I just bought an 8 packs plus the Stepp aider from Wild Edge. Tried it out and this works great for me. Very simple and most cases I can likely get by with only 6 Stepps.
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It isn't that bad...
When I was younger man, I use to dive for the Canadian DFO. Part of the annual government training was to demonstrate competency performing underwater tasks blindfolded. Its amazing what you can do without your eyes and to this day I practice most of basic climbing operations blindfolded at safe heights. It is easy to tie a stepp knot, climb an aider, and move an aider blindfolded. It just requires a little practice.
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I'm at 20 (probably closer to 22) feet with 4. I will be only carrying 5 max to climb, but probably 4 most of the time. With a platform I add another foot and a half to my finished height. PeteI got my stepps in today I went with the 10. Hoping with the aider i will only need 5 or 6 and have plenty for a base at hunting height.
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How high are you gettimg with the 6 stepps and aider? I have been playing around with the Cain method, but also considering 8 pack of stepps (6 for the climb, 2 for platform) with the aider.
SWampsnyper aider. He's the one that figured out cinching the aider to your foot.
This community has a way of naming things after people that come up with new ideas. It's pretty cool.
X2Yes it is!
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Tree type shouldn't matter that much. Are your standoffs above the rope before you cam lock?I am really struggling with my Stepps...I think I need to try a different tree type...been using green ash trees and the bark is deep and full of ridges...I am gonna try a Maple Tree next time.
I just struggle getting them to get tight quickly, I am spending way too much time at it...I really want these to work I’m sure it’s me but man I need to get up high in a tree and get comfortable in my saddle.
Been in a tree 3 times in the saddle and have my setup working but can’t get up the tree.
Should I focus on a little smoother bark tree? Like Maples?
Anyone else have this issue and solve it?
Thanks from a newbie...loving the new tetherd nation stuff
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I have few questions after messing with my stepps this weekend,
Smaller trees must be harder to use right? Also if the tree is a little misshaped around, definitely adds a risk?
The stepps leave a mark in the tree, I might as well be able to use tree spikes on state land if I can legally use these. I wouldn't bring this up the EnCon haha
Last question/comment, Is the stepp aider considered just a one step aider? I'm a little confused on that. Or what aider do people recommend? I feel confident climbing.
I don’t think tree size should matter here. As long as you have enough rope and the standoffs have the room to make contact with the tree you should be golden. By the way you mentioned EnCon are you from CT??
I have few questions after messing with my stepps this weekend,
Smaller trees must be harder to use right? Also if the tree is a little misshaped around, definitely adds a risk?
The stepps leave a mark in the tree, I might as well be able to use tree spikes on state land if I can legally use these. I wouldn't bring this up the EnCon haha
Last question/comment, Is the stepp aider considered just a one step aider? I'm a little confused on that. Or what aider do people recommend? I feel confident climbing.