Guido's Web For 2012 Trad Bow Season

[Don Batten]

Great thread Dave. I'll be checking the classifieds after hunting season. lot of deals on there some times. If not , I'll probably get one Guido. Just got to figure out how to get some of them cool platforms like joey's got. DB

[waiting4fall]

Originally posted by batman:
Great thread Dave. I'll be checking the classifieds after hunting season. lot of deals on there some times. If not , I'll probably get one Guido. Just got to figure out how to get some of them cool platforms like joey's got. DB

Here ya go!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5ita-L2l4P4

I'm getting my GW next month, I'm excited!!!

[Stiks-n-Strings]

I know there will some climbers and lock on's for sale for sure.    :D

[Greg Clark]

Originally posted by Mark Baker:
The only drawback "facing the tree" is the footrests, and sore knees.  You can overcome the sore knees easily with pads.  I've yet to see a good, lightweight option for footrests.  Treesteps are too spindly, and your body weight eventually tires you out, so something with a wider platform would be best, I think.  

Check out Climb Paws.  This is the best thing I have found for use as a platform (short of a true platform like the Lone Wolf or small stand JoeBuck had made up for him) for sling type stands.  Rig up 4 or 5 on a ratchet strap and you are in business.

[Greg Clark]

Made up a bridge out of some climbing rope I had lying around today.  Took the Web out to the yard and gave it a try from ground level.  I made the bridge about 24 inches long since that is what was mentioned on another site that is currently talking about using Tree Saddle hookup with GW.  Worked really well from the ground and seemed to take care of some of the mobility issues I have noticed with the GW setup.  Going to give it a real test after Christmas back in NC.

I will try to check back in with how the real world test goes up in the trees.

[rg176bnc]

Sat in my buddies yesterday.  That sucker is very comfy.  I like my saddle but Im gonna play w/ the Guido some this off season.

[waiting4fall]

I wanted to share an idea I had (probably been done before), that I have decided to implement into my new Guido's Web trad bow 2012 setup. As I've said before, I'm VERY serious about drastically streamlining the amount of "stuff" I take to the woods. This fly fishing vest will be replacing the back pack I used to carry.

Specifically, the reason I chose this is because mostly everything is accessible from the front. I'm VERY luck to have found THIS vest, for next to nothing! Since the GW back support goes up the back, I theorized that this would not only be very convient, but comfortable as well. I can fit EVERYTHING I need to take with me bowhunting with trad equipment, in the GW, the vest, or in the cargo pockets of my hunting pants. My tripod I will store at the base of my tree, covered with leaves as I've always done.

I seriously considered using my turkey vest, but like the fly fishing vest pocket (17 total) orientation better. So I don't know if this will help anyone, but I wanted to share the idea. I will be purchasing the GW, & all new HD camera gear next month, so stay tuned...  
Merry Christmas, & Happy New Year.              

     

     

[waiting4fall]

Here it is.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I7IAgwDkTc0

[joebuck]

Hey Dave!  Good stuff right there. look forward to your next video on Guidos. thanks for advice on the climbing strap.  I'll give it a whirl with my Guido.  Keep up the great Info work.

[Steve O]

Yep, that is slick.  I am going to have to get one of those Guido's and climbing straps.  It would be good for the traveling hunter; lot easier to check that bag on the airplane than the Lone Wolf and sticks!

[Bruce Martin]

Very cool! Now I am wondering if a near geezer can climb and shoot out of one of those things. I am impressed with the safety aspect and Dave's efficient rigging. The more I go the less I like going up a tree with treesteps, climbing sticks, etc. Wondering how quiet one of those can be in a big loblolly pine...

[GregD]

It seems like there is a lot more movement required to get into position to shoot, am I mistaken about that? Are there any problems maintaining a consistent shooting form?

[waiting4fall]

Originally posted by GregD:
It seems like there is a lot more movement required to get into position to shoot, am I mistaken about that? Are there any problems maintaining a consistent shooting form?

To tell ya the truth, it's so new to me I'm not sure. I had only shot 6 arrows out of it, before I filmed the shooting section of the vid.

I expect that with more practice, it will only get better. It felt great to shoot out of it, just very different from anything I am previously used to.

The next day off I have I plan on getting 20 ft up, with a dozen arrows and shooting quite a bit. I couldn't be happier with it, I just need to learn how to use it.

[Overspined]

I sold my step ladder steps, and much prefer lone wolf climbing sticks. I use webbing to carry them on my side, 4 straps...done. I actually got the mini for the last stick, so 5 straps, lighter, less fuss, and a couple screw ins and you are set. I was good at the step ladder, and before lone wolf sticks, that's all I used. The guido's web is very comfy, I took Joe's advice on some of the set-up and much better.

Downside is that when deer are close, you can't move to position for a shot. I wear wool and still you can hear the fabric scrape, and at close range, so can the deer. I need to position for a guaranteed shot to the left (rh shooter) or I would be lucky to pull it off.  I still tend to use my lone wolf stands over the web, but should probably use it more to figure out nuances of shooting different directions.

[toddster]

Okay been looking and researching this product for the last week.  Thanks to all for the indepth knowledge on here helped alot.  My question is this how much colder do you get using this and it would appear rain would flow down straps?  Rain thinking of a gasket flange to stop it or stop.

[joebuck]

toddster, it s actually warmer than a lock on for two reasons

1. The tree in front blocks wind. For example on a north wind , I set up on the south side of tree to anticipate game moving up wind of me.  I position my stand so my shot is on left side , north to west.. Many a morning I have positioned myself out of wind.  If wind changes , I move around the tree,  a traditional loc on on that and most situations blows in your face.

2. The back rest and padded seat are really warm and block wind. Down fall in the south, in early oct it is too warm and have to dress accordingly.

Rain, maybe a down pour water could run down the trunk then onto a strap but that kind of rain I climb down. Really no difference in wetness vs a lock on

Good luck and hunting

[toddster]

Makes sense thanks joebuck, for your experiance and knowledge.

[Greg Clark]

I have made up a bridge for my GW for this season which makes the set up a little more versatile and maneuverable.  Going to give it a thorough run down this season and should know by the end of the season whether this is going to be my "go to" stand system or whether it will fine a new home.

[rmw]

Just ordered a GW for next yr so I guess I need to read this