Guido's Web For 2012 Trad Bow Season

waiting4fall · December 03, 2011, 10:06:00 AM

I have hemmed & hawed about making this switch for a few years now. Well, it's go time! Joebuck has been most helpful & a wealth of info, regarding bowhunting with trad gear using the Guido's Web.

I am presently doing EXTENSIVE research, using the Web & a ***SAFE*** all rope ascent/descent climbing system. Think about this, for a moment. No more tree steps, no more climbing sticks, no more hang on or climbing stands, The ENTIRE setup will be wearable! Being a public land, trad bowhunter this is VERY appealing to me.

If anyone else has been considering trying/switching to a sling style, keep an eye on this thread. After I get everything perfected, I will be sharing a very indepth, detailed video about this setup. It will cover all components, setup, ascent, descent, & most importantly shooting trad equipment from the Guido's Web. This style of huntng from a tree is truly becoming a HUGE trend.

For those of you who may not be familiar with this method of hunting from a tree with trad equipment, click the link below. This is gonna be a good one folks, stay tuned!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=snDUfeyVO6w

bicster · December 03, 2011, 12:50:00 PM

I have hunted from a treesaddle for three years now. I feel safer with it than a tree stand.

DEATHMASTER · December 03, 2011, 12:55:00 PM

Will watch this

Steve O · December 03, 2011, 03:47:00 PM

I am definitely keeping an eye on this one.

bawana bowman · December 03, 2011, 04:16:00 PM

Never used the Guido's Web, But have used a Tree Suit for the past 3 years off and on. Used it on St. Vincent Island hunting Sambar. Used Rope on steps to get up the tree and to stand on in the suit. Wore the suit from camp to stand, only had to carry 5 steps in fanny pack. Basically was like a walk in the woods just carrying my bow. Didn't miss packing a stand at all.

I think you'll like it once you get use to it. I have always been a little leery about the piece the web uses to keep you away from the tree. The tree suit doesn't need one and is really easy to shoot from, plus it is simple to move around the tree to shoot in any direction.

However, I don't think the tree suit is available on the market at present. Hope it will be again soon, I'd like to get another one.

DeCurry · December 03, 2011, 05:32:00 PM

I'd be interested in learning more about exactly how this setup works as well.

One thing that confuses me when researching the Tree Stand or this sytem is, How do you setup the safety harness? To my eye, I see no one in these pics wearing the safety harness (yet they always mention it) -- I only see them connected to a tree via the main stand attachment. I see them use a lineman's belt when climbing, but I see no use of an arrested fall system. Maybe I'm just missing it.

Also, not to hijack this away from Guido's Web, but does anyone know the current state of TrophyLine, the makers of the Tree Saddle? Basically all their inventory is out of stock, the used prices on forums are high and I've seen in some recent for sale ads sellers making unclear comments about how they may be out of business or getting sold. Just curious.

waiting4fall · December 03, 2011, 05:56:00 PM

QuoteOriginally posted by DeCurry:
I'd be interested in learning more about exactly how this setup works as well.

One thing that confuses me when researching the Tree Stand or this sytem is, How do you setup the safety harness? To my eye, I see no one in these pics wearing the safety harness (yet they always mention it) -- I only see them connected to a tree via the main stand attachment. I see them use a lineman's belt when climbing, but I see no use of an arrested fall system. Maybe I'm just missing it.

The info below, may help to answer your question further. However, you are correct there is no additional safety harness, because the stand is the safety harness. There is a linemans belt feature that I suppose you could utilize in addition to the main tether. I don't know if that would interfere with shooting or not.

From the #'s they provide, regarding the strength of the webbing, I would think just the main tether is more than adequate. I will insert here that would make it VERY important to check all equipment & knots EVERY TIME before & after each use. Check out these #'s, what do you think?
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Guido's Outdoors, Inc.
125 Palasini Road
Leland, MS 38756
662-686-2130

Dear Hunter

When I go to hunting shows, I ask hunters the following questions:

Are you comfortable in your stand?
Are you pleased with your safety system?
Are you happy with the weight of a metal stand?
Are you concerned with the noise that metal stands make?
If your answer is no to at least two out of the above four, you need to check the style of hunting our stand provides.

