Originally Posted by Clem


TIPS QUESTION !!!

Do you leave them a little loose to begin with so the tree grows-sways? Do you tighten the chit out of them and let it ride?




This one for me. I do keep a close eye on them and will swap out straps/rope when they start getting weak/sketchy at all. Ratchet straps are cheap. Our stands are in some pretty gnarly places and taking down/putting up over and over would be a huge pita.