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WildEdge SteppLadder

EricS said:
Mine just came in the mail yesterday. Someone mentioned the rope stretching so I set it up on a light pole in the yard and cammedn one over. Did that a few times then double wrapped the rope and locked it down a few times tightening a little each time. I stretched the rope about three inches. I went ahead and did the same with the rest of them. So after tying the knot about 20 times yesterday it got pretty easy. I put it against the tree with the point sticking against my chest then use two hands for the knots when needed. I also got the aider and it's going to take a lot of practice to get the four feet per step I was hoping for. Three is no problem but four isn't happening. You would have to be able to tie another step at eight foot up. Or clip the aider to the one at four feet and then try to reach between your feet to unclup the aider and bring it up after you have climbed four feet.
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Did you watch the video on their website showing how he was using the aider? It appeared to always be at chest or waist level.
 
bigasports said:
I don't think you will be dissatisfied. Practice tying the stepp not per instructions and locking down the step. The more you do it, it becomes 2nd nature. I'm loving the aider also. I use 3 stepps for my platform and they are rock solid. Also, if you have any questions Andrew @wildedgeinc is awesome to deal with.
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What size tree do you feel you have to add a 4th step? Or will 3 be good for most scenarios?

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EricS said:
Mine just came in the mail yesterday. Someone mentioned the rope stretching so I set it up on a light pole in the yard and cammedn one over. Did that a few times then double wrapped the rope and locked it down a few times tightening a little each time. I stretched the rope about three inches. I went ahead and did the same with the rest of them. So after tying the knot about 20 times yesterday it got pretty easy. I put it against the tree with the point sticking against my chest then use two hands for the knots when needed. I also got the aider and it's going to take a lot of practice to get the four feet per step I was hoping for. Three is no problem but four isn't happening. You would have to be able to tie another step at eight foot up. Or clip the aider to the one at four feet and then try to reach between your feet to unclup the aider and bring it up after you have climbed four feet.
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Thanks for the reminder about stretching

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Dopo87 said:
Did you watch the video on their website showing how he was using the aider? It appeared to always be at chest or waist level.
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Watched the video. The aider works well. I guess my point is how high you can step isn't the limiting factor. It's how high you can tie the second step on. If you tie the first step on at four feet unless you can tie the second at eight feet there wasn't much point in tying the first one that high. I think practice is going to make all the difference in the world. As far as stability goes they are rock solid once you get them locked down right.
 
kelly.jayp said:
What size tree do you feel you have to add a 4th step? Or will 3 be good for most scenarios?

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That would depend on comfort level, if your using top of step as part of platform, how flexible you are, and length of legs. I'd say you'd be good with three in almost any scenario, I've yet to use 4 at hunting height but I also don't have 100s of hours in the saddle yet!
 
EricS said:
Watched the video. The aider works well. I guess my point is how high you can step isn't the limiting factor. It's how high you can tie the second step on. If you tie the first step on at four feet unless you can tie the second at eight feet there wasn't much point in tying the first one that high. I think practice is going to make all the difference in the world. As far as stability goes they are rock solid once you get them locked down right.
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This is true!
 
kelly.jayp said:
What size tree do you feel you have to add a 4th step? Or will 3 be good for most scenarios?

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For me 3 is good. I just can't see myself using 4. I can get around the whole tree with 3 if I need to. You'll have to play around with the placement to see what's comfortable for you.
 
Two for my platform - an Ernie for my main and two stepps for the rest! Practiced today and I love them.


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jryser said:
Two for my platform - an Ernie for my main and two stepps for the rest! Practiced today and I love them.


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That's what I use. 2 + Ernie.


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Dopo87 said:
I should probably invest in an Ernie
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Another positive of a platform like ernies, is that I feel more comfortable setting up the tree w tether, camera arm, bow hanger etc while standing on it. Once locked in and set up I haven't found myself standing on it, just leaning some weight on it.


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Jefferson10940 said:
Another positive of a platform like ernies, is that I feel more comfortable setting up the tree w tether, camera arm, bow hanger etc while standing on it. Once locked in and set up I haven't found myself standing on it, just leaning some weight on it.


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Good to know!
 
I was trying to use them as only a platform. They felt super solid stepping up onto, but any side pressure would loosen them. I'll head back to practicing with them and see if I can't get the side pressure issue worked out.
 
thehappynewt said:
I was trying to use them as only a platform. They felt super solid stepping up onto, but any side pressure would loosen them. I'll head back to practicing with them and see if I can't get the side pressure issue worked out.
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It sounds like that are not quite locked in, I am 250 pounds and side pressure does not budge the stepps
 
thehappynewt said:
I was trying to use them as only a platform. They felt super solid stepping up onto, but any side pressure would loosen them. I'll head back to practicing with them and see if I can't get the side pressure issue worked out.
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Depending on the tree you might have to try and get them seated a little tighter by stepping down on them pretty hard. I found while setting up trees that the ones with softer bark are harder to get right. The pressure pushes them into the bark enough to loosen them slightly. Sometimes when I step on them to seat them better they push down and into the bark too far for the rope to still be pulling downward on them. Most of the time though they should be pretty solid and allow a decent amount of side pressure.
 
jryser said:
Two for my platform - an Ernie for my main and two stepps for the rest! Practiced today and I love them.


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What exactly is an Ernie? Can't really find anything.
 
Ernie is a member on here that has spent the time to make a nice kit to put you seat and batwings on for your platform.


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