Tree Arm Help - Screw in or Strap on

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  1. BigPhil_H

    BigPhil_H Die Hard Bowhunter

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    Do you guys prefer a screw in or strap on camera arm? Why?
     
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    Muddy arm with their ratchet strap base. I'm not going to trust a screw into wood to hold up $4,000 worth of camera equipment 25 feet above the ground.
     
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    Strap. Depending on where you hunt, it may be illegal to screw into the trees.
     
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    Lightning Camera Arm using a ratchet strap. With the camera investment I have I can't trust a screw to hold a camera arm into the tree.
     
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    SharpEyeSam Legendary Woodsman

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    Thanks for that. I had not heard of Lightning Camera Arms. I will be getting one of these.
     
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    My arm can be done with either. I use the screw in step in all my permanent stand locations. It helps me set up quieter. It holds my arm and equipment just fine. I have zero worries or I wouldn't use it that way.

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    Muddy has several options for strap on camera arms, I use the Boss Hawg but also think the Pro is a great package. I don't think I would trust an arm that screws on to the tree.
     
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