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Author Topic: Stepp Ladders???  (Read 814 times)

Offline awbowman

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Stepp Ladders???
« on: February 14, 2012, 03:58:00 PM »
Anybody ever use these?

    http://steppups.com/  

Even if you haven't, I would be interested in your thoughts on safety and your thoughts of these instead of climbing sticks for loc-on setup after you watch the videos.  Seems to me WITH A LITTLE PRACTICE they would be great.  Probably a tad lighter than lone wolf sticks
62" Super D, 47#s @ 25-1/2"
58" TS Mag, 53#s @ 26"
56" Bighorn, 46#s @ 26.5"

Offline PV

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Re: Stepp Ladders???
« Reply #1 on: February 14, 2012, 04:09:00 PM »
I picked up a set a while back. Work well with a little practice. Rock solid and a nice wide platorm compared to steps. They do chew up the bark some. If you decide to go with them I don't use mine anymore so....

Offline awbowman

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Re: Stepp Ladders???
« Reply #2 on: February 14, 2012, 04:18:00 PM »
PM send PV.  Why don't you use them anymore?
62" Super D, 47#s @ 25-1/2"
58" TS Mag, 53#s @ 26"
56" Bighorn, 46#s @ 26.5"

Offline MCNSC

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Re: Stepp Ladders???
« Reply #3 on: February 14, 2012, 04:40:00 PM »
I had some, still have a few. I used them all the time for a couple of years. Bought the Lone Wolf sticks and quit using the Stepps. They are not bad to use and with practice are pretty quick to set up and take down. I sometimes still use one or two with the Sticks  to gain a little extra height if needed.
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Offline Doc Nock

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Re: Stepp Ladders???
« Reply #4 on: February 14, 2012, 04:59:00 PM »
Jim's a super guy..Nam Vet.Lost a leg and needed something he could stand on with ONE good leg to install another step.

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Offline awbowman

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Re: Stepp Ladders???
« Reply #5 on: February 14, 2012, 05:33:00 PM »
Doc, you have a PM.
62" Super D, 47#s @ 25-1/2"
58" TS Mag, 53#s @ 26"
56" Bighorn, 46#s @ 26.5"

Offline awbowman

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Re: Stepp Ladders???
« Reply #6 on: February 14, 2012, 05:40:00 PM »
Anybody have some that they would like to sell?
62" Super D, 47#s @ 25-1/2"
58" TS Mag, 53#s @ 26"
56" Bighorn, 46#s @ 26.5"

Offline Boswell

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Re: Stepp Ladders???
« Reply #7 on: February 14, 2012, 08:41:00 PM »
Last I herd Mr. Stepp still had some inventory he was selling off. Im trying to track down his e-mail for ya. Ive got it somewhere.

Thanks
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Offline awbowman

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Re: Stepp Ladders???
« Reply #8 on: February 14, 2012, 09:58:00 PM »
Thanks Bos
62" Super D, 47#s @ 25-1/2"
58" TS Mag, 53#s @ 26"
56" Bighorn, 46#s @ 26.5"

Offline Tree Rat

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Re: Stepp Ladders???
« Reply #9 on: February 15, 2012, 08:42:00 AM »
Quote
Originally posted by MCNSC:
I had some, still have a few. I used them all the time for a couple of years. Bought the Lone Wolf sticks and quit using the Stepps. They are not bad to use and with practice are pretty quick to set up and take down. I sometimes still use one or two with the Sticks  to gain a little extra height if needed.
Except for the still using a couple now and then that is my story.
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Offline Gen273

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Re: Stepp Ladders???
« Reply #10 on: February 15, 2012, 09:36:00 AM »
That is a neat looking tree step!!
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Offline awbowman

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Re: Stepp Ladders???
« Reply #11 on: February 15, 2012, 10:31:00 AM »
Anybody else have some for sale, I want to collect them! lol
62" Super D, 47#s @ 25-1/2"
58" TS Mag, 53#s @ 26"
56" Bighorn, 46#s @ 26.5"

Offline awbowman

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Re: Stepp Ladders???
« Reply #12 on: February 15, 2012, 04:05:00 PM »
Anybody else?
62" Super D, 47#s @ 25-1/2"
58" TS Mag, 53#s @ 26"
56" Bighorn, 46#s @ 26.5"

Offline heartshoth

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Re: Stepp Ladders???
« Reply #13 on: February 15, 2012, 04:48:00 PM »
Does he not make them anymore??
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Offline awbowman

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Re: Stepp Ladders???
« Reply #14 on: February 15, 2012, 04:52:00 PM »
From what I understand he does not make them anymore
62" Super D, 47#s @ 25-1/2"
58" TS Mag, 53#s @ 26"
56" Bighorn, 46#s @ 26.5"

Offline Interseptor

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Re: Stepp Ladders???
« Reply #15 on: February 15, 2012, 05:46:00 PM »
I emailed Mr Stepp two weeks ago and got an interresting response.  You can still get them but you have to attach the ropes the steps yourself and you have to sign a waiver before he will sell them to you.  At one time, LL Bean had picked them up but its not the case now.
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Offline TimDougan

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Re: Stepp Ladders???
« Reply #16 on: February 15, 2012, 07:36:00 PM »
I just ordered a set look like just the ticket to me. Mr. Stepp has been using them for 20 years. You do have to install the ropes its very easy. Yes you do have to sign a waiver but if you watch the videos there bomb proof. I will let know how they work after i get a chance to test them. TD.

Offline awbowman

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Re: Stepp Ladders???
« Reply #17 on: February 15, 2012, 10:09:00 PM »
I have some coming and will more than likely get more.
62" Super D, 47#s @ 25-1/2"
58" TS Mag, 53#s @ 26"
56" Bighorn, 46#s @ 26.5"

Offline Dave Bulla

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Re: Stepp Ladders???
« Reply #18 on: February 16, 2012, 12:34:00 AM »
I'd also like to have Jim's email.  I lost one from my set.  Left it under a tree after dark I guess.  

I've had a set for years and have found nothing I like better for really gnarly trees.  I've started using the rapid rails because they are quicker but honestly, I think the rails are a bit of a pin to maneuver quietly while hanging off the side of the tree.  The Stepps can be handled and installed completely in front of your face or chest while standing comfortably on two feet at the same level.

The other big plus about them is the color.  there isn't another step, ladder or rail made that blends in better on the tree.

Here's a typical setup photo.  Notice the lack of black web straps.  I HATE THOSE THINGS!

 
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Re: Stepp Ladders???
« Reply #19 on: February 16, 2012, 01:33:00 AM »
I was looking for some of these to go with a Guido web as a top extra step/platform, may I ask what the cost of a set is, and how many stepps per set?
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