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Tree stands

Big Sky RedneckBig Sky Redneck Member Posts: 19,752 ✭✭✭
edited August 2002 in General Discussion
I was just wondering what tree stands you use. I know that depending on where you are there are many different strategies. I live in Wisconsin and I use a Tree Lounge. I love it. The best investment in any hunting related item I have bought. I'm 17 and I sit in the tree for 10 hours without a problem. The old-timers can't figure out why I shoot the deer when they are back at camp by noon....... anyways what kind do you use???
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  • Big Sky RedneckBig Sky Redneck Member Posts: 19,752 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    I'm in the market for a tree stand for JR and am having trouble picking one out for the fella. What I'm looking for is a climbing portable stand that is light enough for him to carry and get up the tree with. I use a Viper XL and I want something similar in design only lighter. It will have to have a wrap around bar like mine, not an open design so that if he gets bored he won't fall right out of it. Mine has the hanging seat so that when seated it is like a cage. Cable or chain will be ok for tree hookup. I have looked at a couple stands but when you go to the store the salesman has his favorite that he recomends and it is always pricey. Since this is his first year hunting I have to spend quite a bit of cash on him and I need to budget myself accordingly. Price has to be less than $200. If possible please post a pic or a link to where I can get a look at it and where I can buy it at. Time is running out and I need to get one ASAP and get him shooting the bow from 20' up!
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  • Big Sky RedneckBig Sky Redneck Member Posts: 19,752 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    reading a couple posts regarding tree stands and I find it interesting, they must be an Eastern thing. I've never heard of anyone using one out West. I've set up and waited for deer coming off alfalfa fields a few times, but never seen a stand out here. wonder if it is something to do with Mulies vs. Whitetail or just different traditions.
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  • Big Sky RedneckBig Sky Redneck Member Posts: 19,752 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    I forgot to add, he is a beanpole, 5' 110lbs.
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  • n/an/a Member Posts: 168,427 ✭
    edited November -1
    Here's a link for the mini viper... only 17 pounds... check out the others as well...
    I have never believed in tree stands.. but to each his own.. hope this helps... it does have quite a few models...

    http://www.summitstands.com/summit02_newmodels.htm


    One woman's opinion
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  • Big Sky RedneckBig Sky Redneck Member Posts: 19,752 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Thanks BR, looks like the little brother to mine. I will have to check for a price on it but it looks like what I'm after.

    As far as tree stand hunting, I wouldnt bow hunt any other way and since PA is having ML season in the middle of archery season this year I got some ideas for some uncooperative deer who like to switch trails on me and cross just out of bow range, can we say "I got a gun now you little............."!
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  • 4wheeler4wheeler Member Posts: 3,441
    edited November -1
    Check out cabelas.com and search for tree stands,seen some for under
    $100,hope you find what you are looking for.

    "It was like that when I got here".
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  • COONASSCOONASS Member Posts: 2,068 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    API....grand slam mag supreme........$229.99........24 lbs.......
    Very good stand

    Hunter's View....Hawk cable climber.........150.00......35 lbs..
    also good stand

    Stands may be a little heavy.........but there safe.........If yall hunt together , which I'm sure you do.........You can carry his gun
    while he packs the stand...............

    Both of these are in the basspro.com

    Never Never buy a stand without seeing and sitting in one like it...
    Good luck............

    Remember take your kids hunting so you won't be hunting them.....

    We Live in a World of Give And Take, But A Lot Of People Won't Give What it Takes.
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