The_Kat Posted December 11, 2008 Report Share Posted December 11, 2008 Anyone else have one of these? I bought one, and I can't get it to bite into these trees in oklahoma at all Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gator Posted December 11, 2008 Report Share Posted December 11, 2008 That's cuz your a PUS!!!! LOL!!! I got a primos that I had problems with this year. I finally took a small L Hook I have and got it to bite and made me a starter hole with it. May wanna try something like that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michiganbowhunter_SQ2 Posted December 11, 2008 Report Share Posted December 11, 2008 I finally took a small L Hook I have and got it to bite and made me a starter hole with it. May wanna try something like that Yep, I carry one of those $0.99 bow hooks with me and use it to get a starter hol going. The EZ hanger goes in easy after that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThethirdI Posted December 11, 2008 Report Share Posted December 11, 2008 I have the 2 section kind and the 3 section kind. One of them has threading all the way to the tip and the other one stinks. I feel your pain. Once it's in then it's an awesome piece of equipment, but getting it started is a pain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eddie234 Posted December 12, 2008 Report Share Posted December 12, 2008 I have one and love it, there was another post about them. Can't remember if it was this forum or another one. some said to stripe the paint off the threads. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LifeNRA Posted December 12, 2008 Report Share Posted December 12, 2008 I have two of them, the two section type, both work great! One swift pop at the tree, hold tension while screwing it in, screw it in up to where the square end of the shaft touches the tree, DONE! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhunt Posted December 12, 2008 Report Share Posted December 12, 2008 Have several of them and some hardwoods can be tough to get started, but usually not too bad. Usually a good hard jab into the tree with the hanger closed is all it takes to get them started. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
preacherman Posted December 12, 2008 Report Share Posted December 12, 2008 I have two of them and love them. No problem with them and trees here in Mississippi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gator Posted December 12, 2008 Report Share Posted December 12, 2008 Maybe its something with the trees here this year, I know I have had a hard time and I usually don't, they just go right in Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unioncountyslayer Posted December 12, 2008 Report Share Posted December 12, 2008 I've got one in every tree that I have a stand. Sometimes they are difficult to get started. I usually put them up prior to the season, and just drill a hole with my cordless drill to give it something to bite to. They "bite" good when screwing them into pine trees, so if I'm going to use my climber, I try to find a pine to climb. The tri-fold ones work great as a gun rest if you don't have a shooting rail. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tominator Posted December 12, 2008 Report Share Posted December 12, 2008 I posted about this not too long ago. I know for a fact there are 2 types of hangers floating out there. One has a blunt tip that's nearly impossible to get started in even the softest trees, then there's one with a sharp tip. I bought a new one a couple years ago and it sucked. Blunt tip and about the 3rd time I used it the weld popped and the bolt part stuck in the tree. I took it back and got a new one and the new one had the sharp tip on it. I tried to strip the paint off my new one, but the paint stripper I used didn't do too good on it. Now I'm trying to figure out another way of getting that thick paint off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hutchies Posted December 12, 2008 Report Share Posted December 12, 2008 Hey Chris I took some Paint/Varnish remover..............the extra strength stuff you put on then scrape it off and the paint is like rubber. Anyway I put just enough in a baby food jar to cover the treads on the Ez Hanger and then hunt it from the rafters in my garage and let the threads soak in the solution for about 20 minutes. The paint was coming off so I took and old piece of wood drilled a pilot hole and screwed the ez hanger in. All the paint come right off. I had another prob with my Ez hanger too...................The dadgum bolt broke in the thing. I replaced both of the cheap bolts they used with Stainless steel bolts with Locknuts and ground the extra end of the bolt off. It works but for $16 you would think they would already have this crap figured out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhunt Posted December 12, 2008 Report Share Posted December 12, 2008 I posted about this not too long ago. I know for a fact there are 2 types of hangers floating out there. One has a