Tree steps over the dead season

[MikePal]

Not being a d##k but a stand should not grow up with a tree.

Holy crap do you think my ladder is shrinking from being left out all year round...

[benjhind]

Definitely erosion.

[MikePal]

Definitely erosion.

or it's taken on a lean, from growing taller all these years

[m1k3_88]

I've was surprised at how well the rivers edge relaxed wide ladderstands hold up after being out a winter, enough that i'm leaving them out again this season. All on private land, would never leave anything on public.

[SK33T3R]

all my bear and moose stands are still out there for the $100 they cost it's not worth the effort hauling them home and back year after year. we use hydro steps.. got a whole shyt load from the bell canada guys years back. actually went to the pole graveyard and unscrewed hundreds. they remove easily with vice grips when if we move stand locations

stands are unstrapped and stashed....... straps are always checked and stored at home

[gbk]

Thanx guys for the impact-appreciate it.

SK33T3R-Hydro steps are an awesome idea.Never thought of that.
Question-if you leave it for few years,would the tree rot around the step ,like making the "hole"somewhat sloppy?

Thanx
GBK

[SK33T3R]

Thanx guys for the impact-appreciate it.

SK33T3R-Hydro steps are an awesome idea.Never thought of that.
Question-if you leave it for few years,would the tree rot around the step ,like making the "hole"somewhat sloppy?

Thanx
GBK

not really ... what we notice is the tree actually adheres to the step tighter. these steps are 5/8" dia and are 10xs stronger then any screw in steps i've seen..
the outside end is bent up for boot capture. it's a great feeling climbing up those. they're solid

i predrill a 5/8" hole and pound it in then twist boot guardup

they come out with a large set of vice grips

[gbk]

Thank You SK33T3R-would you be able to tell me where can i buy some,used better, but even new???Appreciate it.GBK

[SK33T3R]

i got mine all FREE. i know a couple guys that worked for Bell.

find out in your area where the bell yard is.. where all the used telephone poles go to. then be bold and go ask. these pegs get removed and go for scrap. offer 1$ each and take all you can

if not find out where the bell scrap goes they end up somewhere

i had a friend who drove around in the country looking for those pegs he had a ladder and removed lots from poles

everything bell nowadays is basically bucket trucks

[gbk]

Thank You,appreciate Your help SK33T3R
GBK