Thx for the feedback! I appreciate it. Good luck!

Thx for the feedback!

Also, good luck to you.

Thx and yes sir!

Your welcome! Good luck!

Thx man!! Good luck!

Thx!

Hey, thanks for stopping in and good luck to you!

I weighed the platform by itself under the section of the video called specs.

@@platinumpursuitoutdoors no I meant platform, strap and ring of steps weight... But you answered that in one of the comments.

Ah gotcha sorry for the misunderstanding and thx for pointing that out.

To add, I have the treehopper steps.

Nice man! I agree, the ros was a sweet addition. I also agree with your statement on being a ballerina! Lol

Hey man, thanks for stopping in and good luck to you this year! All great points.

I am using the XWing for run and gun to give it a fair shake and I can give a post season review. However I am keeping my Predator and Predator XL because they are tried and true.

I use the USA amsteel attachment

As long as your feet stay on the wing themselves, it might move, but it will not on cam. I think, making sure you set the platform starting parallel to the ground and then giving it a good toe cam should definitely help.

Let me know if I can help you any other way.

I think you can get it tight enough. I am going to use the USA

I think the JX3 would be a great option. Also a 2 panel that would give you extra support like a method or Method xl.

The platform has a ring of steps guide, which essentially hold your strap in place towards the bottom of the platform. All you have to do is feed the strap in the little guide, and then you can set it.

@@platinumpursuitoutdoors I noticed you’re not running the ratchet strap where did you pick up the other strap that you’re using in the video

I stole that from my Pursuit Platform. 😄

@@woodyks7490 its called an OCB strap, and you can pick one up from eastern woods outdoors

The tree hopper is sweet but it doesn’t allow for pitch adjustments. That’s a great weight too!

@@platinumpursuitoutdoors true...i think platforms with undersupports (like the tree suit) or maybe cables (like hang ons)....if this is developed further and refined with pitch adjustment and the like....might make platforms even lighter....combined with using different materials like polymers or even cord in non-structural areas and tubes/grates instead of solid metal.....might really bring the weight down some of these medium sized platforms weigh as much as a locon windwalker tree stand with seat and the whole 9 yards....my suspicion is that many saddle platform design requires them to be overbuilt so that the unsupported end of the platform doesn't bend or break i guess i should learn to weld/machine/bend metal!

Do it! Lol

I think everyone would agree! Lol

That’s why I like options. I like my WE Battlement! One day I will get my hands on a Battle Axe. Correct me if I am wrong but the battle axe is 3.6lbs without the strap?

@@platinumpursuitoutdoors it is but it doesn't flex like the other platforms! It's solid! Having the other step above is a game changer! I've been saddle hunting for six years now. For whatever reason, everyone fought saying you only need a platform. I like room to maneuver. I don't care if it takes more time to set up if it helps me, make the kill.

I gotcha. I think you’ll find people on both sides of the spectrum. That WE platform plus the attachment method is about 4 pounds plus three Wild Edge Steps is another 3 pounds. So you are talking 7 pounds just for the platform set up. With the Latitude xwing, a Bullman ring of steps with three steps and the attachment method comes in it just above 3 1/2 pounds so half the weight and it has more platform space. So I think the latitude will appeal to the guys who want to have the lightweight advantage but I still think people need to use what works best for them. If you are comfortable with your set up, then you need to use that and focus on killing deer! Thats Whats it’s all about anyway.

@@platinumpursuitoutdoors you can sit and try to remove every ounce , if I worried about it like that , it means I'm over complicating the process of going hunting. One the wildedge step doesn't flex , where as both other platforms mentioned do. Light weight doesn't always mean it's strong. I want sturdy , equipment. That lasts! I'm 15 to 25 feet up. I don't want something that flexes under my feet. Yes I get it that people will want the least amount of weight. The possibility of a kick out is next. You proved it yourself , if you don't know what your doing , and don't use a strap, rou could have an accident. I'm 51 , when I started bow hunting almost 30 years ago we were taught safety is everything. The saddle world has really gone to lengths avoiding safety! Product after product cheaply made,with little thought on safety. I'm putting this right there in that category after you showed what could happen. Why is it products are being brought forward without the over all safety of the consumer being thought out? I see it with way more then just the platform. I could go on and on but unfortunately it will be the downfall of saddle hunting when people get hurt. Weight wise if I'm going mobile three wild edge steps still can't be beat, it's tree pounds. And I can take just my set of steps and add three more and still have mobility , and the steps have stood the test of time. I get it each to their own, yet I'd rather keep it simple rather then complicate the process of climbing a tree , just to kill a deer , let alone worry something was going to go wrong. This is just my opinion of course. Again each to their own.

You did notice the wild edge steps on my telephone pole and the WE Battlement? I have and support all companies. As far as this ex-wing, being strong and sturdy, based on the way that it was machine, I would put this up there with any other platform as far strength. As far as flex, I personally prefer the platform to flex some because it makes it feel softer under your feet. Aluminum or a platform that flexes is not a bad thing. But like both of us have said. That’s why I like options. There’s room in the industry for people who prefer much heavier set up and there’s room for people who prefer a much lighter set up.

Thanks for stopping in!