removable tree steps

rutman · Post by **rutman** » Thu Nov 22, 2007 3:48 pm

Does anyone know what company made the tree steps a few years back that hung on a 12mm headed lag bolt and were removable as you descend from your stand. I would really like to get hold of some more bolts.

hikerman · Post by **hikerman** » Thu Nov 22, 2007 4:01 pm

Good question!
Those are the ones they used in the Excalibur video.
Tried to find some with no luck.
I use the folding deluxe ones.
The fold down twice easy to carry.

chris4570 · Post by **chris4570** » Thu Nov 22, 2007 4:36 pm

Can't remember the name, but I believe they stopped making them. There was a thread on here a while bcak about these steps.

Normous · Post by **Normous** » Thu Nov 22, 2007 5:15 pm

Excalibur used to first make those in the 90's. Call Peter to see if they have, or know where replacement bolts can be found. Maybe time consuming a bit, but a similar bolt from Home Depot or the hardware store can be ground down to a six sided 12 mm on a bench grinder. Thats what I did many years back to make extra's. I still have those steps and bolts.

ger34 · Post by **ger34** » Thu Nov 22, 2007 5:17 pm

I think I have about 10 or 12 complete steps that are not being used anymore..i converted to the strap on ladders....let me look around...if I find them...are you interested?

rutman · Post by **rutman** » Thu Nov 22, 2007 6:02 pm

Yes? and thanks for all the input thus far guys.

NewGuy · Post by **NewGuy** » Thu Nov 22, 2007 6:04 pm

I think this is what you are looking for! About 1/3 down the page.

http://www.ezyclimb.com/treesteps.shtml

Woody Williams · Post by **Woody Williams** » Thu Nov 22, 2007 6:07 pm

They were called Sky Hooks.

I think Bill had them and then sold out to API. API quit making them. They go for a premium on eBay.

I've got a couple dozen and they are great.

rutman · Post by **rutman** » Thu Nov 22, 2007 6:14 pm

NewGuy wrote:I think this is what you are looking for! About 1/3 down the page.

http://www.ezyclimb.com/treesteps.shtml

That is the same idea!, did you see the price of the bolts.

Thanks for the link
I may have to get into my wallet if this other quest doesn't work out.

OneShot · Post by **OneShot** » Thu Nov 22, 2007 6:16 pm

I have a pail full just siting there; maybe even waisting away.

We switched to ladder stands; so they are waiting for adoption!

oneshot..........

rutman · Post by **rutman** » Thu Nov 22, 2007 6:18 pm

Woody Williams wrote:They were called Sky Hooks.

I think Bill had them and then sold out to API. API quit making them. They go for a premium on eBay.

I've got a couple dozen and they are great.

Your right
And yes they are great as a deterent from stand thieves and others using your stand when your not. I love them, especially on the properties I hunt.
Thanks for the reminder on the name it will make my quest for bolts easier I'm sure.

NewGuy · Post by **NewGuy** » Thu Nov 22, 2007 7:14 pm

OneShot wrote:I have a pail full just siting there; maybe even waisting away.

We switched to ladder stands; so they are waiting for adoption!

oneshot..........

I will adopt them!!

Woody Williams · Post by **Woody Williams** » Thu Nov 22, 2007 7:41 pm

OneShot wrote:I have a pail full just siting there; maybe even waisting away.

We switched to ladder stands; so they are waiting for adoption!

oneshot..........

How many and how much?

PM me...

rutman · Post by **rutman** » Thu Nov 22, 2007 8:28 pm

Me too please!
Really, I'm just after more bolts.

rutman · Post by **rutman** » Thu Nov 22, 2007 8:32 pm

If anyone on this forum wants to part with some bolts or steps and bolts feel free to contact me. I have two more stand locations that are haunting my dreams and my other ones are too good to mess with.