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Diy platform idea

Weldabeast

Weldabeast

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I don't have a sewing machine so I'm throwing this idea out there for anybody who wants to take it on.....what if you sew a very heavy duty fabric into the shape of a platform that would be a big wedge shape. Image a doorstop wedge with the point facing up the tree and the flat part against the tree and the fat wedge would be your foot spot. Like a 3d outer cloth shape you would stuff a trashbag into then fill with expanding foam. The foam would expand to fill the negative space inside the heavy duty cloth encasing it. Have strap sewn on like molle loops for the ocb or ratchet straps to attach the wedge ridged sack to the tree. What do you guys think....
 
I don't have any expert advice on this, but I totally get what you're saying (as far as concept). I say it's worth a shot!
 
Cool idea, I think it would compliment a platform well, but without a platform it would be a lot of leverage on the straps. It would probably be good with a lightweight wood frame inside to bear the load. Hmmmmmmmmmm... you just got my old thinker a thinkin!
 
Nice idea. Sure would be comfy.
This is a high fiddle factor thought, but you could carry it flat, strap to a tree and inflate with a co2 bottle with small regulator.
 
I'm just thinking a heavy duty specially shaped sack you strap to the tree. If I bunch up a regular old pillow and strap it tight enough I could stand on it
 
Or maybe better yet.....6'' diameter fabric cylinder stuffed full of something on a strap....sausage tree belt

Like this just made of fabric instead of exhaust tubing

Super Simple Platform

Hey Guys, I have been meaning to post this for a while but I'm finally getting around to it. A while back I received a call from a local hunter a few towns over regarding the Aero Hunter and we talked several times and kept in touch during the season. As a thank you for helping him out he...
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Im not sure how well the expanding foam would tolerat the weight. But there are mulitple kinds. But with the right foam it could work. Seems bulky to carry but also very light so could easily be attached to outside of pack.

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Ok...hard to describe, but I'll try.
Sewing together a panel with sleeves for 6 pool noodles that are cut 24'' to fit very snug into. Heavy canvas that has some traction to it....like a drop cloth. 2 straps off the panel to attach to the tree. With the correct spacing of fabric between the noodle sleeves it will allow the whole panel to flexible. Now depending in how you rolled it/configure it to the tree you can change the shape of the platform. The straps would squish it all tight to give it rigidity

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Also found a test subject for the wedge idea

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Are you trying to match the angle of the lean when you're hanging so the ankles are in a more natural position? Your idea had me thinking. This isn't exactly what you're going for but but it would serve a dual purpose as a tree seat if needed. Make the support straps longer, weight rated, etc. so you could extend them to whatever angle you wanted, the back part would strap to the tree and be used as a knee pad. With an aluminum/carbon fiber frame in the seat or standing portion you could add some rigidity. Pretty sure the stadium seat would have to have some sort of frame so it wouldnt fold up on itself where your idea would work without a frame. https://www.amazon.com/Coleman-Stadium-Seat/dp/B07GPJ7XTB
 
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my first post on here i posted a sketch of this kind of shape for a platform. the angle has to be more comfortable. i think this is going to be the norm soon after enough people try it. im working on one right now too out of aluminum and 2x4's to test out. the ooal shikar stick/platform is the first commercially available option for this i have seen
 
Jtaylor said:
Are you trying to match the angle of the lean when you're hanging so the ankles are in a more natural position? Your idea had me thinking. This isn't exactly what you're going for but but it would serve a dual purpose as a tree seat if needed. Make the support straps longer, weight rated, etc. so you could extend them to whatever angle you wanted, the back part would strap to the tree and be used as a knee pad. With an aluminum/carbon fiber frame in the seat or standing portion you could add some rigidity. Pretty sure the stadium seat would have to have some sort of frame so it wouldnt fold up on itself where your idea would work without a frame. https://www.amazon.com/Coleman-Stadium-Seat/dp/B07GPJ7XTB
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Here is what I currently use.....I am just trying to get away from metal all together

My sticks and platform

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Weldabeast said:
Here is what I currently use.....I am just trying to get away from metal all together

My sticks and platform

saddlehunter.com
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Yeah, I'm with ya. It would be a lot less clunky. I switched to the ameristeps ros and an aluminum angle top step on my stick. The soft platform would be a great idea. Some guys have made stirrups I'm sure you've seen already. Filling that bag with the canned expansion foam should make it hard enough to stand on or an air bladder if you're looking to deflate it. Good luck! I'll be following this post.
 
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Weldabeast said:
Or maybe better yet.....6'' diameter fabric cylinder stuffed full of something on a strap....sausage tree belt

Like this just made of fabric instead of exhaust tubing

Super Simple Platform

Hey Guys, I have been meaning to post this for a while but I'm finally getting around to it. A while back I received a call from a local hunter a few towns over regarding the Aero Hunter and we talked several times and kept in touch during the season. As a thank you for helping him out he...
saddlehunter.com

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When my ROS are all on sets and I want to jump in another tree, I use 3” Pvc street 45 elbows roughed up with a saw so they dont squeak on the tree bark or ratchet strap
 
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