ricky racer
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The 1/4" Amsteel rope came today so I was able to splice it to the platform thanks to G2's video. My method of attachment is somewhat unique and is something I've used for years in the past. It has always worked well for me even in years past I used rope from the hardware store instead of the Amsteel. I've never had a failure and feel really confident in the attachment. I did a Brummel Splice on the left side (facing the tree) of the platform and drilled two holes on the other side of the platform. To mount the platform to a tree you need to fold the bow down all the way, straight down.
Place the platform against the tree and pass the Amsteel rope around the tree. Next insert the end of the rope into the first hole from the backside of the platform and pull it through snugly against the tree. Next pass the end of the rope through the second hole leaving a little loop to pass the tail end of the rope under. Dress the loops while taking up any slack then lift the front of the platform up and swing the bow into place. As you raise the platform the rope will draw down on itself and tighten around the tail end of the rope locking it in place so it can't slip. If you don't feel the platform didn't cam over tight enough, you can redress the rope or move the platform up an inch or two and cam it over again.
Slip the knotted 550 cord into the hole in the lower tooth and move the bow up or down until one of the knots will slip in just under the key slot. You've now got a solid stand that is light weight and easy to transport. My stand without the Amsteel rope weighs 4.0 on our digital scales at work. If I would have used the 5/8" x .035 wall tubing I wanted, it would be 11.4 oz. lighter. The 10' of Amsteel I ordered weighs 3 oz. but needs to be trimmed by a couple of feet. So overall, it's pretty light, not as light as the Predator and not as quick to set up at the Predator but if a commercially produced platform is outside of your budget, this might be an alternative.
Place the platform against the tree and pass the Amsteel rope around the tree. Next insert the end of the rope into the first hole from the backside of the platform and pull it through snugly against the tree. Next pass the end of the rope through the second hole leaving a little loop to pass the tail end of the rope under. Dress the loops while taking up any slack then lift the front of the platform up and swing the bow into place. As you raise the platform the rope will draw down on itself and tighten around the tail end of the rope locking it in place so it can't slip. If you don't feel the platform didn't cam over tight enough, you can redress the rope or move the platform up an inch or two and cam it over again.
Slip the knotted 550 cord into the hole in the lower tooth and move the bow up or down until one of the knots will slip in just under the key slot. You've now got a solid stand that is light weight and easy to transport. My stand without the Amsteel rope weighs 4.0 on our digital scales at work. If I would have used the 5/8" x .035 wall tubing I wanted, it would be 11.4 oz. lighter. The 10' of Amsteel I ordered weighs 3 oz. but needs to be trimmed by a couple of feet. So overall, it's pretty light, not as light as the Predator and not as quick to set up at the Predator but if a commercially produced platform is outside of your budget, this might be an alternative.
