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Why you need Tethrd Versa Straps

Murph4028

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It's pretty obvious I've been putting out a lot of info lately. As my season gets closer I've thrown it into high gear and been rehearsing climbing methods, weeding out unnecessary items, cyber mapping areas I've already physically scouted and so on. With the massive influx of new saddle hunters on here I thought it would be a good idea to video some of my yearly preparation and DIY projects to help those out who may need it. With all that I've recently received some Tethrd mini versa straps in the mail and thought it would be relevant to post about them. As a saddle hunter, I am always harping on multi use gear. In my opinion, if you want to get lighter and simpler multi use gear is a must. You can't get all necessary items to do more than one job, but there are certainly things that can and I think it's important to capitalize on those items when you can. The mini versa straps are super lightweight and simple. When paired with a carabiner they can do many things for you. Many times all you need is one. Here are some of the uses I have found using just one mini versa and a carabiner:

Platform strap
Stick strap
Gear hanger
LWHC adjustable recovery strap
LWHC adjustable foot loop aider
Wild Edge step adjustable foot loop Aider
Temporary tie in point
Swaider
CAYG Aider
Gear Lashing
Deer drag

I am sure the longer I have them I will discover more uses for them. That's not bad for 12 bucks. Keep in mind, more than one of those uses can be done one right after the other using only one strap and carabiner. I know the website says a mini can be used with a predator. It can, but it's a tight fit over the predator button and takes some effort. If I bought them to use with a predator, I'd go a size up.
 
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You can also use them as a bow sling and I’m sure there are several other uses. I really like one for a CAYG aider on my Hawk sticks!


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I'm with you @Murp4028, I try to find at least dual purpose for every piece of gear I carry. I find that's the easiest way to be more compact/streamlined. Cutting weight is a by product of it. I lean more the side of trying to carry less stuff in a smaller package. Those straps do that well.
 
It's pretty obvious I've been putting out a lot of info lately. As my season gets closer I've thrown it into high gear and been rehearsing climbing methods, weeding out unnecessary items, cyber mapping areas I've already physically scouted and so on. With the massive influx of new saddle hunters on here I thought it would be a good idea to video some of my yearly preparation and DIY projects to help those out who may need it. With all that I've recently received some Tethrd mini versa straps in the mail and thought it would be relevant to post about them. As a saddle hunter, I am always harping on multi use gear. In my opinion, if you want to get lighter and simpler multi use gear is a must. You can't get all necessary items to do more than one job, but there are certainly things that can and I think it's important to capitalize on those items when you can. The mini versa straps are super lightweight and simple. When paired with a carabiner they can do many things for you. Many times all you need is one. Here are some of the uses I have found using just one mini versa and a carabiner:

Platform strap
Stick strap
Gear hanger
LWHC adjustable recovery strap
LWHC adjustable foot loop aider
Wild Edge step adjustable foot loop Aider
Temporary tie in point
Swaider
CAYG Aider
Gear Lashing
Deer drag

I am sure the longer I have them I will discover more uses for them. That's not bad for 12 bucks. Keep in mind, more than one of those uses can be done one right after the other using only one strap and carabiner. I know the website says a mini can be used with a predator. It can, but it's a tight fit over the predator button and takes some effort. If I bought them to use with a predator, I'd go a size up.

I have a question for you about the versa straps. Today was the first day I was able to get in a tree with them and I had an issue. I set my Predator up about two feet off the ground and put the strap as tight as I could get it and set the platform. Well the strap seamed to stretch so I tried again and got one loop tighter. The platform was ok when I was leaning on it but I could still see the top bracket pulling away a bit and it shifted a bit with side pressure. The tree was a pretty big pine that you cant get your arms around so I dont know if that affected it. Are there any tips to getting a bit tighter when you cant get another loop. Thanks.
 
I have a question for you about the versa straps. Today was the first day I was able to get in a tree with them and I had an issue. I set my Predator up about two feet off the ground and put the strap as tight as I could get it and set the platform. Well the strap seamed to stretch so I tried again and got one loop tighter. The platform was ok when I was leaning on it but I could still see the top bracket pulling away a bit and it shifted a bit with side pressure. The tree was a pretty big pine that you cant get your arms around so I dont know if that affected it. Are there any tips to getting a bit tighter when you cant get another loop. Thanks.
Hook the versastrap on the button, with the platform folded up stand on the top of the post, cam the platform over.....done
 
There is the toe hook method. Which is basically to get the tightest loop you can, then cam the stand down. If there is to much slop in the platform, then you have to stand on the top of the post and hook your toe under the platform to uncam it( why they call it the toe hook method). The platform will settle and the versa strap will tighten under your weight, then step on the platform to recam it down. It should be tight.
 
Hook the versastrap on the button, with the platform folded up stand on the top of the post, cam the platform over.....done
There is the toe hook method. Which is basically to get the tightest loop you can, then cam the stand down. If there is to much slop in the platform, then you have to stand on the top of the post and hook your toe under the platform to uncam it( why they call it the toe hook method). The platform will settle and the versa strap will tighten under your weight, then step on the platform to recam it down. It should be tight.
Thats the thing is I did these and it still wasnt as tight as it should be. I am 280 so when I stood on the post and then camed it down I figured it would be good.
 
I haven't had very good luck getting the predator tight with the versa straps. It's not dependable enough for me to use them that way. Luckily they have a ton of other uses
You just need to twist the strap enough times to barely able to make over your attaching point this way when you cam over the platform it gets tighter!
Good luck on your hunting!
 
Thats the thing is I did these and it still wasnt as tight as it should be. I am 280 so when I stood on the post and then camed it down I figured it would be good.
That's why I stuck with the strap it came with. That and I found the toe hook to make more noise than I was comfortable with.
 
I got a set in just before the velvet buck hunt here in Tennessee last week. I really loved them on my Hawk Helium sticks, but I did not feel like it I could get it tight enough on my Podium platform, so I ended up using the ratchet strap for the Podium. All in all, I find them to be a 10/10!
 
I have a question for you about the versa straps. Today was the first day I was able to get in a tree with them and I had an issue. I set my Predator up about two feet off the ground and put the strap as tight as I could get it and set the platform. Well the strap seamed to stretch so I tried again and got one loop tighter. The platform was ok when I was leaning on it but I could still see the top bracket pulling away a bit and it shifted a bit with side pressure. The tree was a pretty big pine that you cant get your arms around so I dont know if that affected it. Are there any tips to getting a bit tighter when you cant get another loop. Thanks.

It's not unusual for a stitched or woven strap to stretch a bit. I'd suggest taking the strap and hang it in your garage or basement from a nail or hook and hang a weight from the far end of the strap for a day or two to get the stretch out of it.
 
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