Mike,
I can relate to you because I have for the first time last year hunted in tree stands, I always hunted on the ground before that.
When I started looking for tree stand for my own use, to my research it came down to the Lone Wolf
Alpha, I like it for these reasons,
1 the teeth on the back of the stand, there's more of them, it's wider so I can use it on a variety of trees.
2 the 350 lb. rating, and I was told that it was unofficial by someone at the company that I agreed not to name, there stands, and probably most companies do the same, are tested at twice and sometimes three times the weight that they rate the stands at.
3 the service, when I purchased my first stand I was missing that easy hanging system, they had one to me in two days. Great customer service.
4 the best reason I like the stand it's comfortable and quiet, of course I've added cushioning to the seat. But I have sat for hours 4,5,6, hours on end.
Last year was my first year to Hunt tree stands, they were not my stands, they were a variety of different companies, mostly the cheaper end.
I had the privilege of hunting 42 acres, with 18 stands set up on a land. All last year I was assigned a tree stand to hunt in. There were climbing sticks of just as many varieties in each of those stands.
When I made my personal choice for climbing sticks, I chose the Lone Wolf climbing sticks, they are light, and easy to use, and very easy to pack in with your stand.
Personal choice, if I have the option to hunt on the ground, I choose the ground over the tree stand, simply because I'm better at it, because I have done it for so many years.
But I do see the advantage of the tree stand, visibility for one, and to some extent scent control. But you still have to play the wind in the tree stand.
One suggestion if you're hunting public land, if you shoot a deer, take the time to pack your stand, and then go and look for your deer, because if you do it in reverse, your stand may be missing when you get back, public land is no picnic sometimes, take the time to do twice as much as the next guy, because most of the people that on public land won't do the work for the deer.
I will also tell you I have used to sit and climb, best climber out there, for me, who has never used tree stands until last year, that's saying a lot. If I had trees that would accommodate my hunting area I would have a Lone Wolf set and climb. But the Alpha tree stand, and climbing sticks are the best combination you can get. And the best thing you can do, is get yourself a HSS (hunter safety system) and linemen,s belt. I use the hunter safety system, because I haven't found a decent safety harness that comes with any tree stand that you purchase.
The biggest thing you're going to have to do, is trust the equipment you use, it's easy to say on this end.
Good luck in your choice, and remember, it's supposed to be fun !
Carl
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