Originally posted by Johnny44
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I usually set my ladders in very good locations and they end up being part of the tree after the tree grows around parts of the frame. They are real stable when this happens. Because of this I recommend something in the fashion of a Summit Dual Pro with metal seat that you can put a cushion on. I usually set them between 8-12’ depending on the spot. I like stands that use a metal bench so it can stay there forever without the critters eating the seats up. I also use 2 man stands or larger singles for the extra room, I also like burlap or netting. You can screw an umbrella in if thats your thing but I like it simple.
PLEASE NOTE THAT IF THE STEPS ICE OVER YOU CAN BUST YOUR TAIL END AT THE VERY LEAST.
I’m also a lock-on freak and use my climber bottom to get up to them because I leave the safety rope hanging. Also on many of my Lock-ons or ladders I use a chain and turnbuckle in addition to the strap system mainly for permanent ones. I climb in summit vipers half the time using a hazmore setup like this one in the flic because I’m high speed low drag on many occasions.
I’m a big fan of these reflective safety ropes too, I buy them in the 10 packs
Best of luck and be safe !
Very few ladders of mine would you see out in the open, usually at the edge of some evergreen or brush. If you have beavers, things can change quick and trees die and turn into widow makers. A good spot will usually stay a good spot even if you have to adapt. Also remember line of sight. I usually don’t go 17’-40’ up plastered against the sky.
PLEASE NOTE THAT IF THE STEPS ICE OVER YOU CAN BUST YOUR TAIL END AT THE VERY LEAST.
I’m also a lock-on freak and use my climber bottom to get up to them because I leave the safety rope hanging. Also on many of my Lock-ons or ladders I use a chain and turnbuckle in addition to the strap system mainly for permanent ones. I climb in summit vipers half the time using a hazmore setup like this one in the flic because I’m high speed low drag on many occasions.
I’m a big fan of these reflective safety ropes too, I buy them in the 10 packs
Best of luck and be safe !
Very few ladders of mine would you see out in the open, usually at the edge of some evergreen or brush. If you have beavers, things can change quick and trees die and turn into widow makers. A good spot will usually stay a good spot even if you have to adapt. Also remember line of sight. I usually don’t go 17’-40’ up plastered against the sky.
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