1) go to
www.graywolfwoolens.com and buy the neoprene backpack straps for it, and
2) take out the screws that attach the armsto the bottom platform whichcurrentlystop your bottom traction belt... flip the screws over and your belt will pass on through and it won't prohibit you from getting in smaller trees.
These will be done in short order.
2. The straps that connect the upper to the lowr are fine.
Not so sure yet that I like these. (Too long) I may just roll up or cut off the excess.
4. Make sure (when you set up) that your upper is angled "up" a little....and your platform is level. It'll make for MUCH more comfortable sits. You'll also want to experiment with differing distances between the upper and lower to know what's most comfortable for YOU.
Never had much trouble with this on any climber. I "always" puta decent angle on the top and bottom sections before climbing unless the tree does not look very tapered going up.
6. I'd suggest the LW saddle bag. For the price...it's a good deal. I carry a pruning saw, tether, haul line and bow hook in mine. I carry nothing else to stand (other than me and my bow).
I may have to try one of these, as my backpack still smells like doe pee.[:@]
The other thing I did to mine was to wrap the sitting bar in foam pipe insulation and then I wrapped the insulation in duck tape.
I had already considered this. I really do not like the shiny glare that bar puts off in the light. I will at least be applying the reusable camo hockey tape to this for sure.
I'll never figure out why someone would spend that kind of money on a stand that isn't absolutely perfect as is.
Stands are never bought "perfect". I started out with Baker and Amacker. I have used 3 different Summits. (Still like the Summits) I have not seen a stand for sale yet (including Lock-ons) that I did not modify somehow. When you find the
perfect stand for less money, ($263.00 shipped)let me know. Thus my thread topic.
Thanks Guys, LT