Platform Question

[Alud555]

I'm new to saddle hunting and don't have the cash to buy a proper platform. I've read about people making one from an old steel tree stand seat and I think I'm going to go in that direction. I also keep reading about this OCB strap. That should work for the platform right? My thought is that seems much quieter and gets as tight as a ratchet.

 

[Wyatt_burp]

I used these for a while, cheaper than a platform, and I'll still use them for https://www.bullmanoutdoors.com/product-category/ring-of-steps/



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[Tr33_n1nj@]

All you need is somewhere to put your feet. A limb or 2 in the right place, a 2x4 in a crotch (ouch, you know what I mean), whatever you can get .

 

[Exhumis]

I'm new to saddle hunting and don't have the cash to buy a proper platform. I've read about people making one from an old steel tree stand seat and I think I'm going to go in that direction. I also keep reading about this OCB strap. That should work for the platform right? My thought is that seems much quieter and gets as tight as a ratchet.

Depends on the stand seat and how it was constructed. What are you planning on using? Got a pic?

 

[Alud555]

Depends on the stand seat and how it was constructed. What are you planning on using? Got a pic?

I more meant for the weight and use of the strap. My stand/seat has a bracket that will take the hook on the strap. I can get a picture, just not right now.

 

[Hunter260]

I made a platform from a cheap Walmart hang on stand, it’s heavy and loud but rock solid once you get it on the tree. Here is a video of it.

 

[DB4x4]

Steppladder Platform Prototype

Quick practice in my back yard before I head to the game. Not an ideal tree (little bigger than I normally hunt) but it is what I had. This time the no cam method did not seem to get it as snug as I would like. When I switched to the normal cam method it was incredibly solid. I actually...

saddlehunter.com

Cam over step platform...

So guys I found a thread on this. I ordered my primal steps last night. The platform is s great idea but man scares me a bit. Heres why: 1. The wear I noticed at contact points 2. How very small the back contact points are ( narrow section near tree trunk) 3. no stop measure to keep plywood...

saddlehunter.com

When they come back in stock online, (likely end of July) buy a single Primal V Step and cut yourself a plywood platform. Specs and measurements are in those threads. It is the best cheap platform option, in my opinion. I made several for presets for my wife...

 

[Alud555]

Steppladder Platform Prototype

Quick practice in my back yard before I head to the game. Not an ideal tree (little bigger than I normally hunt) but it is what I had. This time the no cam method did not seem to get it as snug as I would like. When I switched to the normal cam method it was incredibly solid. I actually...

saddlehunter.com

Cam over step platform...

So guys I found a thread on this. I ordered my primal steps last night. The platform is s great idea but man scares me a bit. Heres why: 1. The wear I noticed at contact points 2. How very small the back contact points are ( narrow section near tree trunk) 3. no stop measure to keep plywood...

saddlehunter.com

When they come back in stock online, (likely end of July) buy a single Primal V Step and cut yourself a plywood platform. Specs and measurements are in those threads. It is the best cheap platform option, in my opinion. I made several for presets for my wife...

That looks amazing. Freaks me out a little to trust that small piece of plywood though. I'll give it some thought. Thanks for sharing that!

 

[DB4x4]

That looks amazing. Freaks me out a little to trust that small piece of plywood though. I'll give it some thought. Thanks for sharing that!

Follow the specs laid out in those threads and it is solid...unless you are 300+ lbs maybe. Just make sure you are connected via your tether before you step onto it. The worst that can happen is the wood breaks and you still have the V step to stand on. You will not fall if you are connected via your tether.

 

[Alud555]

Follow the specs laid out in those threads and it is solid...unless you are 300+ lbs maybe. Just make sure you are connected via your tether before you step onto it. The worst that can happen is the wood breaks and you still have the V step to stand on. You will not fall if you are connected via your tether.

That's a good point. Nope 175 over here so I should be fine