Barefoot Dave

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@tushers 17 күн бұрын

I appreciate the video, I just ran into Mario and Rick from beast gear and they were showing off the stand and didn’t make any mention of this being a new revision either. It seems the spongey feeling at the end has went away aswell. I’m 6’6” 255 and the little flex that was there was acceptable in my opinion.

@BarefootDave_ 17 күн бұрын

@@tushers that does seem odd. There will be a little flex but that’s the trade off when it comes to weight savings and portability. I agree that it’s not bad at all.

@douglasgillenwater5803 18 күн бұрын

What type of ring steps u have

@BarefootDave_ 18 күн бұрын

@@douglasgillenwater5803 Bullman Outdoors Platform steps. Best on the market

@chrisbelaen628 Ай бұрын

😂 Hey Dave... I got a video I gotta send you!

@BarefootDave_ Ай бұрын

@@chrisbelaen628 oh boyyy 😂😂

@chrisbelaen628 Ай бұрын

Good video Dave!! 👍🦌

@BarefootDave_ Ай бұрын

@@chrisbelaen628 thanks Chris!

@misupercooner 2 ай бұрын

What seat came with the new stand?

@BarefootDave_ 2 ай бұрын

@@misupercooner black foam with the beast gear name and logo on it. Idk what the old seat was like so I can’t compare.

@misupercooner 2 ай бұрын

@@BarefootDave_ ok thanks

@chrisbelaen628 2 ай бұрын

Are you anywhere near Howell/Fenton Dave??

@BarefootDave_ 2 ай бұрын

@@chrisbelaen628 yessir! Very close. Hit me up on IG so we can chat

@BarefootDave_ 2 ай бұрын

@@chrisbelaen628 @barefootdave_

@arthurcarstens 4 ай бұрын

Good video Dave, have the Beast Sticks myself, they work great!!! Nothing bites like em!! Keep up the good work!!

@BarefootDave_ 4 ай бұрын

I appreciate that, thank you! I’m excited to try them out this season!!

@arthurcarstens 4 ай бұрын

@@BarefootDave_ you won’t be disappointed

@MrShysterme 5 ай бұрын

One nice thing about a longer platform (like a Tethrd Predator or longer) is that you can be at the same leaning angle but be slightly further from the tree and so you can run a bit longer of a tether at the same angle and tether height. That is if you typically put your feet towards the back of the platform. This can allow a bit more freedom of movement and clearance for the bow. Of course, there are no solutions, only tradeoffs when it comes to most things in life.

@BarefootDave_ 5 ай бұрын

Great tips!

@jeremymoore9601 6 ай бұрын

A platform realy needs steps...steps dont realy need a platform

@BarefootDave_ 6 ай бұрын

Agreed! They do work great together

@kidneystones3406 7 ай бұрын

What of kinda of strap was that it seemed pretty loud.

@BarefootDave_ 7 ай бұрын

Bullman Outdoors HD ratchet. Yes it was loud but like I said, Bullman has a video on how to make it quiet. I would never ratchet it like that in the woods. I’ll take an extra 60 seconds to do it quiet and slow.

@normankaster917 7 ай бұрын

It sucks .... But you put all the dots together and figured out a Michigan public land buck.... That's saying something bud.... We hunt a really really hard state I've been chasing deer in Michigan for 30 years and I've had my fair share of blown hunts. Good job and keep at it. 👍👍

@BarefootDave_ 7 ай бұрын

Thank you, that means a lot! It is tough and that’s why I love it. It would be awesome to hear what you have learned over the years and how it’s changed with the increased pressure. One last weekend left 🤞

@Crayz919 8 ай бұрын

HANDS DOWN BEST MOBILE SET UP ON MARKET BULLMAN OUTDOORS PLATFORM ROS & PLATFORM CLIMBING STEPS EQUAL MOST EFFECTIVE AND EFFICIENT METHOD WHILE MINIMIZING YOUR GEAR AND MAXIMIZE YOUR HUNT AND SAFETY !

@BarefootDave_ 8 ай бұрын

LOVE THE PASSION! Haha. I haven’t used their climbing steps yet, but am very interested in trying it

@Crayz919 Ай бұрын

You need atleast 6 platform steps, I run 8 so I have plenty of footing all way around tree ...

@user-eo1qq4xz8w 8 ай бұрын

Just a question. Why did you wrap your platform edge with paracord?

@BarefootDave_ 8 ай бұрын

To quiet it down and prevent any metal on metal contact. Any clanks will ruin your hunt before it starts.

@normankaster917 8 ай бұрын

I will be heading out this weekend after the snow, maybe tomorrow depending on the wind that's coming

@BarefootDave_ 8 ай бұрын

That’s a very good idea! I’ll be doing the same. I had a missed opportunity on a buck from last weekend, so going back to the same spot to chase him again. It’ll be easy to find their trails. Good luck!

@normankaster917 8 ай бұрын

@@BarefootDave_ right on... Same to you, if the wind is ripping I planned on tackling/ still hunting.

@BarefootDave_ 7 ай бұрын

@@normankaster917 man it was a cold weekend! No luck for me

@akins2262 8 ай бұрын

Have you noticed a lot of other hunters/hunter sign? I’ve been wanting to try those parks but I figured they are as blown out as my other spots in the SE.

