Has anyone ever used strap on steps as part of a one-stick climbing method?
I envision it working like this: Hang the stick and climb up like normal. Once you're ready to move the stick up, instead of just free dangling from the tree or trying to hold yourself off the tree with your knees, you hang two strap-on steps that are on the same strap. Step onto those. Move the stick up. Climb the stick, and repeat. I don't see a way of easily moving the strap-on steps up the tree with you, so you will likely need a couple sets. Anyone ever try this?
I think it has a few advantages. 1) less bulk and lighter than carrying 3-4 sticks, 2) quicker climbing due to the stick, 3) none of the dangling-suck of one sticking.
The cons are 1) more bulk/weight than just one stick, 2) more fiddle-factor when including the steps, 3) not as easy to rappel down after the hunt if you've left steps along the tree.
What am I missing?
I envision it working like this: Hang the stick and climb up like normal. Once you're ready to move the stick up, instead of just free dangling from the tree or trying to hold yourself off the tree with your knees, you hang two strap-on steps that are on the same strap. Step onto those. Move the stick up. Climb the stick, and repeat. I don't see a way of easily moving the strap-on steps up the tree with you, so you will likely need a couple sets. Anyone ever try this?
I think it has a few advantages. 1) less bulk and lighter than carrying 3-4 sticks, 2) quicker climbing due to the stick, 3) none of the dangling-suck of one sticking.
The cons are 1) more bulk/weight than just one stick, 2) more fiddle-factor when including the steps, 3) not as easy to rappel down after the hunt if you've left steps along the tree.
What am I missing?