Platform Positioning

[voz86]

Hey guys,

Where do you set your platform? Right above your last stick? Do you have your platform off to the side from the last stick? I’m assuming the platform position wants to be right in line with the tether? Sorry for the rookie questions!

Thanks!

 

[sweats]

90 degrees to the side of my top stick at approximately the level of my top stick.

I tether in before I step onto the platform.

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[Hardly_Hangin]

90 degrees to the side of my top stick at approximately the level of my top stick.

I tether in before I step onto the platform.

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Another benefit to this is the ability to use your top stick to get all the way around your tree

 

[boyne bowhunter]

I typically set my platform about 120 degrees counterclockwise (toward my right hand) around the tree from where I'm standing on my stick and at about the height of the top step. That gives me the ability to step to the left when I'm hanging and walk around the tree so that I can take the 3:00 shot from behind the tree. I plan ahead when I get ready to climb so I position my stick 120degrees CW from the direction I want to face when I start.

 

[huntrwilliams]

I typically set my platform about 120 degrees counterclockwise (toward my right hand) around the tree from where I'm standing on my stick and at about the height of the top step. That gives me the ability to step to the left when I'm hanging and walk around the tree so that I can take the 3:00 shot from behind the tree. I plan ahead when I get ready to climb so I position my stick 120degrees CW from the direction I want to face when I start.

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Great video and explanation.

I found out setting up last night that I was putting platform on the wrong side. Going to try your set up method in the future. Looks rock solid.


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[boyne bowhunter]

Great video and explanation.

I found out setting up last night that I was putting platform on the wrong side. Going to try your set up method in the future. Looks rock solid.


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Thanks. There's no wrong way, just what works for you. This is what works for me.

 

[ChandlerB03]

Thanks. There's no wrong way, just what works for you. This is what works for me.

Boyne gave an excellent example.

That’s how I use mine as well.


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[ChasingDinner]

If facing the tree on my platform I prefer my top stick Step about 3 o’clock on the tree with a screw in step, bolt or squirrel step at 9 o’clock (I’m right handed.) It’s not mandatory, but it can be nice too have the extra foot positions.
Also, the one at 9 o’clock is usually an inch or two higher than the platform.