Step and OCB placement for ROS

[Muskyhunter]

I am switching over to a ROS set up this year. If we use a clock as an example:
1. How many and where are your steps located on a basketball size tree?
2. Where is your OCB located.

 

[enkriss]

5 steps @ 10, 8, 6, 4, 2 OCB at 12 o’clock opposite the tree from you normal sitting position. Simply so I have the least chance to step on it.

 

[Muskyhunter]

5 steps @ 10, 8, 6, 4, 2 OCB at 12 o’clock opposite the tree from you normal sitting position. Simply so I have the least chance to step on it.

I was going to go with 5 steps as well. When you set your steps are you able to have your feet on 2 steps at a time? While practicing this seems more comfortable but then I may also have to add more steps to get around the tree.

 

[enkriss]

I was going to go with 5 steps as well. When you set your steps are you able to have your feet on 2 steps at a time? While practicing this seems more comfortable but then I may also have to add more steps to get around the tree.

I have 1” squirrel steps and still soled boots. Doesn’t really bother me

 

[Ehlusive]

I've been using top of my stick, and one at 3 and 9. So just packing 2 less its a huge tree

 

[ketch22]

5 steps @ 10, 8, 6, 4, 2 OCB at 12 o’clock opposite the tree from you normal sitting position. Simply so I have the least chance to step on it.

if I’m 2TC this is what I use, but when using sticks I set my steps even with my top stick. So I have climbing stick at 6 ratchet strap at 3, steps at 2,4,7,10,12.

 

[Muskyhunter]

I have been using squirrel steps with an OCB with a top of stick platform for 3 years now. In this set up the OCB was placed at 6. This was very easy to set up. How difficult is placing the OCB at 12?

 

[WannaBMonkey]

I have Ameristeps at 2,4,8,10, &12. I have ocb at 6. Never had any issue stepping on it. Top Wild Edge step is at 6 a few inches below ocb. I can step on two steps at a time if I move steps slightly closer together on side where I spend most of my time. I can also step on one step at the same time as I rest my heel on top WE step. It's all a matter of trying different placements to find what's comfortable.

 

[NMSbowhunter]

I use 7 Pioneer steps on an OCB buckle. Usually, I set the OCB at about 1 o'clock position and have steps spaced at 12, 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 11ish, lol. A picture says more. You can probably get away with 5 steps, also.

 

[Flyerzfan10]

4 steps or bolts. 12, 3, 6, 9 o'clock.

 

[Fl Canopy Stalker]

For me it depends on the size of the tree. If it’s a skinny skinny tree (think volleyball size or smaller) I’ll run 4 (3,6,9,12 o’clock positions) if it’s a mid size tree (little bigger than a basketball, I run 6 steps ( usually the same position but with two extra on the sides to minimize that step around distance.)
On big trees like I can barely reach around I’ll use 8. I like to keep my step distances under a foot apart, ideally about 8 to 10” so that I can make smaller steps and less noticeable movement while getting around the tree.

 

[onestringer]

5 steps @ 10, 8, 6, 4, 2 OCB at 12 o’clock opposite the tree from you normal sitting position. Simply so I have the least chance to step on it.

How in the world do you get the OCB on the opposite side of the tree from you?

 

[Islandshooter]

How in the world do you get the OCB on the opposite side of the tree from you?