@@Crayz919 stealth strips would be to tight and not slide. Only thing I’ve changed was welding a bar on that back that hold my heel in place instead of the strap. Post a link to where you’re looking at these, I might want to pick up a second set.
@@BoudreauxBoswellthe ones I'm looking at has many different sizes they have what they advertise as 250 / 350 / 400 / 450 The 450 is 25cm-44cm opening
Just got a pair of these on Amazon (Sangym) but there aren’t any instructions on how to adjust for the correct distance between the front and back toothed sections based on the size tree you’re climbing. I really like the knob bolts you added to lock down this adjustment and will be making the same modification to mine. I plan on using these to climb palm trees for trimming. Not sure that they will work though. The tree bark is VERY smooth and hard and the climber teeth don’t really bite in. That’s why I’m asking about front to back teeth spacing assuming that there is a sweet spot that makes these work the best. Thanks in advance for your reply.
I remember something of that exact design coming out many years ago, it was available for a year or so and disappeared.. I always wondered if something bad happened and the design was scrapped. Looked like a reasonably viable idea f(or you slimmer guys anyway).
Tree health is the number one reason I do not like spikes. Rappelling back down is and option, but I don't see a point to carry extra rope to climb back down when I can use the same climbers and climb down.
Why not leave them on instead of taking them off? I designed a very similar step system about 15 yrs ago and it's all I use. Tree sling and steps fits into a backpack. In my mind it's one of the most deadliest and quickest setup period! I leave nothing behind for the animals to smell or that I have to go back later to retrieve.
If you leave them on it would make it difficult to move around the tree quietly. Also, you can only have weight on one foot or the other. This would lead to foot fatigue. It would be easier to remove them and use a traditional type of platform.
Fair enough. The EONPOW Tree Climbers steps do look like they could be a little hard on your feet after awhile. My steps have a foot platform that provides full support although they come in at 10 lbs I feel it's probably worth a little extra weight vs having to don & doff them while in the tree. In regards to moving I can move around the tree very quite if I want and definitely with little effort. I shoot with my left foot down which for a right handed shooter offers the same body position as standing with your left foot forward. For a lefty it'd be opposite. I use a tee type crutch sewn into my tree sling which allows me to take 90% of the weight off my feet for periods of rest. I've been in my steps for over 5 hrs when bear hunting and usually 3 - 4 hrs when elk and moose hunting. Whatever the case your on the right track as the steps in my mind are the safest most versatile hunting system out there. I'm kinda glad there's people that are closed minded out there as it leaves guys like us more opportunity for success.....grin
Thanks for the awesome information. I’m just getting into saddle hunting and took my first deer from a saddle this season. Just wondering. Have you ever thought about using these as your actual platform? How comfortable are they once strapped to your boot?
They are pretty comfortable once on your feet. The issue with using them as a platform is it becomes difficult to move around the tree and one foot always has to be higher or lower than the other. IF you were to try and have them at the same height, the part that goes behind the tree would make contact with the other one.
BoudreauxBoswell thanks for getting back to me. I see what you mean about them possibly contacting each other. I also didn’t thing about your feet being at different heights when your at hunting height. I still may give these a try for climbing then use something else for standing. As of now I’ve only used the top step of my Muddy stick. Pretty uncomfortable after a short time. Thanks again for the info. Your videos are always informational. Keep them going!
