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Lwcg new platform

Teddy9871

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Based off the caption on the post, the ambush might have been completely replaced. Supposed to pair well with the new 14" sticks
 

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I have been waiting for this, what’s up with that hook on the front of the post, I wonder if the post is longer than the platform is deep so when folded you can clip it on for the climb up or hang it off a pack I suppose.
 
Topdog said:
I have been waiting for this, what’s up with that hook on the front of the post, I wonder if the post is longer than the platform is deep so when folded you can clip it on for the climb up or hang it off a pack I suppose.
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That's what I was thinking, they said it'll be available in a couple weeks but we all know what that can turn into
 
Looks badass!

I am a platform guy but I like that.
 
Looks basically like the @SRT Saddle Hunter Ambush with the front moved back a hair and sides straightened out (kinda like that). But, I'm not seeing any great advantage over the mod. Frankly, if they overlap in width, I'd prefer the tad longer cut Ambush platform.

It will be interesting to see how they systematize the platform. They are great with that.

The machined logo annoys me.

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3.5 lbs.. yawn. It certainly better than the ambushes 4+lb rating, but saddle hunting to me is about being lightweight as humanly feasible. It's strange to see this trend of platforms getting bigger and heavier while stands are getting lighter and smaller. Give me a 2-2.5 platform and I'll pay through the nose for it
 
bigmike23 said:
3.5 lbs.. yawn. It certainly better than the ambushes 4+lb rating, but saddle hunting to me is about being lightweight as humanly feasible. It's strange to see this trend of platforms getting bigger and heavier while stands are getting lighter and smaller. Give me a 2-2.5 platform and I'll pay through the nose for it
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How BIG do you need that 2-2.5 lb platform to be?

Solo Scout weighs 23oz.
 
bigmike23 said:
3.5 lbs.. yawn. It certainly better than the ambushes 4+lb rating, but saddle hunting to me is about being lightweight as humanly feasible. It's strange to see this trend of platforms getting bigger and heavier while stands are getting lighter and smaller. Give me a 2-2.5 platform and I'll pay through the nose for it
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Or maybe everyone will crush it & complain that it feels like a noodle at 2lbs
 
Topdog said:
I have been waiting for this, what’s up with that hook on the front of the post, I wonder if the post is longer than the platform is deep so when folded you can clip it on for the climb up or hang it off a pack I suppose.
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The front hook attaches to your saddle when it’s folded and you’re climbing the tree
 
bigmike23 said:
Thinking something like the predator size, but machined.
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Ok, thats a pretty specific want. An 11.75" x 11.75" platform at 2.5 lbs vice the 3lb one, or this 12.125" x 12.625" platform at 3.5lbs. But you don't want a 10" x 4" platform at 23oz.

I get where you're coming from, wanting something specific. But, contrary to your insinuation, this new platform is smaller and is lighter than the current offering from LWCG so it is actually following the trend of treestands that you point out. It may not be as small as you like, but you don't actually want the smallest available either.

Who knows, if LWCG stays this course maybe your machined Predator will be next year's offering. Or Beast will make one, or someone else.

I think they hit a pretty good size here for many hunters.

It's just, to me, you can get a pretty similar platform by cutting down an Ambush, which could be at a cost savings. We'll see.
 
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