Newbie question for setting up a pre-set

[BUXNDUX]

Saddle Vets,

I have a nice piece of private property that I hunt and being brand new to saddle hunting. What is everyone's opinion with leaving either lone wolf sticks with 8mm rope mod or wild edge steps up in a tree for a pre-set. I am not worried about theft on this property and don't want to screw anything into their trees.

I guess my question being is the rope and wild edge rope safe to leave on the tree being exposed to weather for extended periods. Should I just re-set them and tighten them up from time to time or will they stay tight?

Same with the platform Out on a limb & predator, are they okay to leave hanging with inspection from time to time to make sure no squirrels are chewing on the straps.

Thanks,
Buxndux

 

[Nutterbuster]

Short term that should be fine, I suppose. I would recommend getting a 20ft ladder stick though. You can find them for cheap sometimes, like $40. If you cant drill, that's about the cheapest preset.

 

[Bwhana]

Cheap stick ladders are an overlooked jem for private. You can also find them for 1/2 price after Thanksgiving or Christmas on closeouts.

John H., Hickory, NC

Keep your nose to the wind, and your eyes along the skyline.

 

[BUXNDUX]

I will go that route, thank you for the advice.

Mark C., MIddletown, De

 

[Rangermatthews]

Should be fine. I usually leave a lifeline in the tree so I don’t have to worry about going around limbs

 

[bloodsoakedberber]

Not very helpful right now but check Walmart after the season is over and the ameristep 20 foot ladders are always down to $25. I’ve seen them as low as $15.

 

[BUXNDUX]

will do.

 

[NATHAN]

I agree with those guys. It should be fine, but bolts @ $20 per tree or a $30 ladder is my prefference.