Mjdohring
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Hello all, well I did a side by side comparison of the Tethrd Predator and the Wild Edge Perch. They are both really good platforms, but I know which one I will be using in the woods this season.
Don’t get me wrong it’s a very good platform.. but no leveling feature.. that’s the only downside ..That's unfortunate because I have a perch on the way so hopefully I disagree with you lol. Thanks for the thorough review. Good video
Great Job Mark, I use the Jim Step Steps and really couldnt come to grips with the functionality of WEI Perch. I knew the step and perch would have some play since they are separate pieces. Thats a challenge WE needs to evaluate for sure. The predator plateform is by far a superior landing spot for saddle hunters. The fact the platform has a good range of adjustability and cams into the tree was for me personally the platform of choice. Certainly the WEI perch is a bit premature for the market I believe, but I do believe Wild Edge will come out with another version that will marvel the competition. That being said your video here should really help those trying to make up their minds. I mentioned in the past the DIY'ers are going to innovate plenty of new products related to saddle hunting, anyway great jobHello all, well I did a side by side comparison of the Tethrd Predator and the Wild Edge Perch. They are both really good platforms, but I know which one I will be using in the woods this season.
Mark thanks for great review. Being new to saddle hunting trying to absorb as much info as I can. I've ordered the we steps ,haven't received yet. Maybe next month. Watching you trying to untie them the tree, don't know if I should have ordered them. You seem to have a hard time with the knot especially with strain on it. I can see problems with that especially when cold with gloves and your experienced doing it.Hello all, well I did a side by side comparison of the Tethrd Predator and the Wild Edge Perch. They are both really good platforms, but I know which one I will be using in the woods this season.
Yes I went over rather than under...Doing it the other way does make it easier to loosen.. I'm going to do an upclose video of the knot... I know it didn't effect the review, but being able to get the knot undone easier is worth it...I also tried today a loop in the knot which made it easier to get the over knot undone... As u know going over pinches the rope in 2 areas, whereas going under pinches the rope in one area... Thanks for watching the video.Check your wild edge knot !
Hard to explain but on your second wrap should not go over the tubing and rope! Go between the rope and tubing. Much easier to tight and loosen. I made the same mistake till I watched a vid closer
Mark thanks for great review. Being new to saddle hunting trying to absorb as much info as I can. I've ordered the we steps ,haven't received yet. Maybe next month. Watching you trying to untie them the tree, don't know if I should have ordered them. You seem to have a hard time with the knot especially with strain on it. I can see problems with that especially when cold with gloves and your experienced doing it.
Mark- Thanks for the reply. I'm assuming that when I get the WE steps that they will come an illustration of tying the knot. A video would be nice if you are going to make one. I'm in no rush because I'm at least a month or more from getting them. I do like the idea that Bwhana added about using a loop to finish off the knot. Lot easier to pull the loop to loosen the knot if it's cold dark and inclement weather. And you're in a hurry to get back to camp or vehicle. You don't want to fight a knot.Yodan,
When I tied that knot I went over the rope rather than under...If u go under the knot comes loose easier because the rope is only pinched in one area...if u go under like I did, the rope is pinched in 2 areas... they are both secure and cam the same. I also just tried going under with a loop left which made it easy to get the knot undone by pulling the loose end. The steps are really well made and are awesome... U will enjoy them.. there is a learning curve but they work well.
Mark- Thanks for the reply. I'm assuming that when I get the WE steps that they will come an illustration of tying the knot. A video would be nice if you are going to make one. I'm in no rush because I'm at least a month or more from getting them. I do like the idea that Bwhana added about using a loop to finish off the knot. Lot easier to pull the loop to loosen the knot if it's cold dark and inclement weather. And you're in a hurry to get back to camp or vehicle. You don't want to fight a knot.
There’s no real fighting a knot, un-cam, push the tag end towards to “knot” and it comes loose and pulls through simple. I like the idea of the loop for sure, I also love boyne city way to tie and untie the knot. It’s posted here somewhere but it makes it quicker and even easier. It may take a few times to get used to the process but with a little patience and practice most guys that I know love WE stepps!
I like wild edge steps. I have steps, sticks, hand climber, bolts, screw in steps, and srt. They each have their place but when I’m heading off into the unknown I take the steps. I used them as a climbing system and platform exclusively my first year in the saddle. One thing I learned is a loose step used for climbing is ok. One that wiggles a little for a platform is going to be floppy by the end of a hunt. That’s why I don’t have the perch. I experimented with the plywood platform and that had me thinking what you just showed. When you stepped down to retighten you could have gotten it tighter but there is no way around the standoffs sinking into the bark and the amount of leverage you add with the platform. It will work. It will be really great on some trees. I just don’t restrict myself to some trees.