Out on a Limb solo scout

[skyjacker]

I've tried literally every type of strap for a platform and keep going back to a cam buckle.

 

[BackSpasm]

I was the unofficial product tester I had their article one (still do). It is by far the best platform I have ever used. There's "no free lunch" so if you want a platform you can roll out a blanket and have a picnic on this isn't it. If you want the lightest and most packable platform for serious saddle hunters this IS it.

Do you feel like you have enough room for your boots? I’ve been toying with the idea of picking one up for short hunts but I’m worried about my relatively large shoe having enough real estate to be comfortable. I don’t feel like I need a big wide platform, but I’m afraid I’m not gonna have room to distribute my weight. Thoughts?


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[cedar paul]

I too find nothing works better than the original strap.

 

[Hardwood reaper]

Do you feel like you have enough room for your boots? I’ve been toying with the idea of picking one up for short hunts but I’m worried about my relatively large shoe having enough real estate to be comfortable. I don’t feel like I need a big wide platform, but I’m afraid I’m not gonna have room to distribute my weight. Thoughts?


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I don't have incredibly large feet but it works great more comfortable than you would think since you never really stand when saddle hunting (at least I don't) you just need some where you rest your feet until go time this give me just that and the ability to move anywhere on the tree when the time comes

 

[FLYIN_HAYN]

I like the compact idea of the scout but man i wish it had just a little bigger platform to stand on to adjust for those weakside shots...

 

[mbucks27]

I like the compact idea of the scout but man i wish it had just a little bigger platform to stand on to adjust for those weakside shots...

Try adding two steps to the strap. I almost sold mine until I did that and now it's the most rock solid platform I have tried and can move around the tree with ease

 

[skyjacker]

Yep. Add two squirrel steps to the strap. One on each side.

 

[Aaronpaul14]

Two tree hopper steps on mine and it’s awesome.

 

[iamcorey]

Y’all adding to the strap on a separate one at a higher position?


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[dougell]

I like the compact idea of the scout but man i wish it had just a little bigger platform to stand on to adjust for those weakside shots...

I have a strait scout and you can turn for weak side shots but it's on a stick so it sticks out far enough to accomplish that.The added weight of a stick is negligable.I have a 20" stick but you can get a mini stick and I'd bet that you'd still be under a pound.I use mine for one stick climbing and climb with a daisy chain because it's easier to pull up.When you get to hunting height,just put a camlock strap on.Those shikar sticks bike into a tree like no other..

 

[dougell]

Two tree hopper steps on mine and it’s awesome.

I put two tree hopper steps on my podium and they're postioned perfectly height wise and rock solid.I still want a platform for that weak side shot but having a step or two on the straps just adds for versatility.

 

[Zacrowsl]

Squirrel steps for me

 

[steve-0h]

Or rock the Arti-Scout

 

[Zacrowsl]

Or rock the Arti-Scout

I bet that stick weighs 6 lbs lol

 

[steve-0h]

I bet that stick weighs 6 lbs lol

I’ve always liked em heavy.

#chubbychaser

 

[Torque_tune]

just ordered mine a couple of days ago. In the past I have only hunting on the ground and from a summit viper. I attached a 2x4 10 inches long to a tree to get a feel for the size. the 2x4 is a little skimp in comparison to the actual solo scout and it is at a level plane as opposed to the 30 degree on the scout. i could get around very well. i practiced what i thought would be the hardest shot. which is the 5 o'clock shot as a righty. mind you this is without the squirrel steps on either side. seemed generous enough that it was easily repeatable and the motion got smoother and smoother. I think I made the right decision.

 

[SkarS]

Or rock the Arti-Scout

seriously I was thinking of making this from some aluminum angle (s pieces of 4x3x12).... love that someone else has done it and is enjoying it...