For years hunters have been looking for a comfortable stand that doesn't punish you when hunting long hours in a tree. You need a safety harness but it's an item you have to keep up with. You have to hook it up AFTER you get in the stand. Most falls happen while climbing, descending or stepping into to stand. With Guido's web, you are safe during all these maneuvers.

Our stand is made in five custom sizes to give you, the hunter, a proper fit and allow you to hunt all day in comfort. If you fall, our harness forces you into a sitting position and will not let you fall head first into a tree. The weight of our medium and large stand is 8 lbs and the extra large weighs 9 ½ lbs. As for noise, the stand is quiet while you are walking to the stand site as well as when you are using it in the tree. Plus, it gives you the ability to shoot 360 degrees around the tree.

Our stand has passed Industrial strength standards. The harness is made from 6,000 lb webbing, has 2 belts under the seat and back (12,000 lbs). The tether belt (tree belt) is made from 3800 lb per sq. inch, in 1st quality webbing (7600 lbs minimum). We use 4000 lb certified mountain climbing carabiners. The stand is sewed with 92 nylon thread and will last for many years of safe hunting. It is made right here in Mississippi, in the USA.

So if you're looking for something light, safe and comfortable, you need to give this stand a second look. It was developed over years of hunting by hunters!

Sincerely

Guido

Tradesmen4 · December 03, 2011, 06:24:00 PM

I'v been hunting out of Guido's web from the begining of september. I use rapid rails astrap with 4 tree steps placed around the tree. I have a line from above my head with a pursur not to attach to the web with two caribeners for being attached from the ground up.You will also need a bow hanger. Great setup you can sleep and hunt.

DannyBows · December 03, 2011, 06:28:00 PM

Here's a link to Boswell's series of Youtube videos showing how he uses a Tree Saddle. Great info on these that can easily be adapted to the Guido's Web.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cKMlGyY1pLs

Mike VanBuren · December 03, 2011, 06:35:00 PM

Well that's not good! The guy in the video fell from the tree getting down.

Don Batten · December 03, 2011, 06:56:00 PM

Dave, good luck with the web. You went to the right source for info. Joey should be on there prostaff. Been thinking about getting one myself. Don

waiting4fall · December 03, 2011, 07:56:00 PM

QuoteOriginally posted by batman:
Dave, good luck with the web. You went to the right source for info. Joey should be on there prostaff. Been thinking about getting one myself. Don

Nice to hear from ya batman. Joebuck sure had mighty fine things to say about you. I asked if he'd met ya yet!

By the way, the link below has TONS of sling style hunting information. I believe THIS LINK will answer A LOT of questions.
http://www.youtube.com/user/BoudreauxBoswell

Red Dwarf · December 04, 2011, 01:26:00 AM

How do you guys that use this type of system get on with adding or removing layers of clothing while on stand?

Red Dwarf

Tradesmen4 · December 04, 2011, 03:50:00 AM

stand up lean out against seat. than take off shoulder strap put on or take off. practice alittle acouple feet off the ground. I really can't think of away you can fall out of Guido's web.If you can put up your steps and safty rope before the hunt it's a quick quiet climb.

waiting4fall · December 04, 2011, 11:36:00 AM

QuoteOriginally posted by Red Dwarf:
How do you guys that use this type of system get on with adding or removing layers of clothing while on stand?

Red Dwarf

This technique would apply to GW as well, I would think. Click the link below.
http://www.youtube.com/user/BoudreauxBoswell#p/u/15/DqXHxUDtNU4

joebuck · December 04, 2011, 03:24:00 PM

I have a weakness for any Guido Thread! I have received calls often from threads I have posted since 2007. I always love talking to people interested in this style of hunting. here's the reason I wear a Guidos

1. Safety. I come home after every hunt. I got 2 small boys that try their best to tackle me every time I enter the door. it's the best feeling in the world.. My wife is not bad looking either to come home to .

