John-W-WI
Administrator
I bought some new climbing sticks recently. Before I even put them up, I replaced the strap with chain. I don't trust the straps. I've never had one break, but after a season or two, I worry about them wearing out and breaking.
I replaced the strap with fairly 'flat' chain using a small connector from the local hardware store:
Here's the finished product installed on a tree:
I saved the straps for use on treestands. I like to put 2 or 3 straps on a stand just to make it more secure. The main strap is always something heavy and high quality. I use these smaller straps on the top or bottom just to keep it from moving:
After installing them, I've decided I don't like the "new" round stock Rivers Edge has started to use this year. A 1/4" round rod, smashed flat and welded to the tube. Way too easy to break for me. I'll have to come up with a field fix for them, I'll post here if I come up with something interesting.
Thanks,
-John

I replaced the strap with fairly 'flat' chain using a small connector from the local hardware store:

Here's the finished product installed on a tree:

I saved the straps for use on treestands. I like to put 2 or 3 straps on a stand just to make it more secure. The main strap is always something heavy and high quality. I use these smaller straps on the top or bottom just to keep it from moving:

After installing them, I've decided I don't like the "new" round stock Rivers Edge has started to use this year. A 1/4" round rod, smashed flat and welded to the tube. Way too easy to break for me. I'll have to come up with a field fix for them, I'll post here if I come up with something interesting.
Thanks,
-John