tedicast Posted March 25, 2005 Report Share Posted March 25, 2005 I have a Gorilla ladder stand. Great stand. comfortable, and sturdy. It definately taked 2 people to put it up. I wouldn't wantto have to haul it a mile into the woods. I don't think they are the perfect stand for every hunter, or hunting situation. I have mine against a tree that is way to big around for any other type of stand. In this situation, for me it is perfect. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimT Posted March 25, 2005 Report Share Posted March 25, 2005 Re: ladder stands I have a few 15' ladder stands. I like them alot. They are a little akward to carry in the woods, and two people should set them up. However, when they are up and ready not much else if anything is easier to climb into and hunt from. I like them alot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tedicast Posted March 25, 2005 Author Report Share Posted March 25, 2005 Re: ladder stands [ QUOTE ] I bought a Gorilla ladder & hate it. Heavy as heck, not comfy at all IMO. [/ QUOTE ] I have to disagree with you on comfort. I can sit in my gorilla ladder stand for a whole day nad not get restless. Heavy...yes, but also very sturdy, and squeak free. I would buy another in a heartbeat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam16 Posted March 25, 2005 Report Share Posted March 25, 2005 Re: ladder stands It's pretty much all me and my dad hunt out. They are prolly the safest, and i hate sitting in those tiny portable stands that you dont want to move in cuz your scared of falling off. Just my opinion, but the only other thing i would hunt out of if it were up to me would be permanent wooden built platform stands, but those are not portable at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longislandhunter Posted March 25, 2005 Report Share Posted March 25, 2005 Re: ladder stands While I use my climber and loc on stands for the most part, I do have a ladder stand that certainly has it's advantages in certain locations and situations. I like it because no matter what the tree configuration is I can usually manage to set up the ladder stand, it's a rock solid stand once secured to the tree, it's very safe to ascend and descend, and it's very comfortable. The one thing I didn't like about my ladder stand is the weight and bulk which made it difficult to pack into the woods. I solved that problem by installing a set of childrens "training wheels" onto the stand. I drilled out a set of mounting holes in the tolp of the stand and securely bolted the training wheels onto the stand. Now when I take it into the woods I simply wheel it behind me with no effort at all. When I harvest a deer I simply strap the deer onto the top of the stand and use it as a game cart to wheel the deer back to the truck. I'll admit the wheels look a little weird attached to the stand, but they work fantastic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RyanH Posted March 25, 2005 Report Share Posted March 25, 2005 Re: ladder stands I hunt out of them but think that I like Climbers better! Just my opinion! But they sure are comfy to sit in! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buckbuster11 Posted March 25, 2005 Report Share Posted March 25, 2005 Re: ladder stands I have a few made by Trax. They are pretty light, 30-40 lbs I think, and they are easy to setup with two people. I hunt out of them alot. I dont think they are all that comfy, but they are pretty nice stands to hunt out of. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadHuntinPastor Posted March 25, 2005 Report Share Posted March 25, 2005 Re: ladder stands I love hunting from them! I just have them in positions that produce deer time and time again on private land. It is an easy in and easy out for a quick hunt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tedicast Posted March 27, 2005 Author Report Share Posted March 27, 2005 Re: ladder stands [ QUOTE ] i got a ladder in an apple tree at my one stand. I have only ever saw like 2 deer there in my life though. ha....it's my last resort spot. pat [/ QUOTE ] Wouldn't it make more sense to move the stand to a more promising area, then to consider it a "last resort" spot to hunt? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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