- Joined
- Feb 1, 2016
- Messages
- 646
They're definitely the most solid, saddle friendly platform I've tried so far. They also take the longest to setup by far. But, I had no problem whatsoever with getting in position for 360 degrees of shooting with good form. I never felt off balance, or like I was going to slip. They just flat out make you feel confident spinning around up there. This was on a fairly large tree (had about a foot of rope left for each attachment). I tried 3 steps too, equally spaced, but couldn't get quite that last 15 degrees of shooting with good form (could've pulled it off with a compound but not trad bow). My guess is that 3 might be sufficient on a smaller tree.
So, when time is insignificant, such as an all day sit during the rut, I think that's the route I'll go for a platform. For shorter, more targeted sits (only going to get shots one direction, limited time after rush hour traffic, going in blind in the AM, etc) I might still lean towards a strap on step platform or large platform (XOP, LW, etc). The straps and XOP platform are both fast. I can't quite seem to get all of the "sponge" out of the strap on steps on larger trees, but they win for lightweight and compact. I can't get 360 degree shooting out of an XOP platform, and it's really bulky, and I half get the feeling i could just use an Assault, but it's fast and comfortable, great when you know the shot isn't going to be directly behind the tree.
Anyways, just thought I would share my initial thoughts to this point.
Sent from my SM-G930V using Tapatalk
So, when time is insignificant, such as an all day sit during the rut, I think that's the route I'll go for a platform. For shorter, more targeted sits (only going to get shots one direction, limited time after rush hour traffic, going in blind in the AM, etc) I might still lean towards a strap on step platform or large platform (XOP, LW, etc). The straps and XOP platform are both fast. I can't quite seem to get all of the "sponge" out of the strap on steps on larger trees, but they win for lightweight and compact. I can't get 360 degree shooting out of an XOP platform, and it's really bulky, and I half get the feeling i could just use an Assault, but it's fast and comfortable, great when you know the shot isn't going to be directly behind the tree.
Anyways, just thought I would share my initial thoughts to this point.
Sent from my SM-G930V using Tapatalk