How do you guys crew int he tree steps al the way up with out killing yourselves. I have taken my climber before and set up my lock on and then screwed in steps while I was on my way down cause I dang near killed myself trying to screw them things in. How do you guys do it???

screw the bottom one in, step on it, the next one, step on it, the next one, step on it, and pray to god you dont fall (or just wear a saftey harness)

I usually have one foot on a step, one lege wraped around the tree, one arm around the tree, and the other arm scres in the step. It chews up my arms a bit, but the end result is worth it!

I tried that but my arms get tired of holding myself up and screwing them in.

R U using a cordless drill to make pilot holes? It will make the process a lot easier.

i do about half of my steps(8) then take a ten min break. last year in one day i put up 5 lock on stands. lets see 16x5= 80,but im a not to big of a guy and have alot of stamina (at least thats what im told).

You might try to use a wrench to help give you some leverage while screwing them in.

Someone should fabricate a drill bit to screw them in, or the step makers could add a socket head on them?

I had the same experience, killadoe. I used them for a bit, but now I use Lone Wolf climbing sticks. Much easier, quieterand not much heavier (4 sticks = 10 lbs to get up 15'-18'), and they can be used in most circumstances where screw in steps can.

Now I use my screw in steps to hold my backpack and water bottle.

they have those drill bits at walmart for like 5 or 10 bucks. right beside the box of steps. of course, i was the idiot thinkin i didnt need one.

safty harness like seat of the pants. You can buckle it in on the sides by your hips. This allows you to lean back with your hands free. Also called a linesman belt I think.