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Re: Ratchet straps
[Re: Hevishot13]
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10/03/15 10:51 AM
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I bought the camo ones at walmart. Just pay attention to the thickness of the strap. I always coated the ratchet with vasolene after on the tree. I That being said Id use a chain and turn buckle on top, rachet on bottom to hold it steady.
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Re: Ratchet straps
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10/03/15 11:36 AM
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I hang the stand with the chain first. Then I put just any normal ratchet strap on top AND bottom as a 2nd measure. The chain is holding most of the weight (should a strap break), the straps are primarily just securing the stand to the tree.
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Re: Ratchet straps
[Re: Hevishot13]
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10/03/15 12:21 PM
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One end of the chain is bolted or with a closed S hook permanent, other( loose) end is hooked with a S hook. I put the chain over a limb, screw in step or spike. I cinch it down in place and add a ratchet strap top and bottom.
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Re: Ratchet straps
[Re: Hevishot13]
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10/03/15 12:25 PM
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If its not made for a chain, I drill a hole and use an eye bolt .
Squirrels in some places eat straps, they break their teeth on chains. use a turn buckle to tighten the chain or one of the chain links that screws closed. A tip is to put the chain on the tree 2 or 3 inches above where you want the stand. When you push down the chain tightens since tree gains girth as you go down.
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Life is too short to only hunt and fish on weekends!
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Re: Ratchet straps
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10/03/15 12:28 PM
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2 dogs I put my screw in step above the stand so I can grab it when I step from ladder to stand . I hang my back pack on it then.
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Life is too short to only hunt and fish on weekends!
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Re: Ratchet straps
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10/03/15 12:29 PM
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One end of the chain is bolted or with a closed S hook permanent, other( loose) end is hooked with a S hook. I put the chain over a limb, screw in step or spike. I cinch it down in place and add a ratchet strap top and bottom. This is a good way.. Or use a turnbuckle... If you need an open end side..... I like these cuz you can cinch them down tight and loosen them fairly easy when you need to move em.....
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Re: Ratchet straps
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If its not made for a chain, I drill a hole and use an eye bolt .
Squirrels in some places eat straps, they break their teeth on chains. use a turn buckle to tighten the chain or one of the chain links that screws closed. A tip is to put the chain on the tree 2 or 3 inches above where you want the stand. When you push down the chain tightens since tree gains girth as you go down. Right, most of mine have the chains added. I do have a few old Gorillas that came with chains. If I'm in a loc-on it has a chain.
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Re: Ratchet straps
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10/03/15 12:45 PM
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Are the turn buckles steel or aluminum? I figured steel would rust up and you couldn't turn em My loc-ons don't have turn buckles , never saw the need on a loc-on. My ladder stands all have turn buckles.
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Re: Ratchet straps
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10/03/15 12:54 PM
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Are the turn buckles steel or aluminum? I figured steel would rust up and you couldn't turn em Steel... Just oil em in the off season... I usually reset my stands ever so often so they don't grow into the tree especially if it's a hot tree...I just take oil with me when I do this.....
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Re: Ratchet straps
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10/19/15 07:26 AM
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The ones from harbor freight. 2-300lb straps on each one. this
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