I've never messed with anything more than a single step loop. Are the commercial ones fitting the bill? Is there even a need for something different? Sewing minds want to know!
Come on Carl, build a better mouse trap....you know it will sell.I've never messed with anything more than a single step loop. Are the commercial ones fitting the bill? Is there even a need for something different? Sewing minds want to know!
I've never messed with anything more than a single step loop. Are the commercial ones fitting the bill? Is there even a need for something different? Sewing minds want to know!
A shorter distance between steps means you do not lean back to raise your foot into the next loop. I would not space them greater than 17 inches
When you lean back your foot goes forward not down and you get kick outs
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A shorter distance between steps means you do not lean back to raise your foot into the next loop. I would not space them greater than 17 inches
When you lean back your foot goes forward not down and you get kick outs
Ahh wisdom amongst us. I have agree.
If you can go up and not lean backwards you are being more efficient. You are also being safer without having loosen the linesman’s lanyard.
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Aider distance is way tougher than on sticks, especially coming down.
I did 20" spacing to match my sticks when I made my 2 step aider inspired by the DaveT design. Coming down I have a very hard time getting that bottom step and usually end up using the Cain method to get to the ground. It works but it's not ideal. Above the first stick I only use the top step of my aider.
Otherwise I am pretty happy with my movable design. I center the knot in the top bracket so in that case having the knot helps stabilize it.
I'd agree- I run a 22" moveable aider and even if i set my platform at the same height as the top of my last step Im at 16.5-17' which is plenty for 95% of the timber I hunt it.I agree with you here - for modified sticks (24 inch steps) having anything over a one step aider is just not worth it - I can easily get 6 foot per stick which puts me at 20 foot with 3 sticks stepping up to platform and all the steps are easily hit. I am not sure I will ever go the Stepp route as sticks just work so well for me - but I am going to give the stepp method a shot. I know some have said leaners are not tough with a 4 step aider but IME leaners are hard enough with a stick to grab hold of - I am not sure I want to even try stepps/aiders on any tree that leans. just to save 3 perhaps 3 pounds. But I am not ruling it out. For close in bed hunting I will stick to sticks for sure.