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Where Do Platforms Go From Here?

J.P. said:
Details?
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I've got a bunch of carbon and its one of 3 projects I'm juggling to finish before fall....the main idea for such a thing though, belongs to another member.
 
Samcirrus said:
You just reharden it in an oven....
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Depending on size, thickness and quantity it may or may not be possible or feasible from a cost standpoint. Lots of the stuff I deal with it is not so we just deal with/analyze to the t0 temper that results. It could definitely be more feasible with smaller parts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . When are you releasing your platform?
 
gcr0003 said:
Depending on size, thickness and quantity it may or may not be possible or feasible from a cost standpoint. Lots of the stuff I deal with it is not so we just deal with/analyze to the t0 temper that results. It could definitely be more feasible with smaller parts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . When are you releasing your platform?
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Well, I'll have 2 prototypes sent to my partner by next week...then if all goes well, I hope we'll have factory prototypes to test this fall....and next ATA would be awesome and incredibly optimistic...
But there's always a chance of delays so....all I can say is that a new platform(design and prototype done)and a different kind of one-stick and a climbing hybrid platform are being created during every moment of free time I can get. I just don't know how to get more of that with a SN kid and a 10 yr old daughter, and a wife who apparently needs some of my time as well ;)
 
gcr0003 said:
Depending on size, thickness and quantity it may or may not be possible or feasible from a cost standpoint. Lots of the stuff I deal with it is not so we just deal with/analyze to the t0 temper that results. It could definitely be more feasible with smaller parts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . When are you releasing your platform?
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Short answer: not as soon as I'd like.
 
How bout a 3-D printed platform? Not sure if that material is tough enough or how lite it is. Im just waiting for a flooded platform market so the dang things go down in price. Until then Ill continue to use the 3 Hawk Helium platforms I got on sale thru Midway USA for $26 each at closeout couple yrs back.
 
rhagenw said:
I'm shocked by the lack of climbing saddle platforms. I would love one for rifle season when tree selection isn't so critical.
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It really is unbelievable. Probably because the bigs don't want to cut into sales of their expensive climbing sticks.

Though @goody94 had said he and a partner had patented one and were working with a saddle company. I don't know where that stands.
 
I'll join in for conversation sake...
I would imagine one reason for the lacking platform could be cracking the code and accomplishing secure side load on a saddle climber.
With that said, why hasn't someone strapped their existing platform to their boots and gone up like that?

The hunting community is a tough crowd. Who ever does bring a saddle climber to the market better pull up the socks and not pull a Tethrd.
 
Lucky13 said:
I'll join in for conversation sake...
I would imagine one reason for the lacking platform could be cracking the code and accomplishing secure side load on a saddle climber.
With that said, why hasn't someone strapped their existing platform to their boots and gone up like that?

The hunting community is a tough crowd. Who ever does bring a saddle climber to the market better pull up the socks and not pull a Tethrd.
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Lucky13 said:
I'll join in for conversation sake...
I would imagine one reason for the lacking platform could be cracking the code and accomplishing secure side load on a saddle climber.
With that said, why hasn't someone strapped their existing platform to their boots and gone up like that?

The hunting community is a tough crowd. Who ever does bring a saddle climber to the market better pull up the socks and not pull a Tethrd.
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I've done the platform straped to your boots 2TC style climb and honestly it's quite noisy when you thud against the tree each move. I prefer pure rope or 2TC climbing with special boot studs.
But a saddle climber like a regular tree stand climber(just slightly smaller and of a different design allowing one to face away from the tree is possible and in the works.
I am curious what you mean by your last statement...as in I don't understand it and what did Tethrd 'pull'?
 
On a positive note, I'll have a full afternoon to myself today finally! Gonna go play with some CF. Theres no better time to be in one's basement than in unbearable 80° Summer weather.
 
Plebe said:
It really is unbelievable. Probably because the bigs don't want to cut into sales of their expensive climbing sticks.

Though @goody94 had said he and a partner had patented one and were working with a saddle company. I don't know where that stands.
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That'll be cool to see!
 
Samcirrus said:
I've done the platform straped to your boots 2TC style climb and honestly it's quite noisy when you thud against the tree each move. I prefer pure rope or 2TC climbing with special boot studs.
But a saddle climber like a regular tree stand climber(just slightly smaller and of a different design allowing one to face away from the tree is possible and in the works.
I am curious what you mean by your last statement...as in I don't understand it and what did Tethrd 'pull'?
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I'm not in the mood to be baited up but best of luck with your design.
 
Plebe said:
It really is unbelievable. Probably because the bigs don't want to cut into sales of their expensive climbing sticks.

Though @goody94 had said he and a partner had patented one and were working with a saddle company. I don't know where that stands.
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Well if has a bigger range of tree size than the barren ridge I may buy one. I'll pull the trigger on a barren ridge if I find a used one. The range of tree size (even though may not matter with a rifle) keeps me from paying full price
 
ROS is to "minimalist" for me and a predator is too much. 2 or 3 small surface area like mini pursuit platforms would be sweet.

I'm biased and really enjoy my soft platform. It's a little bulky but it's real light so it's not bad to carry. Somebody please copy it. I don't wanna have to build another 1. I'll supply my own stuffing...I just need the sack sewn
 
Weldabeast said:
ROS is to "minimalist" for me and a predator is too much. 2 or 3 small surface area like mini pursuit platforms would be sweet.

I'm biased and really enjoy my soft platform. It's a little bulky but it's real light so it's not bad to carry. Somebody please copy it. I don't wanna have to build another 1. I'll supply my own stuffing...I just need the sack sewn
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The Predator and two squirrel steps is almost too much compared to my EWO one stick, but that soft platform you use is pretty Dern neat! It’s been awhile since I got to watch you use it, but I thought it was a great idea! You can’t get the Stalker to sew you up another?
 
Islandshooter said:
The Predator and two squirrel steps is almost too much compared to my EWO one stick, but that soft platform you use is pretty Dern neat! It’s been awhile since I got to watch you use it, but I thought it was a great idea! You can’t get the Stalker to sew you up another?
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I think he to busy already so haven't asked
 
Weldabeast said:
ROS is to "minimalist" for me and a predator is too much. 2 or 3 small surface area like mini pursuit platforms would be sweet.

I'm biased and really enjoy my soft platform. It's a little bulky but it's real light so it's not bad to carry. Somebody please copy it. I don't wanna have to build another 1. I'll supply my own stuffing...I just need the sack sewn
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I would still like to do a double weldaform and call it the Dolly.
 
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