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2003
Deer Hunt - Equipment Evaluation
EZY
Tie On Treesteps
If I had to classify myself in academic terms
I think I'd qualify as a treestand Ph.D.. I've owned hundreds over the
years, of all kinds and types -- and put them in a bunch of trees, North,
South, East and West.
The 2003 season was the first time I've used EZY
Tie On Treesteps. But I have used other types of "Tie On's" and I, truthfully,
I was carrying a different tie-on step brand in my backpack when I got
the EZY one. That step was what I fastened around the tree and then hung
my bow, or backpack, or camera on it. I rarely useed it as a step to stand
on because it is plastic or some aerospace material and, although I'm sure
it is plenty strong enough, I just am not comfortable to use it to stand
on. Which was pretty much my take on "Tie On" treestands.
So, I admit having a bit of negative bias as I
carried my EZY Tie On's out to use them for the first time on my 2003 Ohio
bowhunt.
The step was metal, which as you probably already
guessed was a definite plus to me, and it had polyester tire cord wrapped
around it. It was very easy to carry. And it consisted of two parts: the
step and the polyester tire cord, no clips, or other hardware to worry
with ... or about.
Three plusses that made me immediately decide
to replace the step I carry in my backpack.
I unrolled the nylon cord to see if I could figure
out how to hook the step to the tree. (I also had the instructions folded
up in my pocket, just in case.)
 The
step had a hook on it and the polyester cord had an adjustable loop. I
held the step to the tree, hooked the loop in the hook and pulled the cord
tight around the tree. Nothing to it. Cool.
Twelve five steps later I was 25 feet up the tree.
And very quickly, I might add. If fact, much quicker than if I had used
screw in steps. In a few minutes I was up the tree and ready to set my
stand. As opposed to it taking a few minutes per each step.
Two more plusses for the EZY Tie On. The step
was self explanitory and easy to use, and it was very fast
Something else that gives this step an edge is
that the polyester cord can be wrapped around the step when it's not on
the tree. That makes it quieter than normal steps when you climb a tree.
Also the steps don't rattle or scrape against each other in the bag you
carry them in or in your pockets.
 When
I came down the tree all the steps remained stable and in place. After
hunting the stand a couple of times I pulled on the cord and tightened
it up as I came down. I actually didn't have to do that but it seemed like
a good idea.
The only limitation to any tie on type treestep
is, of course, that you can not leave it on the tree for months or from
season to season, as you can with some screw in steps. Since most hunters
don't leave the steps in anyway this is not a problem anyway.
The quietness, speed, and ease of installing the
steps makes this step a very stealthy hunting tool. I slipped in and out
of several areas during the season and even hunted them immediately
after setting the stand. And in a couple of instances when I decided I
wanted to continue to use a particular tree I put EZY screw in steps in
it.
Cutting right to the chase. EZY Tie
On Treesteps are all good. They are stealthy, quick, easy, quiet, and a
real asset to a treestand hunter .
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