I use a summit climber just like this one and one trick is to get a tree step aider and attach it to the front of the platform. Then when you do that first step into the stand you can use the aider to get in without having to crawl onto the platform. Also, switch to a rope around the tree instead of those belts to save time. Summit makes a great stand.
She did a great job!, a couple of things noticed though, one is when she got to the top, her platform was slightly downward, she needs to mount it at the bottom with a slight upward tilt that will be level when she gets to hunting height. the second is don't put all your trust in that cheesey tether cord, get some stabilizer straps from Third Hand Archery, makes it a TON safer!
Good job. She needs to get more angle to the stand at the beginning. If you look from the view at the deer, back, you can see that the end of the stand furthest from the tree is below perpendicular to the tree. You NEVER want it to be below like that. That's about the only way it can slip. It should end up the way she started, flat, or a little angle back toward the tree (top and bottom sections). Good luck!
I use a summit climber just like this one and one trick is to get a tree step aider and attach it to the front of the platform. Then when you do that first step into the stand you can use the aider to get in without having to crawl onto the platform. Also, switch to a rope around the tree instead of those belts to save time. Summit makes a great stand.
She did a great job!, a couple of things noticed though, one is when she got to the top, her platform was slightly downward, she needs to mount it at the bottom with a slight upward tilt that will be level when she gets to hunting height.
the second is don't put all your trust in that cheesey tether cord, get some stabilizer straps from Third Hand Archery, makes it a TON safer!
good to know
I found that making sure the bow limbs did not hit the stand took some doing.
Good job. She needs to get more angle to the stand at the beginning. If you look from the view at the deer, back, you can see that the end of the stand furthest from the tree is below perpendicular to the tree. You NEVER want it to be below like that. That's about the only way it can slip. It should end up the way she started, flat, or a little angle back toward the tree (top and bottom sections). Good luck!
Good point and something to keep in mind.