predator on pine trees

[fireman43]

Took my new gen2 predator to the woods for the first time. Tried setting it up while standing on ground to get the feel for it. Mostly pines with thick bark where I hunt so that is what I set up on. I couldn't get the top bracket to sit tight to the tree - had the 1" gap at the top bracket and couldn't figure how to fix it. Ive read and watched videos - had the tethrd strap level and tight, pushed the platform down before I cammed the platform.... reset it all, retightened the strap, pushed as hard as i could, recammed platform, still had the gap. obviously I must be doing something wrong but be damned if I can figure it out. Would a ratchet strap or a amsteel mod be better? I know this has been asked before but I couldn't find it in the search....

 

[MFD205]

I hunt mainly pines in south Mississippi. Toe hook is not advised, but that’s what I do. Just be careful. Make sure you’re tethered in first.

 

[Pyronole]

Predator Platform - not locking down

Ok.....so I have messed with this long enough to know I am missing something and need a fresh set of eyes. The process I followed: 1. Attach tethed strap around tree with platform folded up. 2. Pull tethrd strap as tight as I can get it. 3. Set the stand like I do a climbing stick 4. Cam the...

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[Sgt. Beardface]

Toe hook. Practice on the ground first, build faith an dmove up.

 

[Tapeworm]

I almost always hunts pines

Some are very thick bark

I toe hook multiple times til it bites good


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[fireman43]

Thanks, I didn't try to toe hook it, I will give it a try.