LooyvilleLarry
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It may have been a poplar or alder , as I got closer to the top, I remember some of the bark coming off.. I got down shortly after.
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Interesting tree damage observation....
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Jeez man!!! This is a family friend website my first reaction to this was to hit minimize as fast as I could.
Visible damage really doesn't equate to actual damage, I don't think. I could puncture you an inch or two in a lot of places and kill you, but a big ugly scrape won't be nothing but a flesh wound. Trees conceptually similar as I understand it. A deep gouge into the vascualr system vs. some cambium damage.
I took exception to Stepps, mostly because in their advertising they boast how public land legal they are but the trees I practiced on sure did get banged up, at least visually. I went through my practice sessions with stepps and spurs last summer (and sold both). I'll have to check up on the damage tomorrow and see if it compares, one year later. I'll try to make my photos look less pornhubish than Eric S.
I took exception to Stepps, mostly because in their advertising they boast how public land legal they are but the trees I practiced on sure did get banged up, at least visually. I went through my practice sessions with stepps and spurs last summer (and sold both). I'll have to check up on the damage tomorrow and see if it compares, one year later. I'll try to make my photos look less pornhubish than Eric S.
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I'm not for bashing the WEI stepps, (heck I own the run 'n gun package!) I just agree that people should know beforehand how much they can do to some trees. I have a super private property location that I hunt and I am truly blessed as I am the only one he allows to hunt on that property besides himself. However, he manages his timber resource and I bought these stepps thinking they would be usable on all trees without damage, I don't think I will use them on his property for fear of the damage they may cause and I would hate to lose that privilege I have now.
IkemanTX
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Some of the river bottom cottonwoods I drill pour out water like a leaky faucet for a minute or so when I drill them. It is VERY common for the bottom 3 or 4 holes to be completely filled before I can even insert the bolt.
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................................................................................All climbing methods, platforms, saddle designs, and/or use of materials possibly mentioned in the post above are not peer reviewed for safety, and should only be used as an example of my own method. Do your own research and testing before becoming confident in any DIY solution to support your life.
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