Wild edge step size?

[HunterDaddy]

I’m so close to pulling the trigger on a set steps it’s not funny. I plan on climbing using a red aider or the Cain method. Haven’t quite worked that out yet, but either will require two feet on the step.

My only hesitation is the size of the step and my big size 13 hunting boots. What is the depth of the step from the tree and should I be concerned with slipping with larger boots?


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[bigjoe]

I wear 14’s. It is tight with 2 boots . I feel very comfortable with them.

 

[HunterDaddy]

I wear 14’s. It is tight with 2 boots . I feel very comfortable with them.

Thanks! Which climbing method do you prefer using?


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[bigjoe]

I have not tried the Cain method. I have an aider on order. Still getting comfortable down low I just hit my Kestrel

 

[Adamcincy]

Thanks! Which climbing method do you prefer using?


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I like the Cain system with a wild edge aider if I am spacing the Stepps 3.5 feet apart.

 

[BassBoysLLP]

Another vote for Cain method at the short spacing. Mainly the muscle up part. It's easier than it looks. When I played with it I preferred tethering to the tree over clipping to the high stepp and didn't use a riggers belt, but climbing movement is money.

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[boyne bowhunter]

Another vote for Cain method at the short spacing. Mainly the muscle up part. It's easier than it looks. When I played with it I preferred tethering to the tree over clipping to the high stepp and didn't use a riggers belt, but climbing movement is money.

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I also preferred hitching to the tree and draping my tether over the step rather than attaching directly to it. I also found that if I shortened my tether as much as I could after setting it, when I sat back in the saddle I could essentially walk right up the tree to get my foot on the next step. As you push away from the tree with your foot the tether arcs upward lifting you toward the next step. Then I just had to pull myself upright with my arms. Not much "muscling up" required.

 

[EricS]

I wear size 12/13 boots. The stepps are plenty big for me. I haven’t tried the Cain method. I use the aider going up and do similar to the Cain method on the way down.

 

[HunterDaddy]

Thanks for all the info! Time to get a set of steps!


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