Anyone use a Predator Platform?
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tree_ghost
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They are sent like that after the Gen2 mods I prefer the grey aluminum teeth
hillbillyfab
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I've got a predator xl, it too came with both sets. I'm currently using the "black" set.
ImThere
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This is the correct answer.
tree_ghost
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I still think the grey one bites the tree better. I can't imagine a scenario where it would be an issue that could cause you to fall can you?
NOT SUGGESTING ONE OVER THE OTHER FOR ALL WATCHING THE THREAD
ImThere
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No. If memory serves it was breaking along the hole. Either extreme side pressure or maybe down pressure if you toe hook it. I would assume you would loose the ability to put side pressure on it but there wouldn't be a way to fall. I mean you'd have to be doing something crazy with slack in your tether. IMHO worst case scenario? You bump your knees into the tree?
tree_ghost
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Yes toe hooking seems to be the biggest destroyer of the platforms from what I've read.
On a side note I just got me 2 squirel steps to add to my platform strap. I had an issue last season where I had my target bucks come in on my weak side and I didn't notice him until he was inside 20 yards…I kept my eyes on him and attempted to spin around while drawing my bow as he put his head down to feed on acorns. Well I slipped off my platform and he busted me
. Hopefully these will eliminate that issue in the future….
ImThere
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Good call on the squirrel steps! I use steps beside my scooter platform also.
but I use my ROS 99% of the time.
but I use my ROS 99% of the time.
JCDEERMAN
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That is my fear. I need more experience, but I feel like a dangling clown up there. I may need to look into these squirrel steps.I had an issue last season where I had my target bucks come in on my weak side and I didn't notice him until he was inside 20 yards…I kept my eyes on him and attempted to spin around while drawing my bow as he put his head down to feed on acorns. Well I slipped off my platform and he busted me
tree_ghost
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Yeah nothing like blowing it on a 150" deer. I was fairly foul for the ensuing 20 minutes lol. Sad truth is I never saw him again…
That would be my luck. What I worry about most is going in the first few times and getting an opportunity and then blow it because I haven't learned the quirks of hunting from the saddle yet. As soon as the gates of hades back off a bit, i plan to go climb to hunting height and shoot at a target, but even doing this a few times, i'd say it will still take time to get used to everything.
