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Double “versa” aider

Bowtie747

Bowtie747

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Hey guys, just seeking some opinions here.
Last season I used a combo of cable aiders and a versa button aider from Backwoods mobile gear. I loved it. Could get 17-20ish feet with three sticks. Only mod I did was I don’t go to the versa button. I go to the step on the stick.

Anyone see any concern with using two versa aiders and continuing to go to the steps? Ditching the cable aiders Something like a Snaider/swaider? I just think it would save some backup time. If you think it’s stupid feel free to say so.
 
Backwoods mobile gear sells doubles for use on Shikars hooked to the step knob.
I did what you are asking about about 3 years ago. Only issue is to use some bungee cord to keep the straps close to your legs.
I get the idea from Paul, see post 192.

LWCG stand setups

Double versa aider you mean? It doesn’t seem crazy to me. I guess I don’t see why it’s shady It's not, works good. @enkriss said something about crazy, I was jokingly replying to his comment. Some people on this forum think any aider beyond a one step aider is unsafe. Since I use my tether...
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Did you give this a try?
I am thinking of going back to this because it will work with single step sticks.
 
GeoFish said:
Did you give this a try?
I am thinking of going back to this because it will work with single step sticks.
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No sir, I haven’t. Glad you messaged me. I got the second aider the other day and haven’t given it a shot yet. I might today actually! I like the idea of cleaning up my stick with no cable aiders. Plus if u only need one aider it’s easy. Seems versatile to be
 
GeoFish said:
Did you give this a try?
I am thinking of going back to this because it will work with single step sticks.
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So first climb I’ll be honest and say I’m not sure how I feel. Does feel more wabbly than my cable aiders. Not sure if I didn’t just have the right length on the aiders. Needs more time and practice
 
I have been trying everything I know. Having issues with steps on a Walnut tree, very ruff bark. I am going back to sticks. At 70 this hunting season I have to keep it easy.
For me the longer the aider the less stable it is. Your aiders should be 2x your step distance.
What sticks are you running?
 
GeoFish said:
I have been trying everything I know. Having issues with steps on a Walnut tree, very ruff bark. I am going back to sticks. At 70 this hunting season I have to keep it easy.
For me the longer the aider the less stable it is. Your aiders should be 2x your step distance.
What sticks are you running?
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LWCG 17” sticks! I love the sticks. Zero problems with them. Just not sure I like the double versa aider. Versa aider and cable aider is a yes. Still more testing on the other
 
Bowtie747 said:
LWCG 17” sticks! I love the sticks. Zero problems with them. Just not sure I like the double versa aider. Versa aider and cable aider is a yes. Still more testing on the other
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I have used the cable aider + versa aider and liked it - it works! I have also briefly tried using two versa aiders in the back yard and couldn’t draw a definitive conclusion. More time needed. Interested to hear more from that have put in more time with this method.
 
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