Packing in a Climbing Stand

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08-17-2005, 10:40 AM

gastler

Spike

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Join Date: Aug 2003

Location: Northwest Missouri

Posts: 59

Packing in a Climbing Stand

The straps on my API climber are not very comfortable if you have a pretty long hike to set up. I was wondering if anyone has ever tried to rig up some "shoulder padded" straps or anyting to reduce the "digging in" effect I get with the current straps.

08-17-2005, 10:46 AM

supaarcher

Join Date: May 2004

Location: Kewaskum, WI

Posts: 201

RE: Packing in a Climbing Stand

You could probobly just look for some wider straps, or try some seatbelt pads like these: http://cgi.ebay.com/MOSSY-OAK-SEAT-BELT-SHOULDER-PADS-SET-OF-2_W0QQitemZ6552937536QQcategoryZ418QQssPageNameZWD VWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

08-17-2005, 11:18 AM

SalCucco

Join Date: Feb 2005

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RE: Packing in a Climbing Stand

I have a loggy bayou climber and i replaced the nylon straps with padded ones that i got out of cabelas. then work great and come with enough pad to stop the discomfort.

08-17-2005, 11:41 AM

121553

Nontypical Buck

Join Date: Feb 2003

Location: NW Montana / SW Alberta Rockies

Posts: 3,258

RE: Packing in a Climbing Stand

I've use that foam pipe insulation with ducttapeon most my stuff. I'm not into fashion when it comes to hunting but its functionaland it fits right in my budget.

Bobby

08-17-2005, 11:49 AM

antlergetter

Join Date: May 2003

Location: Bland County Virginia

Posts: 469

RE: Packing in a Climbing Stand

I never thought of it, but the pipe insulation sounds like a great idea & and will save alot of money.

08-17-2005, 02:49 PM

PABowhntr

Boone & Crockett

Join Date: Feb 2003

Location: Lehigh County PA USA

Posts: 12,157

RE: Packing in a Climbing Stand

Never tried the pipe insulation suggestion but I did buy a set of those padded straps to use with my API climber when I had it. Those made a world of difference for the comfort level of carrying the stand, especially on long trips.