I never see anyone on the forums talk about these

hardcorehunter · 12-08-2008, 12:47 PM

Price wise.. I really like these ameristep strap on steps. Put a linesmans belt on, throw these over your shoulders, and just strap them on as you climb. I notice no one talks about these on the forums, but they work gr8 and are very safe, and a lot easier than those screw in steps. Plus these are legal on public land as they don't damage a tree. I have used these many times and I like them alot. Lone wolf are my favorite,,but a lot higher priced. These are so versatile compared to a lot of different steps, and simple to use. Any of you on the go, portable hunters that don't want to spend the $$ on Lone Wolfs, I recommend these..awesome bowhunters tool IMO. I let a buddy use my LW sticks and stand for a few days this year and I used my Millenium and these and I forgot how gr8 and easy these things are. If I couldn't use LW's..these would be how I portable hunt.

"¢ Model #155
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"¢ Gusset Design provides added strength
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dukemichaels · 12-08-2008, 12:51 PM

Used them for my 2004 season a few times HCH.

And when I say few.. I mean like twice.

I got over-tired and sweaty in seconds after putting up 20 of them for one set. That sucked.

I still have them in a rubbermaid container in the garage. Use them as a LAST step sometimes.. but other than that. I found them worthless.

TEmbry · 12-08-2008, 12:52 PM

I use them as foot rests while using a Guidos Web when on camera duty. They work like a charm. I have always had a problem with getting them cinched down real tight though, which has made me leary of using them to climb up. Great little steps though none the less. I never bought many due to their costs vs screw ins, but if I did same day setups, these would be a possibility.

On a side note, how do you like your Millenium stand? Im thinkin of gettin one before next season...how is the comfort in these?

hardcorehunter · 12-08-2008, 12:55 PM

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ORIGINAL: dukemichaels

Used them for my 2004 season a few times HCH.

And when I say few.. I mean like twice.

I got over-tired and sweaty in seconds after putting up 20 of them for one set. That sucked.

I still have them in a rubbermaid container in the garage. Use them as a LAST step sometimes.. but other than that. I found them worthless.

lol...it is called practice..all things take practice to master. Screw in steps will ALWAYS get a guy sweaty. There is no way to practice screwing in step quickly.[:@]

hardcorehunter · 12-08-2008, 12:57 PM

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ORIGINAL: TEmbry

I use them as foot rests while using a Guidos Web when on camera duty. They work like a charm. I have always had a problem with getting them cinched down real tight though, which has made me leary of using them to climb up. Great little steps though none the less. I never bought many due to their costs vs screw ins, but if I did same day setups, these would be a possibility.

On a side note, how do you like your Millenium stand? Im thinkin of gettin one before next season...how is the comfort in these?

Very comfortable..not a LW though. I have both and the millenium sees very littl use. Not as versatile and doesn't have a self leveling platform. LW gets my vote bigtime. I set in my LW alpha from before sunrise to after sunset many a day and have not compalined about the seat on it.

dukemichaels · 12-08-2008, 12:59 PM

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ORIGINAL: hardcorehunter

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ORIGINAL: dukemichaels

Used them for my 2004 season a few times HCH.

And when I say few.. I mean like twice.

I got over-tired and sweaty in seconds after putting up 20 of them for one set. That sucked.

I still have them in a rubbermaid container in the garage. Use them as a LAST step sometimes.. but other than that. I found them worthless.

lol...it is called practice..all things take practice to master. Screw in steps will ALWAYS get a guy sweaty. There is no way to practice screwing in step quickly.[:@]

I hear you there. Especially my left hand.. I struggle like a school girl screwing one of those steps with my left hand a few feet off the ground.[:@][&:]

I just fling the ole LW on my back these days and walk in anywhere.

NY/Al · 12-08-2008, 01:00 PM

Kinda pricey, id just buy a set of LW sticks first...would be a good backup though if you had some laying around.

TEmbry · 12-08-2008, 01:06 PM

So you would say that a LW is MORE comfortable than a Millenium? I realize it isn't as lightweight or "versatile", but even the comfort is less?

Just asking honest opinions, I want a quality lock on for next year..and have always heard Milleniums can't be beat for comfort. Have you ever used the Summit Deer Deck or Deer Deck Lite by chance?

hardcorehunter · 12-08-2008, 01:06 PM

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ORIGINAL: NY/Al

Kinda pricey, id just buy a set of LW sticks first...would be a good backup though if you had some laying around.

I bought my Strap on steps at wally world on clearance for $3 a piece. $9 for 3 steps compared to $35 for a LW stick. I think they are normally$7 a step. LW is the best the market offers though. these are just my 2nd choice.

hardcorehunter · 12-08-2008, 01:09 PM

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ORIGINAL: TEmbry

So you would say that a LW is MORE comfortable than a Millenium? I realize it isn't as lightweight or "versatile", but even the comfort is less?

Just asking honest opinions, I want a quality lock on for next year..and have always heard Milleniums can't be beat for comfort. Have you ever used the Summit Deer Deck or Deer Deck Lite by chance?

No..the millenium is more comfortable..I just don't think the LW is uncomfortable and the milleniums extra comfrt isn't enough for me to drag it out and use over my LW. Self leveling is a huge advantage and also the LW is easier to hang.