Great idea. One suggestion is to use an adjustable suspension trauma strap from a full body harness, (that’s not permanently attached) to find the length that works best for you.
I’ve been wanting to make a video on my DIY aider system too. I get 8’ with each stick. Two sticks for 16’ and a foot or two to my platform. I rarely hunt trees that let me get higher than that.
Is your bottom step on the stick a double? I'm seeing with my 2 step sticks (mod LW) that a one-step CAYG aider doesn't work without a dbl or 3 steps.. or am I missing something?
Great idea!!! I only see one draw back to this design, and that's the foot hold squeezing the hell out of your foot once you put all your weight on it. Probably not a big deal if you wear hiking boots when you use this. But..... I cross lots of water, so I wear lightweight rubber boots a lot, and I imagine that would put a good squeeze on your foot with rubber boots on. Other than that concern, I like the idea.
I wear light weight rubber boots at times too, and there is a bit more squeeze but it is not unbearable. If you made it from a thinner material though that could be a very big problem
You might be able to make this system even easier to use with a load bearing carabineer that could clip to a loop on the aider so you just have to clip and unclip if trying to loop it over the stick is too hard
Great idea. One suggestion is to use an adjustable suspension trauma strap from a full body harness, (that’s not permanently attached) to find the length that works best for you.
Not a bad system , I currently run a 3 step movable aider and like it but love to see everyone’s ideas. Thanks for sharing.
So simple and elegant. Kudos.
I’ve been wanting to make a video on my DIY aider system too. I get 8’ with each stick. Two sticks for 16’ and a foot or two to my platform. I rarely hunt trees that let me get higher than that.
You should make a vid I would like to see that
melvin sacromentoe I made a video showing it a couple weeks ago. It’s on my channel.
Love the DIY aider.👊👊
Love the simplicity of the system. What knots did you use on the tubing? Thanks much!
I am terrible with knot names, I know about 5 that I make work for everything lol. I have always called it an overhand knot.
This is a great, Thanks. That looks like and sound like your off of drivers rd in Patapsco state park, go their a lot.
This is awesome. Do you worry about the possibility of twisting your ankle if you slip?
Thats awesome! Thanks for sharing!
Best idea I've seen yet
Is your bottom step on the stick a double? I'm seeing with my 2 step sticks (mod LW) that a one-step CAYG aider doesn't work without a dbl or 3 steps.. or am I missing something?
Very handy tip. Thank you.
Great video.
Apprciate that
That's a great idea
Note to readers. You need sticks with full steps (both feet at the same level).
Very good point
Good stuff man. Thanks for sharing
Great idea!!! I only see one draw back to this design, and that's the foot hold squeezing the hell out of your foot once you put all your weight on it. Probably not a big deal if you wear hiking boots when you use this. But..... I cross lots of water, so I wear lightweight rubber boots a lot, and I imagine that would put a good squeeze on your foot with rubber boots on.
Other than that concern, I like the idea.
I wear light weight rubber boots at times too, and there is a bit more squeeze but it is not unbearable. If you made it from a thinner material though that could be a very big problem
Great idea!
What's the approximate overall length of your strap?
Its about 36 inches. When wrapped around my foot I want it to stretch out to just bellow my hips
You can mak it long, tie knots will you get the height right, and make your final one at that length
Nice!
You might be able to make this system even easier to use with a load bearing carabineer that could clip to a loop on the aider so you just have to clip and unclip if trying to loop it over the stick is too hard
My concern with that is the opportunity for noise from the metal. You would have to sound proof it well.
What knots are you using to make that aider?
I personally used simple overhand knots and have never had an issue. However, there are a lot of great knots that are much stronger.