Amsteel Rope Mods (DANGER!!!!) - DON'T MAKE THIS MISTAKE 

I know people who do, but I would not run anything but a cam buckle on the stand or platform. It is a little harder to tie the first stick off if you are going for max height.

Thanks man!

Thank you. I was running the USAs on my new beast sticks this year and found that when I added the stealth strips to the sticks, it created too much friction to be able to lock them so I went back to cam buckles. I wont lie, I was a lot faster at setting sicks so I agree with the extra fiddle factor.

I assume you're talking adding the the heat shrink on the steps which does not remove the traction. The heat shrink used has a very grippy material.

Chafing ropes 😂. Sanding the edges will do the trick for sure.

That’s a lot of rope to inspect but it’s possible.

Lol😅

I put a link in the description for the size and type I used.

You did but not the size

Sorry about that. 20mm

I'm sure if you asked Sam over at the Amsteel guy, he would custom make you whatever you wanted.

It's extremely durable, but the being that it doesn't do great on abrasive services like tree bark, that's where the concerns come in. Just make sure you're checking it often and taking the necessary precautions on sticks and stands so it doesn't get cut.

Google “The Amsteel Guy” and his Etsy page will come up.

It heavily depends on how much you're using them. For me, I'm getting about 30 sits a season, and I do a lot of testing throughout the offseason so mine see a lot of use. It's more important to inspect them and if they show ear, replace them immediately. Hopefully, that helps. Thanks for watching!

@@MichiganAmBushOutdoors While I certainly can't knock you for being extra cautious, I do believe you'd be safe going a lot longer. I made 7/64" daisy chains in 2019 and I'm still using them. I hang and hunt about 60x per season on average. Some really gnarly rough barked trees too. I don't test much in the off season, but I reckon we're using them about the same amount. Mine show no real wear to speak of either. I've been thoroughly impressed. I should note: I never leave them out in the elements longer than my hunts and I clean them if they get real dirty, so that may aid in longevity. Whatever makes you feel safe though!

@mrd4865 that’s great insight man. I appreciate it.

What's the cost of a broken arm, leg, back, neck?? And you can always use the thicker ropes like 3/16" or even 1/4" ropes along with taping around the buttons...

Hence why I have stuck with the included cam buckle straps 🤷