Eventually the edges on the seat where the strap is will fray and tear the strap. Make sure to round that off and put some tape over them. Also go atound the seat frame not those short seat hangers. They will eventually snap as well.
Awesome idea. Haven't been able to find a lone wolf assassin platform... But I think I like this idea better. Way cheaper for damn sure. Probably more secure...I dunno, but I'm giving this a shot. Thanks for the idea.
i no longer use the ears. I now use a Jim stepp type knot right on the platform... i sheared off one of the ears being over aggressive on the camming over. make sure you support the hollow tube so it does not dent with weight on it... i filled that part with bindi bondo. always keep a tether attached and tight.... Kept me from falling. i also add a second strap to mine when I'm at height
Very nice platform! However, with all due respect, I would run my webbing through differently gaining more friction through the platform itself. Over time, with many times camming over the seat to lock it in place, the ears will develop tiny stress fractures and eventually fail.
we've already gone that route and made that suggestion over a year ago.... lots of updates on saddlehunter.com. The new Tether'd platform kind of makes these DIYS obsolete.
I just ordered the seat, and v brackets from lonewolf. I ordered a couple versa buttons and a couple straps as well... Just to tinker with some different ideas. Can you tell me the size of the solid aluminum stock you ordered, and where you ordered it from?
can you buy just that top piece from LW? I love this and have a saddle already, but I also wanna keep my Lone Wolf intact. I want to build something similar to this.
Shane Rosalez the strap was a lone wolf strap. I no longer use out or recommend them for this purpose [with a versa button ok]. I'm personally using samson ultratek (smallest size) or 1/4 inch amsteel blue.
@@davetoms63 thank you. I will see if they have some. Those are more open than any LW I have seen. That is one big reason I went with beast stiks. Better bite, less kick out.
Sure enough there they are. On your video they lay nice on the tree. I had the sticks and they were very narrow I thought. Did they redesign these in the last 5 years? Good jod on your videos!
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Awesome design, I may have to base my build off your idea! I love it! Can't wait to get my first saddle very soon!!
Eventually the edges on the seat where the strap is will fray and tear the strap. Make sure to round that off and put some tape over them. Also go atound the seat frame not those short seat hangers. They will eventually snap as well.
Awesome idea. Haven't been able to find a lone wolf assassin platform... But I think I like this idea better. Way cheaper for damn sure. Probably more secure...I dunno, but I'm giving this a shot. Thanks for the idea.
Just need a bolt head with more surface area. Just add another small piece of aluminum flat stock to where the bolt touches.
i no longer use the ears. I now use a Jim stepp type knot right on the platform... i sheared off one of the ears being over aggressive on the camming over. make sure you support the hollow tube so it does not dent with weight on it... i filled that part with bindi bondo. always keep a tether attached and tight.... Kept me from falling. i also add a second strap to mine when I'm at height
use steel spacers between the bolts
use Aluminium
you can order a replacement seat from lone wolf just tell them you need a replacement for an Assualt stand
Very nice platform! However, with all due respect, I would run my webbing through differently gaining more friction through the platform itself. Over time, with many times camming over the seat to lock it in place, the ears will develop tiny stress fractures and eventually fail.
we've already gone that route and made that suggestion over a year ago.... lots of updates on saddlehunter.com. The new Tether'd platform kind of makes these DIYS obsolete.
I like it ! But how do you climb the tree?
I just ordered the seat, and v brackets from lonewolf. I ordered a couple versa buttons and a couple straps as well... Just to tinker with some different ideas. Can you tell me the size of the solid aluminum stock you ordered, and where you ordered it from?
The deer will hear it pop in place also. Good idea though.
I used it and never had a deer hear it. But this is a long time ago I now use the Tethrd Predator platform.
How Long is the tube?
Tom, Where were you able to purchase aluminum for platform riser? XOP has replacement I beam but it is 30 bucks
can you buy just that top piece from LW? I love this and have a saddle already, but I also wanna keep my Lone Wolf intact. I want to build something similar to this.
where can you get a platform like that i cant climb any more knee replacements nice video thanx bob here from pa
Thise were from the old DIY days. I now use, and recommend the Tethrd Predator Platforms.
Do u remember the size of rectangular tubing u used
truthfully its been way to long ago
Hi Dave, I’m in the process of making one of these myself. What strap did use in this video? And also kind rope are you using for a Jim Stepp knot?
Shane Rosalez the strap was a lone wolf strap. I no longer use out or recommend them for this purpose [with a versa button ok]. I'm personally using samson ultratek (smallest size) or 1/4 inch amsteel blue.
Where did you get your aluminum post from? And how long is it?
Ray Sumner i bought it on line I believe out is 12 or 15 inches long
You’re trusting those little accessory hooks?
3 years ago yes. I had one break so used the platform itself. I now use the Predator platform now.
every body says how bad tree spikes are for trees.I have a tree with a limb ready to fall off and the limb has buds
I can't screw steps on public land.
Sweet but I went big I just got the mission
That's 5 years old lol. The Tethrd Predator is my weapon of choice
i climb the tree with some modified Hawk Helium sticks... there's a video my site.
how much does it weigh?
No idea that was from several years back before we had any commercially available saddle platforms. I now use a Tethrd Predator Platform.
How long is you tubbing
on line metal
Very nice work . I`ve built a couple of these now. I just can`t get around the cam lok thing . I use a ratchet and versa button and looped straps.
Where did you get those stand offs?
lone wolf
@@davetoms63 thank you.
I will see if they have some. Those are more open than any LW I have seen.
That is one big reason I went with beast stiks. Better bite, less kick out.
Sure enough there they are.
On your video they lay nice on the tree.
I had the sticks and they were very narrow I thought. Did they redesign these in the last 5 years?
Good jod on your videos!
Tree saddle hunting is sooooo uncomfortable
I disagree, when you get it dialed in it's far more comfortable than a traditional lock on stand
We can agree to disagree
@@jasonnester9514 cool