2. facing the tree...I just see more deer than them seeing me.
This style of hunting let's me go undetected time after time with deer under me 30 yards and in.

3. it's comfortable...i can sleep, stand, sit ,lean ..what ever. The solid seat and back rest are the ticket for hours of sitting to a sometime sore l5 and l6 vertebra.

4. where it come from.....I know the owner. he's a bowhunter and has been for his lifetime. he makes every stand with his hands. every stitch, buckle , strap etc...He is thinking about quality of safety every step of his process.....this ain't mass production but in a shop beside his home..this is his life.

5. It's a learning curve.....you remember the first several dozen times you had to explain to your compound friends why you are sticking with your Traditional bow..."thank you very much"....? When you finally " trust yourself hanging in the web, well its fun. It's a 360 degree view of the woods. It becomes so natural to me now that I can't sit in a fixed stand.. If I have too then I will take my Guido and use the
fixed as my platform...this would be the case if I hunting a place with a fixed already up and "that" is the tree.

6. Compact/quiet/ weight.....just had to put all these three together. I probably have about 12 #s in my stand and screw in steps. Some use climbing sticks, rails or section sticks. I have used all of them but for several different reasons.......I like a threaded screw sunk in a hardwood ,I only use E Z Screws by Cranford..the deluxe model....and a Batman platform for trees I hunt repeatly.

7. sleep.....I know that sounds funny to mention that in same topic as sitting in a tree stand..but I will take a nap sometimes....there is no way you can fall.

8. versatile ....Guido has it all figured out..Basically if you took a Trophyline and tree suit and Ambush and threw it all together with a lot Guido .....well then you have the Guido
Web.. ...I know this personally because i own all of these...However Guido dates all of them with probably exception of Green Tree saddle."...For Trophyline users you can use same Tree Knot and setup for GW and basically have same setup of the " slide" as you did with the Trophyline but be in the Guido.. A lot of examples on Archwry Talk forum on that.

I am passionate as one can tell about my Guido web. it takes
a learning curve at first. practicing 1 foot off the ground is the way to go. But it becomes 2nd nature in no time or at least it did for me....I have given away all other tree stands...my Guido system is very simple and I can hunt out any tree out there with just one stand......In closing Being able to call the man that made my stand I use means something to me. butch has always been very helpful and gracious with his time to answer my questions or open his shop for me to stop by.

my wife says I own a lot hunting stuff.. well I should because ..well I hunt a lot and not just deer but turkeys and ducks with a passion....but my Guidos web is the finest quality hunting trinket I own....it is built.. No detail left out...if I can be of help..please feel free to contact me but be prepared it may cost you ...........you 'll buy one.....

GreenJeans · December 04, 2011, 04:43:00 PM

If mine got stole out of the truck tonight, I would order another one just as soon as I got back to a computer.

Tradesmen4 · December 04, 2011, 06:25:00 PM

spot on best rig out there! Greg

waiting4fall · December 04, 2011, 07:17:00 PM

Anyone who likes to film the hunt, this same principle would apply to the GW. Just thought this was an interesting vid.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0-qgB2hu2RM

Now what I'm about to drop on you, will definitely be different! Remember I told you I was researching ***SAFELY*** ascending/descending the tree WITHOUT treesteps, or climbing sticks/ Well I've found it. I've been talking with the guy who made the video, & I understand how it works. I will definitely be including this in my GW video. no more treesteps/climbing sticks for me! Btw, unless both straps fail, or the tree falls down, you can't fall using this method.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9NDVoQEvQMY

Here's the link for the strap. Rated at 5,000 lbs, that will work. The 240cm, & the 120cm are good to have.
http://www.camp-usa.com/products/webbing/12mm-express-dyneema-runners.asp

Bruce Martin · December 04, 2011, 08:42:00 PM

It is hard to see exactly what the guy is doing to climb with the strap(s). Is he using 2 straps and alternating or one strap and using the GW harness to hold himself static while re-setting the strap higher? I guess with this system you could still climb a multiple branched tree with no problems.