what a TOAD.  Way to go Scotty.  Thanks for the tip.  So the ART is the metal pulley looking thing?  You made your own bridge?

Yes it is a spring loaded cam of sorts. You pull up on rope coming out the bottom to go up and down on the finger tab to go down .  Slick and easy, hanging in it as I type.  I made my bridge just like yours. Works great, only thing I liked better about the tree saddle was I could add and remove clothing.  I didn't wear the shoulder straps. Might still be able to do it in the web, just need to try it on the ground first.

Heres the best way Ive found to keep the feet comfy.

For my platform I use 4-5 tree steps or bolts from the Treehopper system.

Go to Wally World and get the cheapest bicycle pedels there less then $10 for 2. Take bolt cutters and cut the bolt out.  

Those pedels fit perfectly on the bolts or the small dia tree steps.  If your steps have a step upward curl on the end you cant get them on.  I think its the Ameristep brand of step that works best.  You do want the step to curl some though or the pedel will slide off.

Ive kept that tip to myself awhile now but thought it was time to share.

Now that is innovative!   great tip.RG!  may have to try that

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I've been playing around with other platform options also, trying to get everything down to a smaller, more compact size.  

I have an issue with "trimming" weight with my Treesaddle.           I even made a climbing rig for it and used it for a season.  It worked, weighted next to nothing, but man was it a pain to use.  

Always looking for a better mousetrap!

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Wihill,

What are you doing to trim weight?

Can you describe the climbing rig you were using that was lightweight?  

Thanks,

James

Cool thread.. gotta re- read it!

Since seeing Don's video of the Lone Wolf hand climber approach, I haven't been able to shake my interest in the Guido.  I think I'm going have to try it next season.

Hey guys after reading this I got to thinking I have some strap tree steps that I mounted on one strap for a platform when I had a treesuit. If any one is interested in it shoot me a PM we work out something  I dont use it anymore.

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Hey guys after reading this I got to thinking I have some strap tree steps that I mounted on one strap for a platform when I had a treesuit. If any one is interested in it shoot me a PM we work out something  I dont use it anymore.
 

PM Sent.  Thanks!