DIY One step movable aider

[@bradbishop-atfulldraw7491]

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.

[@davidrussell631]

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.

[@geoffjenkins4633]

So simple and elegant. Kudos.

[@paulcrave3826]

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.

[@melvinsacromentoe]

You should make a vid I would like to see that

[@paulcrave3112]

melvin sacromentoe I made a video showing it a couple weeks ago. It’s on my channel.

[@soundoffaithministries]

This is a great, Thanks. That looks like and sound like your off of drivers rd in Patapsco state park, go their a lot.

[@Grizzlife]

Love the DIY aider.👊👊

[@arikeller2789]

Thats awesome! Thanks for sharing!

[@jamescantwell3041]

Note to readers. You need sticks with full steps (both feet at the same level).

[@steelvalleysportsmen7737]

Very good point

[@narwhalsintheocean9745]

This is awesome. Do you worry about the possibility of twisting your ankle if you slip?

[@sarafayelawton652]

Love the simplicity of the system. What knots did you use on the tubing? Thanks much!

[@steelvalleysportsmen7737]

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.

[@Peyton-rv1qe]

Very handy tip. Thank you.

[@scottmcmillan5085]

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.

[@steelvalleysportsmen7737]

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

[@jcarman1978]

Good stuff man. Thanks for sharing

[@darrenlewis7001]

Best idea I've seen yet

[@ericlindquist439]

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?

[@docshuntinfishin8999]

Great video.

[@steelvalleysportsmen7737]

Apprciate that

[@ronaldjacobson8740]

What's the approximate overall length of your strap?

[@steelvalleysportsmen7737]

Its about 36 inches. When wrapped around my foot I want it to stretch out to just bellow my hips

[@steelvalleysportsmen7737]

You can mak it long, tie knots will you get the height right, and make your final one at that length

[@JohnDoe-rw6qj]

Great idea!

[@stevegermain1222]

That's a great idea

[@jaredbyrnes1686]

What knots are you using to make that aider?

[@steelvalleysportsmen7737]

I personally used simple overhand knots and have never had an issue. However, there are a lot of great knots that are much stronger.

[@narwhalsintheocean9745]

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

[@steelvalleysportsmen7737]

My concern with that is the opportunity for noise from the metal. You would have to sound proof it well.

[@SeasonsChange24]

Nice!