blunt tip that's nearly impossible to get started in even the softest trees, then there's one with a sharp tip. I bought a new one a couple years ago and it sucked. Blunt tip and about the 3rd time I used it the weld popped and the bolt part stuck in the tree. I took it back and got a new one and the new one had the sharp tip on it. I tried to strip the paint off my new one, but the paint stripper I used didn't do too good on it. Now I'm trying to figure out another way of getting that thick paint off. With the exception of one gorilla brand hanger, all that I have are the rt ez hangers and they all have sharp tips. I think I have 6 or 7 of the rt ez hangers and none of them have a blunt tip. Was it just one Chris? Maybe there are some defective ones out there??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tominator Posted December 12, 2008 Report Share Posted December 12, 2008 With the exception of one gorilla brand hanger, all that I have are the rt ez hangers and they all have sharp tips. I think I have 6 or 7 of the rt ez hangers and none of them have a blunt tip. Was it just one Chris? Maybe there are some defective ones out there??? Just one that I bought, but they were all like that at the time of purchase. My bet is they all sucked, and whoever made the command decision to sop using that supplier deserves a medal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spcfoor Posted December 12, 2008 Report Share Posted December 12, 2008 I try to find a place between some bark that way it bites and goes in pretty easy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tink Posted December 12, 2008 Report Share Posted December 12, 2008 Look for a sharp tip Get one with a sharp tip beware of imposters buckwing makes an auger that is a good starter i lost mine the EZ hanger is the best thing since kissing and I alway keep 3 in my truck i tend to leave them when i switch stands and never get back I am sure if you have defective one they could be returned to the factory, realtree always stands behind its fine products tink Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toddyboman Posted December 12, 2008 Report Share Posted December 12, 2008 have had mine for years and I love it!! Never have had any problems. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VermontHunter Posted December 13, 2008 Report Share Posted December 13, 2008 I had my 3 arm EZ Hanger break in two last season ,, bought a new one for this season and haven't had any problems starting it in a tree ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fly Posted December 15, 2008 Report Share Posted December 15, 2008 My RT EZ hanger is difficult to get started into some trees here in IL. I'll bring a rubber mallet to get it started in new trees I'll be using throughout the season. I also use the mallet for screw in steps that I use with my climber once I reach the height I want to be at. I use the screw in steps to hang gear from and for a handle on windy days. Many times I just beat it with my palm until it bites. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Kat Posted December 19, 2008 Author Report Share Posted December 19, 2008 ya, my wal-mart is out of them so I can't exchange it. I just got my money back....I'll stick with my 98 cent backpack holder.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest oddg241 Posted December 20, 2008 Report Share Posted December 20, 2008 EZ hanger I have trouble starting mine, but like some of the other guys I use a small screw in hook for a starter hole. I think mine is the blunt tip style. I put EZ hanger on my left side and other screw in on right side for backpack Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flintlock1776 Posted December 21, 2008 Report Share Posted December 21, 2008 I have them in all my tree stands; also they are handy for my feeders. Depends on the tree and how far over your head you try and get it to bite in. I found you lose some fulcrum when it is too hih over your head as you try to get it to bite. However, I get them all in. Getting them out? Have not done that yet! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Illinois59 Posted December 21, 2008 Report Share Posted December 21, 2008 Getting them out? Have not done that yet! Aint that the truth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
High Country Posted December 28, 2008 Report Share Posted December 28, 2008 Easy solution... Get a hex-shanked drill bit (about 1/2 diameter of your EZ hanger or hook) and a small racheting screwdriver... Pick out the spot you want your hanger in and drill the small pilot hole (works terrifically, very quiet, very little effort)...and fits in my daypack's smallest compartment. the bit can be purchased at Walmart (in a set for about $10) or at Sears (individually for about $2) and the racheting screwdriver I used I picked up at Kmart for about $3. Has no trouble with Oak, Hickory, Ash, Maple, etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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