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Wild edge stepp lovers

I received my knaider and swaider today from Backwoods Mobile Gear. I should be able to get by with 4 steps versus 8 with this combo. Wild Edge Inc steps have never failed me on any type of tree.


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SaddleUpPartner! said:
Pros: They’re packable, they’re relatively light, tons of surface area vs a screw in step, can use them for a ROS, can get around branches and go up leaning trees.
Cons: Ropes can be confusing for beginners and the bag is frustrating if you don’t get them just right in there, they can clank together if you’re not careful, not suitable for all trees(crumbly bark trees like red pine and softer trees like cherry SUCK), the standard ropes can’t do big trees very well.

Overall I think they’re the best bang for your buck. They pack in better than sticks, they’re cheaper than most light sticks, you can get higher with aiders, also their durability is second to none.
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Plus going up the tree with the bag vs hanging sticks on your hips!


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I made a hook attached to the strap on the bag. I hang it from the rope of each top step as I go up. Beats having the bag hanging on yourself all the way up.
 
redsquirrel said:
I started using wild edge stepps in 2017 in some form or another. I've tinkered with some other stuff in the meantime but nothing has replaced them. Since the knaider came out I've used them with a knaider. 7 stepps and a knaider and I'm up at least 20 feet. I don't think there is a much safer method because I always have something up above me to help pull myself up. Once you get comfortable with putting them on they go on really easy. Once in a while they may shift a little bit but they're never coming off. I think they are the best compromise between safe, packable and weight. I've tried a lot of sticks and sticks really don't compare in the packable department. I can go up the tree fast if I want, but more importantly I can sneak up the tree quietly without a ton of movement with them.

So share your love of stepps here. Whether you use the wild edge aider, knaider or just use them as they are. ( I don't support the knaider/swaider combo fyi!!!)
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Is there a You Tuber who has content using the knaider with the WEI steps? I have both the knaider and the swaider and I love my WEI steps. Been using them since '20.
 
I switched my WE steps to 2 step amsteel aiders this year. I much, much prefer it over the Knaider Swaider I ran for 3 seasons. Quieter, simpler, I feel safer and actually lighter.
 
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