Kwfranklin88
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I’m using hawk helium sticks and a predator platform. I’m wanting to upgrade to a easier and quieter attachment method.
Which do you prefer?
Which do you prefer?
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What is your favorite predator and stick attachment method?
- Thread starter Kwfranklin88
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Amstel daisy chains for steps, still using the tetherd belt for the platform…. I haven’t found anything better for the platform. I’ve tried several different things.
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131north
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I use the daisy chain webbing from EWO. Light, simple, quiet and super cheap. Rock solid on the tree.
131north
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That's what you'd be looking at w/aiders on every stick.
Kwfranklin88
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That’s what I was afraid of. What all have you tried for the platform? I hate the buckle straps, but I don’t want to waste money trying new things.
Kwfranklin88
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Do you use it on the platform and sticks? I tried it with sticks and had issues getting them tight. It saga a lot and the bottom of the sticks are able to kick out.
I tried the USA platform attachment, it just doesn’t get tight enough, imo. Tried a rope mod… there’s just too much slack for me. The buckles are the best thing for the platform. They get tight with no slack.
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mjreckling
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I have the same set up. Also struggling with figuring the best way to pack in my sticks. I do have the amsteel daisy chain on the sticks and love it. I actually don’t mind the ratchet on the predator. I just camo’ed it up and probably going to leave it the way it is for now.
131north
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With the webbing straps the key is that you must angle the stick/platform when attaching and then straighten and pull tight. You can also use the same technique the amsteel daisy chain guys use to loop back through a loop and take out the slack.
Kwfranklin88
Well-Known Member
I’m also having trouble finding a way to carry sticks and platform. I don’t want to carry a pack just to carry them.
mjreckling
New Member
What kind of pack are you using? I have a timber hawk big basin backpack, nothing special but it does have a perfect pouch on the front for the predator. Not sure how to hold my sticks though and that is my problem, was thinking a ratchet or some kind of strap. Or a new bag lol but trying to get by with this one for this season at least
Kwfranklin88
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I just have a cheap Walmart camp pack. It has straps on sides, front and bottom but it’s so flimsy that it doesn’t work well. I used a bow sling to carry my sticks. It worked well but didn’t help with the platform.
131north
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Maybe you should look at the predator pack w/ strap upgrade. About as minimal as you can get. Holds sticks well.
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up until I bought my Kuiu I was using a military assault pack. It’s just a beefier backpack with decent compression straps. Works well for short hikes but hot to be a pain for longer days in foot.
Dsabhunt
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I'm gonna try my diy version of a U.S.A. pro mod. Its a 1/4" amsteel with a 1/8" swabisch and a H.F.A.S. prusik and tender for one handed operation. It gets super tight to the tree and is rock solid once you toe cam it
