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7 feet easy
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That is me. And yes, I'm using a multi-step aider.Okay, I need a vid of somebody going up the tree using the multi-aider hooked to a stick. I am really intrigued. Could do the same with only six Steps. I forgot who it is, but one of you are getting like 40 feet using the Steps, and I am guessing one of these aiders. Is it you @Ontariofarmer ?
@flinginairos first time.Okay, I need a vid of somebody going up the tree using the multi-aider hooked to a stick. I am really intrigued. Could do the same with only six Steps. I forgot who it is, but one of you are getting like 40 feet using the Steps, and I am guessing one of these aiders. Is it you @Ontariofarmer ?
That looks heavy today.... things are lightening up quick. It is really not that hard to climb multi step aiders.Haha back in my early days!
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That looks heavy today.... things are lightening up quick. It is really not that hard to climb multi step aiders.
I am sure your spurs are the best way to climb... I can't use them many places here. I think that short stick might have some merit. Easier to attach than a wild edge step. Light. and packable.Yeah my setup these days is much lighter!! I like the multistep aiders and have never had an issue with them. The green Metolius aider in that video wasn't my favorite, the foot loops didn't stay open far enough. The Black Diamond is much better.
The step on top has a LOT of merit. Great point. So, in the effort of keeping this simple enough so the common man (like me) can build this, how about a 3/8" or 1/2" solid aluminum rod going through the square aluminum tube? It would be held in place with cotter pins on both sides of the tube. Although the hole for the pins would be a weak spot so maybe just some non-slip tape wrapped on both ends would do the trick. There is a strength issue to be concerned about with the rods. I am trying to find some info online about them.
I have another idea for fastening, since RS has already tested the whoopie idea. Jam cleats that are used in sailing. Cheap and effective. Just rivet them on to the tube. I just need to see if I can find some that are small enough because I think they would have to go perpendicular to the tubing. I have had catamarans for years and have used and replaced many a jam cleat. Stainless steel rivets are very strong. These things handle some serious loads.
Not sure why I keep thinking about this because I really like the Steps. I guess it is just a good release for the brain, otherwise all I would be thinking about is work.
I guess I misunderstood. I didn't realize you were talking adding these to the stepps.Jam cleat on a Stepp?
I never used a jam cleat before, doesn't look like it would handle the load. Do they have spec's on them?