Lightest/Sharpest Screw in Steps?

[jbogg]

I use the LW Hand climber with my JX 3 but wanting to add a step on either side of the tree once I get to Hunting height to allow more foot positions. I tried using two Bullman steps with a strap but no matter how tight I made the strap the steps will still twist when I rest my feet on them. It doesn’t take much side pressure for them to move a little and then my boot will slip off the step. Hoping to find a Lightweight screw in step that is super sharp and screws in easily, but large enough so a couple of size 14s won’t easily slide off when sitting. What are you guys using?

 

[Nutterbuster]

Cranfords are the only screw in steps I've ever used that were worth a darn.

 

[Jimmy Wallhanger]

Crandford. All else are trash

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[SCSaddleman]

cranford

 

[Vtbow]

Cranford folding t-steps.

 

[Allegheny Tom]

Cranford folding t-steps.

Personally, I prefer the Cranford EZClimb Deluxe.
But either way, Cranford are the best screw-in step I've ever used.

 

[Vtbow]

Personally, I prefer the Cranford EZClimb Deluxe.
But either way, Cranford are the best screw-in step I've ever used.

to each their own Cranford! But, I believe the t steps are lighter(though the weight isnt listed on their site for them, deluxe are listed at 5.7oz) and they fold more compact....

 

[redsquirrel]

to each their own Cranford! But, I believe the t steps are lighter(though the weight isnt listed on their site for them, deluxe are listed at 5.7oz) and they fold more compact....

I like the ezclimb's better too. The T's just don't have much surface area.

 

[Vtbow]

I like the ezclimb's better too. The T's just don't have much surface area.

I have narrow feet I also think a stiff vibram soled heavy weight hiking boot has been my frined on screw in steps. Couldnt do it in my lacross burlies.

 

[mattsteg]

Consider bolts...

 

[jbogg]

Thanks for the responses. I will definitely check out the Cranfords. This is the last piece I will need to complete my setup, so looking forward to getting it squared away soon.

 

[Buckhole75]

The Cranfords are my preferred climbing method for my saddle or lockons.I like the originals for my mobile hunting.Wore out the threads on a few of them over the years.Originals are a little smaller than the deluxe.

 

[bow shot]

Yup, cranford for me, I've tried them all. The taper and precision/sharpness of the screw and the quality of the steel.

 

[jbogg]

The Cranfords are my preferred climbing method for my saddle or lockons.I like the originals for my mobile hunting.Wore out the threads on a few of them over the years.Originals are a little smaller than the deluxe.

I noticed there are several different Cranford options. I won’t be using these for climbing, strictly as Footrests. One of the cool things about the JX 3 is your knees aren’t squeezed together like a traditional saddle so they naturally want to straddle the tree. Do the solid one piece steps have more foot room than the foldable steps?

 

[Buckhole75]

If you want the most length on the step you would want the Deluxe or the solid EZ Rods.They are about the same

 

[bow shot]

I noticed there are several different Cranford options. I won’t be using these for climbing, strictly as Footrests. One of the cool things about the JX 3 is your knees aren’t squeezed together like a traditional saddle so they naturally want to straddle the tree. Do the solid one piece steps have more foot room than the foldable steps?

I just have one type, folders so I got nothing to compare,,,

 

[jbogg]

I just ordered a couple of the ezy Deluxe. Lancaster Archery sells them individually.