Treehopper tree suit

[Vtbow]

From the pictures it looks like it uses a cam buckle. Looks like you thread the belt through the gussets, around the legs, cinch it tight and climb aboard. The best person to ask these questions is Mark himself.

I've talked to Mark a bit. I"m pretty sure he's going to a hook/cam strap like an ameristep strap on step so you dont have to thread the buckle every time.

 

[backstrap19]

Was it already set up or did you get to attach it yourself? Do they use an OCB buckle?

it used a cam buckle. it was already attached when i first got on it, but mark took it off, and put it back on the tree to show us how it locks in tight. it was really simple to attach. no ocb. he did have an impressively beastly OCB there that he showed us. however, he didn't use it on the platform. that platform was as rock solid as something could get on a tree.

 

[backstrap19]

I've talked to Mark a bit. I"m pretty sure he's going to a hook/cam strap like an ameristep strap on step so you dont have to thread the buckle every time.

i agree. it seemed like he recognzed the desire to not have to rethread a buckle every time.

 

[mbucks27]

Also stood on it at the show it was rock solid. For 99 bucks im going to pick one up. Also was amazingly light.

 

[PinchPoint]

I will probably be trying one out

 

[krumfola]

Just ordered two

 

[beej32]

Just got mine in the mail today. It'll be this weekend before I can give it a good test, but initial impressions are very positive. I'm blown away with how light it is, and the strap is pretty slick- it's a cam-buckle but with a hook and a locking mechanism for easy attachment and removal. I'm going to use an OCB rather than the cam-buckle, but the existing strap/hook will actually work really well with the OCB too.

With the platform, strap, OCB, and an extra bullman step, the weight is 2 lb. 5oz.

 

[beej32]

A couple pics on a tree:

 

[jkwill5]

Just got mine in the mail today.
With the platform, strap, OCB, and an extra bullman step, the weight is 2 lb. 5oz.

Thanks for the update and the pics. I figured that was the buckle set up, should be easy to get it pretty tight on a tree. I will definitely be ordering one soon to try out.
I guess I don't understand all the craze of the cam-over platforms. They seem like a hassle to set up and get right compare to a strap on platform or ROS. With the weight & price & availability of these platforms, I really think it's a home run. I know packing it will be the next challenge to figure out.

 

[Schartz24]

Thanks for the update and the pics. I figured that was the buckle set up, should be easy to get it pretty tight on a tree. I will definitely be ordering one soon to try out.
I guess I don't understand all the craze of the cam-over platforms. They seem like a hassle to set up and get right compare to a strap on platform or ROS. With the weight & price & availability of these platforms, I really think it's a home run. I know packing it will be the next challenge to figure out.

I think that’s what the appeal to the cam over platforms is the packability. I like the simplicity of the tree suit but packing might be a pain

 

[Clarence Botiker]

What if someone put two of these on either side of the tree and a OOAL on the top of their stick. One stick method (8lbs ISH) and basically 360 platform. The tree size does matter for this application of course, but I do think it’s worth a try.

If the above option is too much then perhaps 1 tree suit and an OOAL will suffice.

If you look at the pics, it seems like you could easily put two of these side-by-side.

 

[Vtbow]

What if someone put two of these on either side of the tree and a OOAL on the top of their stick. One stick method (8lbs ISH) and basically 360 platform. The tree size does matter for this application of course, but I do think it’s worth a try.

If the above option is too much then perhaps 1 tree suit and an OOAL will suffice.

If you look at the pics, it seems like you could easily put two of these side-by-side.

Just curious why? A ros accomplishes the same thing and pqcksna hell of a lot better...

 

[Clarence Botiker]

Just curious why? A ros accomplishes the same thing and pqcksna hell of a lot better...

Comfort I guess? I’m still new and I’ve only climbed trees with sticks double steps and an OOAL mini platform. ROS seem good for some, maybe not so much for others?

I’ve got big feet.

