Ladder Stands ???

[jake jr. trickshot]

Thanks Bob ill have to give it a try.

[gordie]

thanks to all for all the great insights & tips.

i saw wallyworld had theirs on sale for $70, do you think its worth giving it a try? i can't find rivers edge in n. ga.

[BobW]

My ladder stands were purchased for about $65 a piece.  The way I look at it, if I get one taken (they sit out year round), I'm not out much.  I probably have more invested in locks and cables than the stands....

Keep in mind, they are just a better version of plywood and 2x4s.....

I don't see much reason to spend huge sums of money on them.

[wingnut]

I usually pick mine up at the end of the season sales for 59.95.  They are not big and fancy but with a coat of camo paint, they do great.

Mike

[NEB]

Guys, I don't comment much, and really don't comment on "best" this or that anymore.  But I have to say the Family Traditions ladder stands are the most comfortable tree stand I have ever sat in (and that includes the massive climbers that require a mule to pack).  I don't recommend their hang on stand because the height is not right and it is heavier than lead.

The company used to be here in Georgia and they pretty much spread by word of mouth.  Recently the company was sold to a family in Michigan.  We sent them an email regarding the lack of dealers and they were more than willing to sale directly to us.  We use ladders exclusively and many of the ones you guys mentioned are slowly being replaced by the Family Traditions stands.  Their combination of seat material and slight incline to the seat back, which sits away from the tree, allows both all day comfort and ease of movement to stand and shoot.  Before you ask, I am not affiliated with them, I just think they are great stands and a great company to do business with.

Neil

[xtrema312]

I have a few now.  I don't move them much.  I like them for larger branched trees and trees that are hard to hunt with a hang on due to size, shape or angle of the tree.  I will be doing more in the future when the kids start to hunt.  They are a lot easier to climb and much safer.  The ones I have are 18' Loggy Bayou.  I don't recall the model, but they have a flip up seat and a deep platform almost all the way to the tree.  I spend as much time as possible standing.  A flip up seat and deep platform are absolute musts for bow hunting.

[wollelybugger]

The older I get the better I like them. I just bought  one used for thirty bucks and will set it up for next year. I like to leave them. I do like to pick a large tree to put against to break up my outline. The only problem I do have is the arm rails, I have hit them with my bottom limb and missed so be careful you have clearance before shooting.