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    Has anyone tried one of these in a high wind area? We are in the SE panhandle and the wind blows hard all the time. I really need one in my spot but I'm afraid my blind will be shredded.

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      Thanks for pics I will have to show my wife see if we can get materials together an make one

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        Thanks for pics I will have to show my wife see if we can get materials together an make one

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          This is on a 4' x 8' platform. Had a popup on it the year before. Worked really well.

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            These platforms work great, I have hunted out of many contraptions over the years but by far sitting in a elevated tent is the best.
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              I will be using Damon's idea this year as well!!!

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                I have been using this design for 3 seasons now and I have yet to have a blind torn up from the wind. (and i have been setting in mine with some 30 mph winds with gusts in the 40's)

                I use metal plumbers tape and screws to hold my popups to the platform. I use two 12" (I just cut a piece and guess at length) on each side. I put these on the flap of material at the bottom of the blind and put three screws in each strip of metal tape.

                I then use some 550 chord to tie each side off to a tree or to the platform in some fashion.

                Sure is nice to have that roof over your head when all the treestand and tripod guys are getting wet!!

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                  Like Damon I secured the blind to the platform. I had no issues with it moving during its five months of sitting. I used 4 pieces of cable clamped and secured around the eyes that are centered on each side of the double bull and then secured the other end to a turn buckle attached to an eye bolt through the frame of the platform.

                  Not the best pic but you can get an idea.
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                    I got me the elevators and just gotta get started!

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                      Keep posting pics everyone. Those look great!

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                        Here mine just finished yesterday
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                          With these platforms do you put anything on the plywood floor to dampen noise? I'm planning on building a platform, and using plywood for the floor. I'm doing it on a budget and was wondering what's the cheapest way to pad the floor. I've looked at rubber mats and astro turf carpet.

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                            Looks great man. I was thinking about doing the same thing or finding a big enough tree to build a platform into.

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                              Originally posted by afishinman14 View Post
                              With these platforms do you put anything on the plywood floor to dampen noise? I'm planning on building a platform, and using plywood for the floor. I'm doing it on a budget and was wondering what's the cheapest way to pad the floor. I've looked at rubber mats and astro turf carpet.
                              FYI
                              Lowes has 8x6 rolls of indoor/outdoor carpet for $20 in grey. Works great.

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                                That's exactly what I'm getting ready to build. Looks good, nice job!

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