The new Origin Steps with the Amsteel attachments are game changers! I have been climbing trees for years and I have used just about every climbing method…….screw in steps, Summit Buck steps, Lone Wolf sticks, Muddy Pro sticks, Out-on-a-Limb Double step sticks, Lone Wolf Custom Gear Double Step sticks and the previous version of the Bullman Step along with multiple aiders……to name a few.
The new Origin Bullman steps are far more stable than the previous version and seat very well to the tree.
Gone is the time you take at the base of the tree to remove your back pack, remove your sticks from your backpack, hang them on your saddle or rock harness and clank them up the tree. Also gone is the time you take packing up your sticks at the base of your tree before you head back to your truck. There is also a significant equipment weight reduction by eliminating 4 sticks, 4 cam buckle straps and your aider method.
I use two Latitude Method dump pouches and two of the Bullman pouches (hooked to my saddle or rock harness) to carry my tether, linemen’s rope, gear tree strap, and 12 Bullman steps (I typically only need 10 steps and my platform to get to 20 feet). I carry a couple extra steps in case I run into a funky tree or if I drop one while climbing.
When I walk up to the tree, I hook my bow to my retractable bow hoist and start climbing. My backpack never comes off until I reach hunting height. I save at least 20 minutes unpacking and packing my sticks.
Time to sell all of your climbing sticks and aiders!
Well done Bullman Outdoors!
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