Wild Edge VP Greg Staggs shows the three most common mistakes new users make when they first receive their Stepps, and how to correct these common errors.
Just got my set this afternoon and immediately started practicing in the woods behind my house. I was having trouble getting them to cam solidly. This video is exactly what I needed to see what I was doing wrong. I’m pretty sure these are gonna be my go to climbing method from here on forward.
These are exactly my mistakes today when I first tried them. I was unsure if I even wanted them. This changed my mind. This video needs to be recommended to all new purchasers.
I watched so many of these vids, and got mine today in the mail, Put it to the tree in my back yard and was like, WOW, like I've been doing it for ever!!! thanks for a great product! Thanks for the vids.
I ordered mine last week still haven’t got the steps.. I tracked it through ups but it says my order can’t be found, did you have any problems like that?
@@draukdootwa7516 NO! not at all, in fact, I received my order in 3 days! and I wasnt expecting them to give me a bag either because I bought them out of the bargain bin along with the gen 1 platform! i love them both!
@@draukdootwa7516 bro! it's so simple it will literally take you 5 minutes!! seriously! I was messing with the other tieing method where you make a loop and drop it down and around the standoff and that's almost as easy! just gotta make sure that your not twisting your loop the wrong way!
Can't wait to try them.. Ordered them 3 weeks ago. Thank you for the video. Great job. I think seeing tutorials like this help learning a new system much easier.
Good video! Just purchased WE Steps this year. I found that if I start with the rope going straight around the tree, sort of parallel to the ground, when it's time to bring the standoffs above the rope, (as long as I have enough slack), I can easily raise and cam the step.
Would love to see how you guys set them up on pine trees or trees with brittle bark. I have a lot of issues not being able to get them to stay solid on pine trees which is what I have to hunt in my area.
I have tried every method of lightweight climbing and I personally love the wild edge Steps. I keep all of my steps in a FWD facing Fanny pack if you will. I also only use the knee hook and with my lineman’s rope I can get up all of 18 feet with just using my knee hook and I’m 5’9. I feel like you may only get an extra 6-10 inches higher with the caribiner swader which only is about 3-5 foot higher and more noise and nonsense to carry.. I used to struggle getting the steps to cam because I was inconsistent with the knot and now I can get up and down with ease. I love it. I do wish they made a 6 pack not a 5 pack. One more step would get me to 20-23 feet no problem. AVOID PINE TREES THEY SUCK TO CAM the steps. how often do you have to change your ropes? Mine are starting to show some wear? Thanks - Ken
Great tip, I have used alot of strap on stands in the past with pegs & I am doing away with both & using these Wild Edge units with a Kestrel Flex saddle 4 next year. Is there a lighter colored rope that u recommend 2 use on the Wild Edge steps?
The steppladder rope is custom made for us and works so well because of the flat, braided design. There isn't another rope out there that will do the job quite like it! Unfortunately, we don't offer additional colors, but that is a great idea! Maybe in the future!
@@wildedgeinc.4021 I really like Amsteel but I'm not going 2 buy something that doesn't look natural. Organic is a corporate buzz word but natural is natural. I do like the flat rope design. That is more important since it is of function which in the scheme of things is more crucial. Samson Predator climbing line is very large & strong but not functional as an example, but I'm glad 2 use it directly connected 2 my tether.
We might suggest cutting a 6' piece of cheap rope and carrying it out to the woods with you and see if you think you'd ever hunt trees that would necessitate the 8' length... you'll more than likely find that 6' would be plenty sufficient, as a lot of people don't realize how big a tree that actually is. If you're a saddle hunter, it can be problematic setting up in and maneuvering around for different shots in trees with huge trunks, so be aware of that.
@@wildedgeinc.4021 I hunt a huge white pine on public land. 30 feet up i put a 4 foot heavy duty strap around it that has high grade & smooth aluminum rings sewn 2 it. The 1st branch larger than my thumb was the branch I used 2 do my girth hitch with the 4 foot strap. I put paracord through the loops down 2 about 7 foot off the ground. Paracord will pull my climbing rope up. Anymore than 6 foot isn't practical anymore when it comes 2 packing away gear. I'm going 2 use my Stepladder system as something 2 put my feet on cuz I don't want 2 pack a small saddle platform in. Plus I can put a stepp on like 4 " higher or lower depending on the lean in the 🌳!
If u put on 2 then u can cover a much larger range on both sides of the 🌳. I wouldn't want to limit myself since saddle hunting is all about silent movement & maximum flexibility.
@@josephtreadlightly5686 Yes, you're spot on. It's common to stand two feet on one step while climbing. If running the Steppladder for a saddle platform you will want at least two steps on the same plane.
Just got my set this afternoon and immediately started practicing in the woods behind my house. I was having trouble getting them to cam solidly. This video is exactly what I needed to see what I was doing wrong. I’m pretty sure these are gonna be my go to climbing method from here on forward.
These are exactly my mistakes today when I first tried them. I was unsure if I even wanted them. This changed my mind. This video needs to be recommended to all new purchasers.
Thanks for the insight, Bob. Really glad you found it helpful!
is that danny mcbride?!?! i love it!
