Who uses Tree Steps
12-05-2007, 09:59 PM
#4
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Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Southeast Central Illinois USA
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RE: Who uses Tree Steps
If you do decide to try screw in steps make sure and buy some Cranford Ezy Climb.......best made IMO. Much easier to screw in and out, strong and safe.
If you want climbing sticks that you can take out with you each trip, Lone Wolf climbing sticks.
If you want climbing sticks that you can take out with you each trip, Lone Wolf climbing sticks.
12-10-2007, 01:47 AM
#5
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Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: NY
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RE: Who uses Tree Steps
For screw-in steps, I prefer the once piece "rod" type step over the folding variety. I agree with Cougar mag on the Cranford steps, but they are the most expensive steps on the market. Gorilla brand bought out the company that I suggest getting. These steps are made in the USA and are the rod type of steps and have a small tapered screw like the Cranfords, (but are much cheaper), which making installing very easy compared to the large blunt end Grizzly steps!! Stay away from those!!
12-10-2007, 01:34 PM
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RE: Who uses Tree Steps
I would encourage anyone to use any decent climbing stick that is on the market vs. a screw in step. Screw in style is hard on trees, if the property is timbered it can effect the value of the timber, and IMO think they are far more dangerous. Worst thing you can do is leave them in the tree from year to year.
I used them for years because that was all we had. If you are going to use a hang on style stand I recommend sticks vs. screw in steps.
I used them for years because that was all we had. If you are going to use a hang on style stand I recommend sticks vs. screw in steps.
12-19-2007, 11:48 AM
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RE: Who uses Tree Steps
I really like the individual strap on steps. Faster to put up than a screw-in, though probably not as fast as the climbing sticks (haven't used them). You can also take the last 3 or so down easily if you want to discourage others from getting to your stand. They are more portable than climbing sticks, and take up just a little more room in your pack than screw-in steps. The biggest disadvantage is that you are limited to the size tree you can wrap the step around. You'll run into that issue with climbing sticks as well. Another downside is the cost. They are in the same price range as the climbing sticks, though you can sometimes find discounts online after the season.
