January 03, 2021
Platforms & Ring of Steps
All of us want a spot to position our toes in life…and much more so when within the saddle. The 2 choices are a platform or ring-of-steps. For longer hunts, platforms are extra comfy and most acquainted. Ring-of-steps are lighter and simpler to pack for shorter-duration hunts and lengthy hikes. Not like a treestand, each choices enable for 360-degree capturing across the tree. All weights under embody manufacturing facility strap.
Lone Wolf Customized Gear’s Kuhnert’s Ambush
5 lbs., 4 oz.; 14 ½ inches deep; 16 ¾ inches large. A really roomy platform, the Ambush can be fairly adaptable to all kinds of imperfect timber, due to its giant throat, top-side leveling system and offset bracket. A number of “cast-in-platform” strap hooks enable a second strap (included) to be employed for particular conditions. Onboard stick ports make it straightforward to pack LWCG climbing sticks. Comes with comfy backpack straps. Whereas the heaviest examined, it’s spacious and feature-rich at $299: Lonewolfcustomgear.com.
Out on a Limb Ridge Runner
4 lb., 3 oz.; 8 inches deep; 16 1⁄3 inches large. The Ridge Runner feels bigger than it measures, due to good lateral width. Milled notches working all the footbed floor make for very safe footing, and a textured end provides non-squeak tackiness. A handy single, giant platform- leveling knob makes changes straightforward, even with gloved fingers. At $159.99, an excellent worth: outonalimbmfg.com.
Tethrd Predator
3 lb., 6 oz.; 11 ¾ inches deep; 13 inches at widest finish ideas. The present commonplace bearer, the Predator affords a light-weight forged platform, a brand new tree standoff (not pictured), facet traction grippers and excessive platform stability. Can deal with facet stress with aplomb. Adjustable platform- leveling screw for leaning timber. ZipCam strap and button make safe set up a breeze. Folds flat for packing down to a few inches. $179.99 at Tethrdnation.com.
Treehopper’s Tree-Swimsuit
2 lbs., 6 oz.; 7 ½ inches deep; 15 inches large. The lightest platform within the group by a full pound — and the heavy responsibility, locking-buckle with retainer clip accounts for a full 10 of these ounces! TIG welded with a powder-coat end and metal mesh footbed, the Tree-Swimsuit is on the market in three stable colours. As soon as secured on the tree, it’s stable and handles facet stress like a champ. Camo it up and add some traction strips alongside the perimeter tubing and you’ve got an awesomely light-weight bundle. Though it lacks a platform-leveling provision, at $99.95, it’s an unimaginable worth; purchase two and it’s $80 every! Treehopperllc.com.
Trophyline Mission Platform
5.1 lbs.; 13.94 inches deep by 17.97 inches large. Comprised of forged aluminum, with the widest platform dimension within the group, that is the selection when you have huge toes or similar to the texture of a giant floor. A handy “Prime Step” sits above the platform stem, offering an amazing stress level for setting the stand, leveraging foot side-pressure to take a shot, or simply to relaxation a foot whereas leaning or sitting. A refined and spacious bundle at $180: Trophyline.com.
Bullman Outdoor Silent Method Ring of Steps
2 lbs., 1 oz.; six steps; 5-foot strap with ultra-heavy-duty ratcheting strap (optionally available 10-foot ratchet strap obtainable). Though the heaviest ROS examined, it additionally has probably the most whole steps inventory (six at 3 oz. per), however all ROS could be personalized for the variety of steps most popular. A light-weight (4 oz.) cam-over buckle with 7-foot strap and five-steps makes for 1 lb., 5 oz. bundle. In case you like an ultra-rock-solid really feel, go together with the ratchet strap. If you wish to reduce weight and bulk, go together with the cam-over buckle. On most timber, 5 steps is loads to “stroll” and shoot all the best way round it, till you get past 5-foot diameter. Beginning at $64.99 at Bullmanoutdoors.com.
Japanese Woods Outdoor Squirrel Steps
1 lb., 6 oz.; 5 steps (3 oz. per), 7-foot cam-over buckle. These are stable, compact, indestructible, milled aluminum, exceptionally packable steps; though they may want Camo Kind taped for silence and concealment. Squirrel Steps are the “have-it-your-way” ROS. You select the strap fashion (three selections), buckle-type (three) and the variety of both fixed- or slotted-eye Squirrel steps you need. Though costly at $25.99 per step, they may final you a lifetime and make for the smallest, most packable ROS choice: Doublesteps.com.
Treehopper Strap On Steps
1 lb., 13 oz., as examined; 4 steps (4.5 oz. per) step with a heavy-duty strap and 11 oz. cam-over buckle. A redesigned, strengthened and re-engineered tackle an outdated favourite amongst saddle hunters, Treehopper’s new Strap On Steps have undergone rigorous testing at extremes of warmth and chilly to make sure protected, reliable, all-weather efficiency. Serrations on the again of the steps enable them to grip timber higher; shoulder “wings” stabilize the higher step on the tree and permit nesting of steps collectively; in a brand new “Wolf Grey” colour. Will be ordered with one to 5 steps, $52.95 for the four-pack and COB buckle: Treehopperllc.com.
