ruttinbuc Posted October 19, 2009 Report Share Posted October 19, 2009 Yes, Kyle wtnhunt has it right. You need to stab the tree with them to get them started. I used to use one but I broke it. It was a 2 arm. Makes for a good back scratcher now. I use the little bow hooks when I stand and need to hang my bow. I keep my bow in my lap most times. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Kat Posted October 19, 2009 Report Share Posted October 19, 2009 Some trees it goes into just fine....others it WILL NOT go into. I had two of the finally just break last week. I have spent 15-20 minutes trying different ways to start them, and always ended in frustration. I guess blackjack oaks are too much for them. I will NEVER buy another one. The little 2.97$ wal mart bow hook works just fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bloodtrailer Posted October 19, 2009 Report Share Posted October 19, 2009 i bend out the ez hangar and hammer it in the tree...then just twist it on in Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dawg Posted October 19, 2009 Report Share Posted October 19, 2009 I had a hard time getting my 3 arm hanger started. I tried jabbing it in the tree with no luck. Luckily for me, I left my cheaper wal mart brand in the tree last year. Unscrewed it from where it was and started the hole for my 3 arm hanger. The threaded needs a sharper point in my opinion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeaveragehunter Posted October 19, 2009 Report Share Posted October 19, 2009 I always weld my own. Too expensive for tube metal bolted together with a glorified screw on the end. A guy can make ten in one hour for about $20 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhino Posted October 21, 2009 Report Share Posted October 21, 2009 For those of you having trouble screwing them into a tree, I don't even bother struggling with starting them. 1st I use one of those cheap screw in hooks (like you get at Walmart) and make a tap hole for my EZ Hanger. It goes in fine with that small tap hole in the tree, no matter what kind of tree it is. I use the small hooks to hang up my quiver and my pack so I have them handy anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fly Posted October 21, 2009 Report Share Posted October 21, 2009 The washers in the middle of the joint bent and the bolt on mine. I just straightened them out and tightened the joint up now it's fine. I may need to replace the bolt in time. I learned to keep the joint tight. To get the E-Z hanger or foot steps into a hardwood the tap method works. I used to use a rubber mallet. If I forget a starting screw I just bring up a thick stick to hammer it in. If I need to be quit I just push hard and twist slowly. Eventually it gets a bite. Another option is the hang it all belt. Just wraps around the tree and snap you have several hooks to hang your stuff. Most of the time my bow is in my hand ready to go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mach1 Posted October 21, 2009 Report Share Posted October 21, 2009 Never had any issues using mine over the past 5+ years. The point is still as sharp as the first time I used it and it's easily went into any oak, hickory, or maple that I've had a stand in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruttinbuc Posted October 22, 2009 Report Share Posted October 22, 2009 Are the Chinese making these, too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hutchies Posted October 22, 2009 Report Share Posted October 22, 2009 Like said use a starter to make a pilot hole but I replaced the bolt at the 1st joint with a stainless steel bolt and teflon lock washer. Also if you will strip the paint off the threads it will go in the tree easier. I placed mine screw side down in a mason jar and added a little paint stripper. Let sit for 30 minutes and then screw it into a 2x4 that you have drilled a pilot hole in. It will strip all the paint off when you screw it in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Kat Posted October 22, 2009 Report Share Posted October 22, 2009 well I'd love to try that but my bolt snapped into two the other day so I just left the dang thing in the woods lol. No more for me. Too much work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hutchies Posted October 27, 2009 Report Share Posted October 27, 2009 Kyle if you want to get that piece out I've got a bolt here and next time you sit in that tree you can pull it out. **** pull it out and I'll take it. Never can have enough bow hangers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GWSmith Posted October 27, 2009 Report Share Posted October 27, 2009 One of the tricks I've found works was to take off the small hooks on the first section(near the screw). After I did that I was able to grab the hanger there and assist with pressure towards the tree when trying to screw it in. Never had a problem since.! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ILAntlrAddct Posted October 27, 2009 Report Share Posted October 27, 2009 Ive got the 2 arm model, I have had it now for nearly 6 years. Not a single problem with it, very handy. I hang my day pack from it and bow when Im in my hang-ons. The little misc. hooks are very nice to hang grunt tubes & rattle bag from. Sometimes it can be a little bit difficult to get it started screwing into a tree, depending on the bark but it works great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smitteken Posted November 1, 2009 Report Share Posted November 1, 2009 I had the 3 arm EZ hanger and it worked for about a season. eventually it broke. I didn't like it much. the pivots were always loosening and squeaking. Now I have the 2 arm Gorilla, i really like it. Used it for 2 full seasons with no noticeable wear and tear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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