@BarefootDave_ 8 ай бұрын

I tend to not run into that many people, only happened twice this year out of 20 or so times I’ve been out. Here’s what I think: If I’m by other people, then I’m not scouting hard enough to get away from the pressure. Mature deer are going to avoid those areas. If I notice a super blown out spot, I usually film it, but don’t on the random ones here and there. This video and the No Deer November one, I point out 2 spots that were ridiculously crowded.

@akins2262 8 ай бұрын

Thanks for the feedback, would you mind if sent you a dm I’m a new hunter and I’m full of questions.

@BarefootDave_ 8 ай бұрын

@@akins2262 yes absolutely! I started this channel to help wherever possible. Hit me up on IG @barefootdave_

@BarefootDave_ 8 ай бұрын

Oops forgot to delete a title page break. The video took 5 hours to process and upload, so apologies in advance for not fixing that 😂

@aaronmelvin461 8 ай бұрын

I personally never totally disconnect from the tree unless I’m 3’ off the ground.

@BarefootDave_ 8 ай бұрын

For sure! It’s definitely very dangerous and safety is something that I do not skip out on!!

@baseballslamer24 9 ай бұрын

Nice vid but I feel like you can hug the tree closer then you showed on film with a platform. I also use a ring of steps and like them but have issues with slipping sometimes and they aren’t as comfy as a normal saddle platform. I may try both at the same time but again setting up a ring of steps is kinda loud and tedious compared to a platform.

@BarefootDave_ 9 ай бұрын

You sure can, definitely agree with that and that’s what I try to do as well. But the marketing material from the saddle companies show people shooting from the 9 o’clock position all the time and that’s what I wanted to show. In my opinion, it’s easier to take that 11 o’clock shot from the ROS. Comfort wise, how low are you siting? That could be why it’s not comfy. Knee pads are a requirement too. Also agree on the setup. I feel it’s still worth it though. Having both is the way to go!

@tomzygmunt6891 9 ай бұрын

OCB buckle for ROS then set the platform over the belt. 👍

@BarefootDave_ 9 ай бұрын

I’m trying to avoid having two straps

@baseballslamer24 9 ай бұрын

I have the same steps and if I don’t ratchet them down very hard they slide down the tree each time I try to set them. Any tips?

@BarefootDave_ 9 ай бұрын

@baseballslamer24 you definitely have to ratchet them down hard, no way around it. Bullamn Outdoors has a video on how to do it quietly. I just go slow and do one click at a time. Really get it tight around the tree just like you would a platform when you cam lock it.

@gasanchez84 9 ай бұрын

Dave, Thanks for the video. I currently have a Bullman ring-of-steps and I'm considering getting a platform. I noticed in the video that the shots on the right of the frame allowed you to use the tree for cover while the shot from the left of the frame had you skylighted and in the open. which side was the platform, and which was the ring-of-steps?

@BarefootDave_ 9 ай бұрын

Left was platform, shooting at the 9 o’clock position. Right was ROS, shooting at the 11 o’clock position. The benefit of a saddle and ROS is exactly what you said, using the tree as cover!

@gasanchez84 9 ай бұрын

So my followup question was going to be... have you ever hunted using both ROS and the platform? Well, I found your other video on that very subject. Thanks for the information and excellent videos. Good hunting! @@BarefootDave_

@BarefootDave_ 9 ай бұрын

@@gasanchez84 thank you for the sub! I appreciate it. Can’t figure out how to message on here, but if you ever want to see something specific, hit me up on instagram and I’ll get a video around for you! If it’s a big tree, I’ll use both for sure. Especially when the deer might come from anywhere. If it’s a small tree and I know where they’ll be traveling, I’ll just use my platform and still shoot at the 11 o’clock position. I’m one sticking this year so I find it much easier to use just the platform. When I was using sticks plus a separate platform, it wasn’t much more work to use both.

@hookslinger736 9 ай бұрын

Tuned in from the Beast forum. Man that's a great buck for MI public land. Cool story to go along with it.

@BarefootDave_ 9 ай бұрын

Wow thank you so much! That means a lot, appreciate it!

@BarefootDave_ 9 ай бұрын

Comment on my hunting journal so I know who you are. Always down to chat with like minded beasts!

@perryrusso3764 10 ай бұрын

Always position the bottom of the plateform to run level with your steps…you’ll have to run two straps but it will allow you to move around the tree much easier👍

@BarefootDave_ 10 ай бұрын

With the platform below and steps on top (with one strap), you can go from standing to sitting without adjusting your tether. I typically hunt from the steps but will setup and tear down while standing on the platform. Not needing to adjust my tether makes it all a lot easier.

@perryrusso3764 10 ай бұрын

@@BarefootDave_ it’s really the two eyes from your strap that give your plateform real stability…it’s cutting a corner or step for convince rather than guaranteeing plateform stability from not being able to move out of anchored position…safety first

@BarefootDave_ 10 ай бұрын

@@perryrusso3764 hmm I never thought of it that way. The ratchet strap over the platforms post makes it wayyy more secure than just the cam buckle. With the cam buckle, there is still some play until you really can lock it in. The ratchet straps is locked in and barely if any sets when you step on it. To me, it’s actually better than the cam buckle.