Screw in tree steps

[Red Lion]

I have never owned or even used any screw-in tree steps, but was thinking of buying some for use with my climber stand as an on stand safety precaution, so was wondering if anyone had any recommendations?

[VAhuntr]

Cranford EZY steps. I have been using these for years and have found them to start the easiest and they last.


http://www.ezyclimb.com/

[Red Lion]

Thanks for the suggestion.

[Drakeman]

second that

[Rebel Hog]

Can't use them on Public Lands (WMA's) in FL....

[Red Lion]

ORIGINAL: Rebel Hog

Can't use them on Public Lands (WMA's) in FL....

So, do you use screw-in steps at all?

[Rebel Hog]

ORIGINAL: Red Lion

So, do you use screw-in steps at all?

Nope! Don't need them!

[luke35whelan]

I'm not sure how you plan to use them with a climber unless you are going to use the climber to install them. I've done that before. The only screw-in steps I've used are the Ameristeps they sell at WallyWorld. The best advise I can give you is to get a step installer. It takes about 80% of the work out of installing them. Take a bar of soap with you as well and lube the threads up, that helps a bunch. Be safe.

[Cougar Mag]

If you use screw in steps, I wholeheartedly recommend Cranford EZy climb steps as well. No need for soap or any type of screwin installers. Best steps on the market IMO.

[Red Lion]

I ended up buying a 12 pack of gorilla screw-in tree steps. They look very thick and sturdy. I wish to have them for two purposes. First in case I wish to use them with my hang-on stand, and more importantly to have a couple on hand in case while on stand in my climber I have the stand fall and I am left hanging by harness, so I can ready self.