i just put 14 of these things in a tree to set my hang-on stand.this was a brutal experience.what am i doing wrong? i started at the bottom and placed them at knee length up the tree by the time i got them in i was spent.ill have to go back another time to put the stand up.im seriously thinking my climber was much more easier.should i predrill holes?any help will be much appricated.
Are you using a Ameristep crank handle type installation tool? If not you need one your arms will thank you for it. You can also try pre drilling the hole.
Walk along R/R tracks there are all the tree steps u want laying all over the place.get a 5 LB hammer and put a sharp point on said spikes with a grinder.They will stay there till the tree falls over.No one will steal them either!!!!! F*^K that Chinese junk....
What he said. For about 1/4 the effort you can put the sticks and the stand up. I have the Summit sticks and LOVE THEM!! Don't know why I waited so long to get them.
big game(i think) ladders are 20ft with 4 sections i buy 5 sets and make 4 25ft sets out of the 5 or even higher
Take a look at the Treehopper drill bit and steps. Once you use it you will never go back to screw in steps.
Next time you go to purchase a tree climbing device... get some climbing sticks...Lone wolf sells a set of 3 32" 3 step sticks for $140...you'll want a couple more though to get up to a good height...wouldn't hurt to get two sets. They take 10 seconds to strap onto the tree leaving you plenty of time and energy to hang your stand and then some! A little expensive but, well worth the saved time and effort and it makes the process a hell of a lot more enjoyable!
