KYHunter
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I just made one (the no hole version). I didn't have a lot of time to test it but I did stand on it for a few minutes without a saddle to test side pressure. Seemed pretty solid except my plywood did flex a little. I just used a piece of something I had laying around...3/4" birch luan AA. I'll bet there are better choices out there which brings me to my next question...
It would be nice to have a bunch of these pre set but I don't trust the strap out in the elements and the rodents. Has anyone swapped out the strap with chain? I know, I know...not as light, not as quiet. But for a bunch of pre set stands, and some of them would be set 1,000 miles away for several months...I wonder about a more durable rig, like chain and marine grade plywood. Something like that could remain on the tree for years if the chain was loosened after each season.
I suppose you could but I would imagine it would be tough to get the tension just right with a chain. It is so easy to set up I think it would make sense to pack it in each time. Takes me less than a minute to put it on and be on the platform.