Screw in steps?

[TxHunter06]

Does anyone use screw in steps for their tree stands? If so what is your opinions?

[bowhuntertex]

I use them a lot. They work great, just don't place them too far apart

[Wudstix]

Used to but the property I hunted banned them about two years ago. They work OK. Predrill a smaller hole to get them started. Have gone to strap on sections and like them better. Can remove the bottom section to make it tougher to get to your stand by others.

[TxHunter06]

Ok. Thanks. I have been using railroad ties for awhile but im wanting to hang onther stand without makin a bunch of noise, is y i asked.

[bowhuntntxn]

They are devastating to trees, and VERY unsafe should you take a tumble out of the tree. About the only advantage they have is price. Rapid rails, or climbing ladder is a much better and safer choice IMO.

[Wudstix]

If it is you land then OK, but I believe that are Federal restrictions on putting permanent spikes in trees.

[Coondog]

i use 3 foot sections with a ratchet strap.....

[dragonsdaddy]

that is all i use. i bought a driving tool that makes ingress and egress of the steps a breeze. before i had to carry my drill motor to start holes in the rock hard oak and mesquite.

[Destry]

I hate the tree steps they are a pain to put up when hunting out of a hang on I use sticks

[diamonde40]

They are devastating to trees, and VERY unsafe should you take a tumble out of the tree. About the only advantage they have is price. Rapid rails, or climbing ladder is a much better and safer choice IMO.

I totally agree. Too many stories of guys slipping and the tree step causing serious injuries.

[Wudstix]

Sticks are the way to go.

[TxHunter06]

If it is you land then OK, but I believe that are Federal restrictions on putting permanent spikes in trees.

Yes it is on my land. So not a big deal

[gusman]

yes i do but its a job to relocate stands or hanging 3 to 4 in a day, my bud uses sticks no screwin for him

[keep]

I had always used them until I read a story about a guy climbing up and got to the top and the one his weight was on broke and he fell. He didn't hit the ground right away though because a step below him caught him between the bicep and the humorous and he got to hang there till his bicep tore, then he fell.
I quit using them that day.

[RedTx]

what makes them devastating to a tree? Just curious?