 

[iamcorey]

Comfort I guess? I’m still new and I’ve only climbed trees with sticks double steps and an OOAL mini platform. ROS seem good for some, maybe not so much for others?

I’ve got big feet.

Recommend giving them a try.


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[Vtbow]

Comfort I guess? I’m still new and I’ve only climbed trees with sticks double steps and an OOAL mini platform. ROS seem good for some, maybe not so much for others?

I’ve got big feet.

I have a size 11 foot. Even bolts work great for a ROS. the more surface are(platform) you have touched tree, the smoother and more perfectly round the tree shape has to be. ROS have a smaller fooprint and allow for better contact in my opinion all the way around the tree. Sure, you might find a perfect spot on every tree for 1 platform, but several? eh... I" remember that conundrum with my LW hangon a lot....

 

[dougell]

I ordered an OCB buckle and some straps last week and we got talking about the recon.After using several saddles over the years,I've pretty much settled on a JX3 as my primary stand.Regardless,Mark sent me one just to try and I got to play with it for a little bit yesterday afternoon.It's crazy light and if you want to pack it in rather than wear it,you can actually stuff it in a pocket.I didn't find it hard to figure out and once up in a tree,it was noticeably more comfortable than my Trophy line.There was no hip pinch at all.When I get the time,I'm gonna throw some knee pads on and see how comfortable it is to use sitting.At this point,I would day there's about a 95% chance that I'll end up buying it.The OCB strap and steps are the best I've ever used.

 

[Clarence Botiker]

I just got some bolts in the mail for my private land spots, but I haven’t had a chance to install them yet. If that’s all I need, then too easy. Comfort is king for me. When I get a rare day or two off, I’m in the woods very early with no plans of leaving till after dark.

The JX3 looks interesting.

Thanks for the replies. Your experience and recommendations are much appreciated.

 

[Allegheny Tom]

I ordered an OCB buckle and some straps last week and we got talking about the recon.After using several saddles over the years,I've pretty much settled on a JX3 as my primary stand.Regardless,Mark sent me one just to try and I got to play with it for a little bit yesterday afternoon.It's crazy light and if you want to pack it in rather than wear it,you can actually stuff it in a pocket.I didn't find it hard to figure out and once up in a tree,it was noticeably more comfortable than my Trophy line.There was no hip pinch at all.When I get the time,I'm gonna throw some knee pads on and see how comfortable it is to use sitting.At this point,I would day there's about a 95% chance that I'll end up buying it.The OCB strap and steps are the best I've ever used.

I'm primarily a leaner, mostly because I cut my teeth as a saddle hunter using saddles which IMO, are better suited for leaning than they are for sitting. But slings are a different animal than saddles are.

I hunted 99% of last season in a Recon and I can say without a doubt that as good as it is for leaning, it's really great for sitting.
The Recon makes those all-day hunts more comfortable because it works well with both leaning and sitting. Changing positions from one to the other is not really a trade-off. Both positions feel great.

 

[Clarence Botiker]

Good to know. Leaning for over 4hrs maybe a bit much. I didn’t realize those differences existed. Are there other sling options out there?

 

[Allegheny Tom]

Good to know. Leaning for over 4hrs maybe a bit much. I didn’t realize those differences existed. Are there other sling options out there?

Keep in mind that there are other things that effect leaning comfort versus sitting comfort. Foot management, tether height, and bridge length all interact and come into play.

There aren't a lot of other slings on the market. The original Anderson isn't made anymore but the Recon was introduced because there was a demand for Andersons. A used Anderson often sells for $150 (if you can find one) and it still needs modified. Recons are available in 3 sizes and are ready to use right out of the box.

I can't comment on other slings because I've not used the others but I believe that the H2 is a sling, and The Wraptor is a diy sling that is similar to a Recon, but IMO, the Wraptor lacks an important detail in its design. The upper and lower sections of the Wraptor are joined (and are "static") at the hip area, whereas the Recon sections are "active" at the hips which allows the sections to self adjust to different body shapes and different positions of sitting or leaning.

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