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Post by meateater on Sept 18, 2024 10:43:15 GMT -5
So I never read or recall reading the actual breakdown/packing instructions back when I got my first summit years ago, but I did the other night. I broke it down, wrapped it up exactly how they said to. When I was done, I threw it on my back, I had no clinking. Now this was in the house, daytime. A more controlled environment. Much different than the field when you’re tired, sweating, swatting skeeters but i was shocked nonetheless but yeah I may get the strips to be sure I also read about this: Dead Metal® Sound-Deadening (SD) technology I didn’t see or notice any foam inside the tubes. Maybe it’s more internal and more critical spots. Who knows. Anyone ever foam and older summit? Not a bad concept - the only thing I can see is that the foam weighs and if someone was sensitive about the weight, then better to not foam it. The stealth strips work pretty good. Less metallic noises. Nothing I hate more than easing into a good spot than clanging the stand - with the other half of the stand, the gun, the bow, etc. When I pack mine up, I put my closed cell/neoprene seat pad in between the nosiest parts. i use the round foam tubes ac guys use on everything, pool noodles will work but a real pain to hollow out and they fall apart quickly. game cart and stands i cover with foam then wrap foam with black gorilla tape, did game cart and climber and ladder stand 5 years ago still in ok shape.
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Sept 18, 2024 11:58:32 GMT -5
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Post by richm on Sept 18, 2024 11:58:32 GMT -5
Never thot of that. Will give it a go. Silence is golden.
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Sept 18, 2024 13:35:30 GMT -5
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Post by Crkr 23 on Sept 18, 2024 13:35:30 GMT -5
I little trick that I learned when putting foam tubing on a stand is to wrap the metal with duct tape, then put the foam tube on, then wrap it over with the duct tape. If you don't put the under wrap on it can squeak with the foam against the metal. Another thing use closed cell foam rather than the pool noodle stuff. You will be surprised that just by putting duct tape on it deadens the stand a lot.
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Sept 18, 2024 19:24:58 GMT -5
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Post by One Man Gang on Sept 18, 2024 19:24:58 GMT -5
Be careful with foam. It does add weight, especially if it gets saturated with water. Closed cell doesn't absorb water as much but it's a heavier product.
I use camo tape. Helps out but is there is one downfall to a climbing stand, it's the set up in the dark and the noise it always seems to make.
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Sept 19, 2024 7:09:27 GMT -5
Post by JS84 on Sept 19, 2024 7:09:27 GMT -5
I bought 2 packs of these and put them on the arm segments of both the upper and lower pieces. There is probably a better product but for price and availability, these have worked for me. www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0C8SVT4D9
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