clrj3514 Posted May 26, 2009 Report Share Posted May 26, 2009 Going to have to buy me a new treestand to hunt out of this bow season and i was wondering what kind u all like to bow hunt out of. I dont wanna spend too much $ but i want to be safe. Thanks for the help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
layin on the smackdown Posted May 26, 2009 Report Share Posted May 26, 2009 I personally like these...they have a huge platform, are pretty easy to hang, affordable, and very stable...If you are looking for hang ons, these are what i like... http://www.biggameproshop.com/cr1100.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Kat Posted May 26, 2009 Report Share Posted May 26, 2009 Chris I'm gonna offer you the advice I was given by a forum member here that I didn't take, and wish I would have. I have since wisened up and did as they said. You can buy a cheap tree stand and end up spending more money replacing it in a year or two. I bought a Wal-Mart knock off climber which was really heavy and hard to use. It lasted about 2 years and cost me a 100$. I was told to buy a summit or equivalent stand but didn't wanna spend the 200+$ on one. Well after trial and error on the stands, I now happily have a summit viper which cost 229$. It's lightweight, easy to use, and easily packable. I don't think you'd be dissappointed, and you'll get years of use on it. Not to mention the comfort that comes with them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnf Posted May 26, 2009 Report Share Posted May 26, 2009 Love my Summit Viper. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhunt Posted May 26, 2009 Report Share Posted May 26, 2009 Prefer to bow hunt from my summit python, but also bowhunt from a hangon and the gorilla climber I got from wal mart on clearance a couple yearss ago. The summit is just way more comfortable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimT Posted May 26, 2009 Report Share Posted May 26, 2009 Chris I'm gonna offer you the advice I was given by a forum member here that I didn't take, and wish I would have. I have since wisened up and did as they said. You can buy a cheap tree stand and end up spending more money replacing it in a year or two. I bought a Wal-Mart knock off climber which was really heavy and hard to use. It lasted about 2 years and cost me a 100$. I was told to buy a summit or equivalent stand but didn't wanna spend the 200+$ on one. Well after trial and error on the stands, I now happily have a summit viper which cost 229$. It's lightweight, easy to use, and easily packable. I don't think you'd be dissappointed, and you'll get years of use on it. Not to mention the comfort that comes with them. X2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fly Posted May 26, 2009 Report Share Posted May 26, 2009 Several factors have to be considered. 1. Will it stay there once in place? If so then bigger and unfortunately heavier may be better, if not then lighter and smaller. 2. If you pack it in and out each time how far are you walking? If a long way, then go super light (Summit open shot - 14 pounds) 3. If it stays how well do you know the area and is it safe? If so get a name brand (summit, lone wolf) if you don't know I'd hate to see you loose a 2-300 dollar stand. 4. Will you bow hunt or gun hunt from it (or both)? If using a gun you may like the bar features, if bow hunting you may not? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clrj3514 Posted May 26, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 26, 2009 i'm not looking for a climber because my stand will be staying in one place and it is a safe area so i'm not too worried about it getting stolen. i dont know anything about lock-ons but i would like some comfort so i am not stiff for my shot. will only be bow hunting out of it in this area. what do u guys think about these stands? 30-06 lock-on and stick combo or a Big Game Stealth ladder stand Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimT Posted May 26, 2009 Report Share Posted May 26, 2009 (edited) I use Gorilla King Kongs and an API Grand Slam.... Like them both. Edited May 26, 2009 by JimT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clrj3514 Posted May 26, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 26, 2009 I use Gorilla King Kongs and an API Grand Slam.... Like them both. saw a few good lookin APIs that were lower priced in the Archery catalog that came today from BPS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnf Posted May 27, 2009 Report Share Posted May 27, 2009 (edited) i'm not looking for a climber because my stand will be staying in one place and it is a safe area so i'm not too worried about it getting stolen. i dont know anything about lock-ons but i would like some comfort so i am not stiff for my shot. will only be bow hunting out of it in this area. what do u guys think about these stands? 30-06 lock-on and stick combo or a Big Game Stealth ladder stand I would go with a stand with a sling style seat. They are much more comfortable for an all day sit. Stands with a solid bottom or a bar across the knee will get painful. Also remember to wear a quality safety harness even in a ladder stand. There is a system with a static rope and prussic knot that you can stay attached from the ground up. Take it from someone who broke there back falling from a ladder stand, it's necessary. This looks like it would be great. http://www.basspro.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Product_10151_-1_10001_101540____SearchResults Edited May 27, 2009 by johnf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squirrelhunter91 Posted May 27, 2009 Report Share Posted May 27, 2009 I use a Summit Viper SS and absolutely love it. Have shot 3 deer in 2 years out of it and have zero complaints. For fixed stands I would take a good look at the RS series from Summit. I'm definitely going to be buying one this year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BearClaw Posted May 28, 2009 Report Share Posted May 28, 2009 I use a Gorilla Kong hang-on and it's pretty comfortable. I have an older one with the bigger, softer seat. I'd recommend it! I use a 20' mini-ladder attached to the tree to get up and down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clrj3514 Posted May 28, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 28, 2009 I would go with a stand with a sling style seat. They are much more comfortable for an all day sit. Stands with a solid bottom or a bar across the knee will get painful. Also remember to wear a quality safety harness even in a ladder stand. There is a system with a static rope and prussic knot that you can stay attached from the ground up. Take it from someone who broke there back falling from a ladder stand, it's necessary. This looks like it would be great. http://www.basspro.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Product_10151_-1_10001_101540____SearchResults no worry on the harness. bought a hunter safety system from Joe (Rangerclay) especially for bow hunting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuckNrut Posted May 28, 2009 Report Share Posted May 28, 2009 For quality and economy, take a long look at River's Edge hang-on stands. I use them and have no problem recommending them to anyone. I also like their "idiot proof" full body harness that comes with the stand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhino Posted May 28, 2009 Report Share Posted May 28, 2009 This is by far the most comfortable hang on stand I've ever used. I've used a lot of them too. I have 3 of these hang-on stands for bowhunting. They aren't cheap but for the amount of time I spend in a stand, comfort is a lot more important than expense. With these you can also get additional cam-lock receiver brackets and use one stand in as many trees as you want with ease. http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/templates/pod/standard-pod-wrapped.jsp?_DARGS=/cabelas/en/common/catalog/pod-link.jsp_A&_DAV=MainCatcat21424-cat20055&rid=&indexId=cat20055&navAction=push&masterpathid=&navCount=7&parentType=index&parentId=cat20055&id=0068180 I also have 5 of thier 20' ladder stands with shooting rails mainly for gunhunting. I just got too spoiled with the comfort of their seats so as my old stands wear out I'm going to these hang-on stands for bowhunting and their 20' ladders for gun hunting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arkansas Boy Posted May 28, 2009 Report Share Posted May 28, 2009 I have several lock ons, some of them are 10-20 years old, and all of them are very solid stands that I can leave year round and be confident in their stability when I come back. The newest one I have was $59 brand new last year and i think it's made by ameristep, but not sure. It's got a relatively small platform but it's good enough. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flintlock1776 Posted May 28, 2009 Report Share Posted May 28, 2009 For Ladder Stand I found Ameristep's "The Choice" 2 man stand is comfortable and they give you a lot of extras with the stand. For Climbers I use Ol Man and API climbers Fixed Stands I have Gorilla Lots of others out there, all should be good depening on you particular needs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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