I have completed my build based on Slowmo’s design and it is very solid to the tree. My concern is with the amount of flex in the seat when I stand on it. I feel reducing the size of the seat would help but was hoping/thinking someone might have tried this before.
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I have used both style seats from both LW and XOP in building 30 plus stands . The XOP does flex a little . Its a thinner casting than the LW seat and compared side by side its barely noticable .My builds I went to a ratchet style strap to all but eliminate any movement in the platform and the flex was minimized. If you are interested , I have another how to video coming out Monday. It will detail a Dan O sourced build using all commercially available parts from him. Its a ratchet strap based build instead of the cam down style so popular right now . It`s also a rock solid platform with a proven history . Check it out as it mat give you some ideas. Stay safe.I have finished my build but notice a good amount of flex from the platform. Has anyone ever cut down the xop seat to try to reduce the flex? I have two cut options. The green cut line would reduce the platform to 9.5” wide x 11” off the tree. The orange cut line would keep original width but reduce to 11” off the tree. I am concerned that the seat may fail with the amount of flex I am getting.
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I`m doing another LW build using all commercially sourced parts from Dan O (the man) and Lone wolf . The ratchet straps I use are from ratchetstraps .com . All of the other sourced parts can be purchased at one time from Dan O . This newest video will be a a how to video which will include everthing you need to build one yourself. Where to drill , what size drill bits , bolt sizes , dimensions ,etc. If you choose to build a cam down style the mounting points may need to be tweeked a bit but otherwise the builds are identicle. I`ll post up when the vid is done which should be monday. As with every build I want to caution everyone that these builds are use at your own risk. I have never had a failure although I want to caution everyone that any platform can fail regardless of the mfg. I would not recommend cutting or otherwise structurally modifying a sand cast seat although it might work out just fine. Stay safe folks.
did you end up cutting your xop seat then?
I did. I cut along the orange line and it does not seem to flex nearly as much. I do not see any need to cut the sides along the green line. I’m pleased with the result. I did a paracord cobra weave along the edge. I’ll post a pic Monday when I get a chance if you want.
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Dang that looks pretty sweet. I might do the same to my seat as well.
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I was also wondering are you using 1 inch tubing or 1.25?