried the XOP seat route but definitely not rated for what you want to use it for. Not sure this helps but Good luck.