This video was so invaluable. Incredibly helpful. Thanks 👍
Thanks for the video. I was practicing with my WEI Steppladder tonight for the first time and I certainly did both 1 and 2 :p
Thank so much!! Great video.
Mine are due to arrive on Monday. I’m pumped!
Best video on these!!!!
I watched so many of these vids, and got mine today in the mail, Put it to the tree in my back yard and was like, WOW, like I've been doing it for ever!!! thanks for a great product! Thanks for the vids.
I ordered mine last week still haven’t got the steps.. I tracked it through ups but it says my order can’t be found, did you have any problems like that?
@@draukdootwa7516 NO! not at all, in fact, I received my order in 3 days! and I wasnt expecting them to give me a bag either because I bought them out of the bargain bin along with the gen 1 platform! i love them both!
Indian Bolio ok I sent them an email.. I ordered mine Wednesday so hopefully it comes in tomorrow I really wna start getting use to them..
@@draukdootwa7516 bro! it's so simple it will literally take you 5 minutes!! seriously! I was messing with the other tieing method where you make a loop and drop it down and around the standoff and that's almost as easy! just gotta make sure that your not twisting your loop the wrong way!
Can't wait to try them..
Ordered them 3 weeks ago.
Thank you for the video. Great job.
I think seeing tutorials like this help learning a new system much easier.
Good video! Just purchased WE Steps this year. I found that if I start with the rope going straight around the tree, sort of parallel to the ground, when it's time to bring the standoffs above the rope, (as long as I have enough slack), I can easily raise and cam the step.
Great. video, thanks for the advice
Great, thanks!!
Would love to see how you guys set them up on pine trees or trees with brittle bark. I have a lot of issues not being able to get them to stay solid on pine trees which is what I have to hunt in my area.
Just on a side note, love your videos, just keep in mind that you can always be a double for Kenny Powers!!!!!
I have tried every method of lightweight climbing and I personally love the wild edge Steps. I keep all of my steps in a FWD facing Fanny pack if you will. I also only use the knee hook and with my lineman’s rope I can get up all of 18 feet with just using my knee hook and I’m 5’9. I feel like you may only get an extra 6-10 inches higher with the caribiner swader which only is about 3-5 foot higher and more noise and nonsense to carry.. I used to struggle getting the steps to cam because I was inconsistent with the knot and now I can get up and down with ease. I love it. I do wish they made a 6 pack not a 5 pack. One more step would get me to 20-23 feet no problem. AVOID PINE TREES THEY SUCK TO CAM the steps. how often do you have to change your ropes? Mine are starting to show some wear? Thanks - Ken
I use this as a permanent set up for a hang on stand.
Just curious can you tell me or point me to a video on how you tie the rope to the step when attaching to tree? Thank you.
Can you use am steel on these? I'm not crazy about the cheap nylon rope they come with
Great tip, I have used alot of strap on stands in the past with pegs & I am doing away with both & using these Wild Edge units with a Kestrel Flex saddle 4 next year. Is there a lighter colored rope that u recommend 2 use on the Wild Edge steps?
The steppladder rope is custom made for us and works so well because of the flat, braided design. There isn't another rope out there that will do the job quite like it! Unfortunately, we don't offer additional colors, but that is a great idea! Maybe in the future!
@@wildedgeinc.4021 I really like Amsteel but I'm not going 2 buy something that doesn't look natural. Organic is a corporate buzz word but natural is natural. I do like the flat rope design. That is more important since it is of function which in the scheme of things is more crucial. Samson Predator climbing line is very large & strong but not functional as an example, but I'm glad 2 use it directly connected 2 my tether.
Choosing the 6ft or 8ft ropes any advice?
We might suggest cutting a 6' piece of cheap rope and carrying it out to the woods with you and see if you think you'd ever hunt trees that would necessitate the 8' length... you'll more than likely find that 6' would be plenty sufficient, as a lot of people don't realize how big a tree that actually is. If you're a saddle hunter, it can be problematic setting up in and maneuvering around for different shots in trees with huge trunks, so be aware of that.
@@wildedgeinc.4021, Awesome thanks so much for the advice!
@@wildedgeinc.4021 I hunt a huge white pine on public land. 30 feet up i put a 4 foot heavy duty strap around it that has high grade & smooth aluminum rings sewn 2 it. The 1st branch larger than my thumb was the branch I used 2 do my girth hitch with the 4 foot strap. I put paracord through the loops down 2 about 7 foot off the ground. Paracord will pull my climbing rope up. Anymore than 6 foot isn't practical anymore when it comes 2 packing away gear. I'm going 2 use my Stepladder system as something 2 put my feet on cuz I don't want 2 pack a small saddle platform in. Plus I can put a stepp on like 4 " higher or lower depending on the lean in the 🌳!
do 2 feet fit on this step?
Hi Dominik. Yes, you can get two feet on one step if you touch your heels together and point your toes outward.
If u put on 2 then u can cover a much larger range on both sides of the 🌳. I wouldn't want to limit myself since saddle hunting is all about silent movement & maximum flexibility.
@@josephtreadlightly5686 Yes, you're spot on. It's common to stand two feet on one step while climbing. If running the Steppladder for a saddle platform you will want at least two steps on the same plane.
A lineman’s belt, 16pack of steps every 3ft and I can get up any tree in the woods...