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Offline Rando

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Ladder stands - current recommendations?
« on: September 02, 2024, 06:14:45 PM »
Hey All -
I've searched this subject but haven't found much recent information... I am looking to replace an aging treestand, or two. Only use will be for bowhunting as I don't gun hunt so I am looking for something designed for the bowunter. I would like something basic but with a decent size platform, sturdy, comfortable, and I don't need a lot of height - 12' to 15' is plenty. Lighter weight and reasonable price are always appreciated!
Thanks in advance for your thoughts & suggestions,
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Re: Ladder stands - current recommendations?
« Reply #1 on: September 02, 2024, 08:53:59 PM »
Can be tough finding any around here that don’t have the bar that swings in front.

I’d like to get another as well, hope to hear some good feedback!
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Re: Ladder stands - current recommendations?
« Reply #2 on: September 03, 2024, 01:40:32 PM »
My favorite ladderstand is no longer available. It was marketed by Field and Stream stores (Hunting and fishing division of Dick's Sporting Goods, now defunct), 16' to the seat with a foot platform that extended all the way to the tree. Seat folded up to give you a big, stable platform to stand on. It came with the shooting rail and arm rests, but I just left them off when I assembled the stand. There is a stand on Sportsman's Guide that looks very much like the F&S, but I haven't actually seen one in person. I believe it is called the Bowhunter and is 18" to the seat, but you could easily leave off a ladder section if that is too tall. Prices are decent, and they usually drop after the season. If you buy one and like it, buy some more! I'd planned to pick up 2 or 3 more F&S, but after COVID, they did away with the stand and then the stores. Good Luck!>>>------>
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Re: Ladder stands - current recommendations?
« Reply #3 on: September 03, 2024, 02:14:35 PM »
The Archer ladder stand offered by Sportsman Guide is hard to beat for the price. It is 18' tall; but one section can be removed to make it closer to 14'. You can get them for about $100 in many cases. Sales run constantly on SG.


But...they are on the heavy side of things.

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Re: Ladder stands - current recommendations?
« Reply #4 on: September 03, 2024, 04:42:16 PM »
I’ve been looking for a ladder stand as well and was going to give the one offered by Sportmans Guide a try. However, they are on backorder until later this month.
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Re: Ladder stands - current recommendations?
« Reply #5 on: September 03, 2024, 08:54:42 PM »
Scheels is having a sale on the Big Game Hunter HD 1.5 for $119.99.  (Nope - I just looked and it is back up to $159.99).  I decided last year I was getting too old and stiff to climb into my chain-on treestand (and my foot slipped off a peg with snowy boots and I said "next year, ladder").  I already had a Big Game Warrior - bare-bones ladder stand.  The Hunter 1.5 is huge by comparison with many options.  Much nicer seat.  Well designed and thought out.  Like with plastic spacers/washers on any of the hinge features.
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Re: Ladder stands - current recommendations?
« Reply #6 on: September 03, 2024, 11:12:46 PM »
I don't hunt from a tree a ton, but all of my stands are Rivers Edge Classic ladder stands. No arm rails or anything to get in the way while shooting, and they're pretty reasonably priced as well.

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Re: Ladder stands - current recommendations?
« Reply #7 on: September 08, 2024, 09:12:12 AM »
I have the railing on mine.  I can lift it up out of the way but prefer it keep it down.  I just lean forward slightly until my thighs contact the rail, and the bow is out in front of it.
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Re: Ladder stands - current recommendations?
« Reply #8 on: September 08, 2024, 09:58:10 AM »
My favorite was the one mentioned above by Field and Stream and sold by Dicks. I have about 4 of them and they are my favorite with the fold up seat and larger foot platform, but unfortunately not available anymore. I recently bought the one from Sportsman's Guide as it appears to be as close to the other ones I like. I have not assembled it yet so I will have to see and apparently it is a bit heavier but I usually set them and leave them so not too much of an issue.
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Re: Ladder stands - current recommendations?
« Reply #9 on: September 28, 2024, 07:55:28 PM »
The Cabela- now ass pro shop has a ladder stand that is wider than the average one that has a rail that you dont have to put on. the ladder is very secure, and a little wider and doesn't flex when you are climbing up or down. The seat is mesh and very comfortable and has a lot of leg room on the platform.
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Re: Ladder stands - current recommendations?
« Reply #10 on: September 29, 2024, 10:33:43 AM »
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Re: Ladder stands - current recommendations?
« Reply #11 on: October 02, 2024, 06:48:34 PM »
I think he got the name exactly right. Our local store has went down the tubes.
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Re: Ladder stands - current recommendations?
« Reply #12 on: October 04, 2024, 02:33:11 PM »
I buy the cheap ones from WalMart and cut the silly bar off or don't install it.  I wear a harness for safety and just enjoy the hunt.  I typically do no padding on the seat but bring in/out my Hunt Comfort as desired.
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