Ring of Steps……. Preferred step?

[SaddleUpPartner!]

Depending on the tree, 2-3 wild edge steps makes a fantastic ring of steps.

 

[Buckhorn70]

Up for more opinions

 

[gcr0003]

Up for more opinions

I’ve used wood blocks and now Treehopper steps. I’m not sure I love the upward angle of the Treehopper steps. Has anyone else had issue with standing awkwardly for long durations on the angled step?

 

[rhagenw]

5 - 1” squirrel steps coated by OOAL.

What did OOAL charged?

 

[ImThere]

What length did you go with? I'm thinking 4" long, .25 thick would be ideal for me. I'm debating on 1" or 1.5" wide. What did you do? Who has a band saw I got 6-12 steps I need to make.
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I have some around here somewhere. I think. Lol. Someone brought them back to me at saddleploosa and they’re still in the same bag. Maybe I can find them and show what I made. They’re cut from 3/4” to 1.5” if memory serves. I made them when we were trying to come up with something during the same time as squirrel steps.


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[enkriss]

What did OOAL charged?

$5 a step

 

[Fl Canopy Stalker]

SquirrelStep

3/4″ & 1″ wide aluminum step for the ultimate “Ring of Steps”. Available in the original configuration with the strap slot or with a cutout in the strap slot so they ca…

doublesteps.com

Best in the business! The slotted ones work great on the back side of a platform as well

 

[Mschmeiske]

I use squirrel steps and I find 4-5 to be a solid number, but I use the top of my stick with them.

 

[Ben C]

I use 5 minimalist ring of steps from bullman outdoors with the sewn ocb strap from EWO. They were cheaper than the squirrel steps so I'm giving em a shot.

 

[Heydeerman]

5 Ameristeps on a ratchet for about 15 years.

 

[Andrew]

5 - 1” squirrel steps coated by OOAL.

Is there noticeable difference in the stability of the 1” step vs 3/4”? Haven’t seen much discussion about the newer 1” size.

 

[enkriss]

Is there noticeable difference in the stability of the 1” step vs 3/4”? Haven’t seen much disco about the newer 1” size.

Yes, for sure more stable. But they are heavier… no one wants that…lol


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[HuumanCreed]

You guys are peasants....

THESE are my 'steps'

 

[NATHAN]

I use the Cranford Scaffold. I like it. I don't have experience with any others.

 

[doriangable]

Squirrel steps for me. Will be using them for the third year this season.

 

[harold wright]

Wildedge stepps

 

[Petrichor]

Just ordered bullman ring with their steps. Really liked their ring when I tested it out.

 

[CharlieTN]

I’ve been eyeing the tree hopper steps. Anyone have experience with those relative to the others?

I use three of the Treehopper with my shikar one stick setup. They are certainly bulkier than many of the other steps butt are very stable on the tree. The steps are angled up slightly with a very aggressive groove pattern making them very secure. I’m happy with them and may setup an independent ROS setup for my daughter who’s likely switching to a saddle this year.

 

[Scott F]

I picked up my first ROS to try this year, went with (4x) treehopper steps on one of his OCB with an extended pry bar thing.

 

[janmad]

Would love to get my hands on a set of the Silent Approach Minimalist Ring of Step Platform, unfortunatly they don't ship overseas, Saddle hunting gear is non exsistent here in Australia. At the moment my DIY setup is SRT since I already have the gear, tried making my own saddle, not happy with it, so it's back to my climbing harness and I'll probably try making a light weight "Treesuit" style saddle, and find something I can make a RoS style platform of.
Lots of good info in this group, Thanks