Lone Wolf Stand Tips

[MCNSC]

Anyone have any tips to make hanging the lone wolf stands easier? I just use the strap on the versa button, not really hard but hopeing there may be some tips to make hanging it a little easier.
Anyone actually use the hook supplied with the stands??
 Thanks in advance..Mike

[BMN]

The hook is all I ever use. It's nice to be able to put the stand on the hook then get it in the position you want before strapping everything down. The best piece of gear for hanging any stand is a safety belt and a lineman's belt. Having both hands free to position the stand and attach the straps is a huge plus and makes the whole process much easier.

Bill

[MCNSC]

Bill: You use the hook and then the strap on the Versa Button....Correct??

[BMN]

That's right. Works like a charm.

[BowHuntingFool]

I use one of the straps to attach the steps to my stand for packing in and out. Stack the sticks, run the stap thru the stand, under your back pack straps and to the versa button and pull tight. This keeps them tight to the stand, quiet and no need for the extra bungees for this purpose! I also just keep the straps in my pocket when I am done, I don't bother to wrap them around the sticks, etc, quieter and quicker for me!

Also the Arrowmaster quiver attaches perfectly to the side of the stand with a mini bungee with easy access to the arrows!

[Tater John]

Mike,

 
"Anyone actually use the hook supplied with the stands??
Thanks in advance..Mike"

 
     Where did you get the idea you use the stand without the hook?

 After the first stick is on the tree I climb and attach the second, then climb down. Climb with the third stick, attach it and the stand hook. Back down for the stand and haul up rope. Hang stand, attach lower strap, take the stand and tie off saftey harness, haul up gear. Look around to see if I left anything on the ground, which I never do and I never drop anything either. Is there a easier way, short of someone doing it for me?

Rusty

[wihill]

I don't use the hook - I've had a bad experience with the stand actually lifting off the hook when I went to level it, so instead I use the offset bracket (you can't use both).

I just use the top most versa button, tighten the strap down, and step out onto the platform.  flip the seat down, kneel on it, and use my toe to pull up the edge of the platform and collapse the stand - this will cause the whole stand to drop down, and lock the offset bracket/strap securely to the tree.  Then I just push the platform back level, which acts like a lever and locks the stand in place.

It's super secure, and won't budge an inch - infact if you don't tighten up the single strap and do the above, you can generate a TON of leverage on the stand's frame - almost to the point of bending it, so be careful!

[Tater John]

Never installed the offset bracket to try the stand that way but will, just to see how it works because the stand has lifted off the hooks when setting before.

Rusty

[BowHuntingFool]

I never used the hook either, never. I like the offset bracket to much to use the hook. I also use 2 straps on the stand, I lift the stand lkei wihill does to lock it into place, I do this before i get onto it though!

[Tater John]

Sorry Mike,

I didn't mean to sound like a know it all with the hair raising quote, I misunderstood. I learned something about my equipment I didn't know.

Rusty

[MCNSC]

I havent used the offset bracket but may give it a try. Seems like using the hook doesnt let the stand slide down and tighten the straps properly.
I have only been using the top strap for several years no problems yet. Is this safe?
 Mike

[Kevin Bahr]

I hope so, I just took mine out of the box and it only has one button/strap on it.  I assumed that was all that was needed until I went to their website and saw that all the photos have 2 straps...
I didn't get a hook thingy either.

[wihill]

I've used one strap for as long as I've had the stand - just keep up on the wear of the strap and you'll be fine.

[stagetek]

I've used the hook, but prefer the offset bracket. I also use the bottom strap.

[Tater John]

My stand came with the hook/strap, the off-set bracket and one button/strap. I didn't think the stand was supposed to be used without the hook or the off-set bracket. Obviously it can but I wouldn't trust it without one or the other

Rusty