Hang on stands with chains?

[JL]

Does anyone still make hang-on portable stands that still uses a chain to attatch to the tree? Almost all the ones I see today use straps. I can place several stands before the season and use steps/sticks to get to the stands during the season but those tree rats sure can do a number on those straps and I would always be a bit nervous getting into a "strap stand" at O'dark early and find myself hanging from my climbing harness. Be one heck of a way to start the day, huh?

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Regards!

[Tajue17]

JL I agree with you 100%,, but again theres theft, the chain ons are easier to lock, theres those haters that might reach in back and cut the straps just enough so it lets go when you step on (most don't even have the safety strap on yet at this point)

also I noticed the straps weaken over time because of sunlight, had one break last weak on a ladder stand.

I prefered the baby gorrilas that came in chain on but if worse comes to worse I buy the chain and some heavy duty S hooks and have them welded onto the stand,,,,,, while its getting the chain most of my stands also get welded in the OPEN position, all Joints get welds for 2 reasons, 1 I know they are mine, and 2 they never will squeak,, and its still easy to carry.

[1/4 away]

I believe Screaming eagle is still making stands. They attach with a chain and Chippewa Wedge-loc has a chain on mounting harness for their stands as well.

[LocDoc]

Loc-On. Depending on the model: chain, rope, or strap

[lpcjon2]

Dickssporting goods like 30-40$

[heydeerman]

I take the straps off and put my own chain on my stands.

[fisherick]

The last few stands I bought came with straps which I removed and installed a chain. I would bolt the chain with grade bolts and a locking nut. I also install a large S-hook, closed one side of the s-hook around a bolt and fender washer with another locking nut to the stand. I also continue the chain thru the stand and padlock on itself.
Theft and rodent resistant.

[dnovo]

I take all my stands that come with a strap and convert to a chain. It is much easier to hang with a chain, and I trust the chain a lot more plus I can lock it if I want. I have a couple I use that I rubber dip the chain to quiet it. These are stands I use when I need to sneak in and avoid noise. The rest of them I use around my property where they stay up for a while.
Some of the stands that come with the straps can be a real pain to have depending on which type of strap thye put on it. I'm not real fond of the 1" ratchet straps that take forever to put together while hanging on the side of a tree.

[xtrema312]

Love the baby gorilla

[Hill Hunter]

the millennium, great stand comfortable, has a chain which holds a receiver, the stand slides into it.

[gordydog]

Screaming Eagle

[mrjsl]

Originally posted by Hill Hunter:
the millennium, great stand comfortable, has a chain which holds a receiver, the stand slides into it.

That is the best system I have ever seen using a chain.

[Canadabowyer]

Chippewa Wedge Lock. Great stand with chain hanger. Bob

[Blackstick]

I kind of like to put my stands up with a strap and get it exactly adjusted to where I want it, then I wrap a chain around it with a padlock. Best of all worlds.

[toddster]

Loc ON still sales models with chain's option, best and easiest stand to put up in my opinion.

[Arwin]

Straps make me nervous as well.

I hunt public land and had a strap stand sabotaged. Someone cut through the straps and I didn't realize it until I went to step on the platform. Luckily I have quick reflexes and was able to grab a branch before falling.   :eek:

[grouseshooter002]

Screaming Eagle is still the best and most stable stand offered. Have you ever seen another stand advertised with a VW Bug suspended from it? I bought their new boss stand and three brackets and all I can say is "yea". Check out their website at Screaming Eagle.com.

Regards,
Grouse

[Three Arrows]

I' d have to recommend Screaming Eagle's stands.  They are rock solid and quiet once locked in.

[Austin Brown]

Chippewa is going out of business, only have Ghost and Super Hex left.

[BD]

Screaming eagles are overpriced, heavy and a challenge to hang IMO. You can get a Rivers Edge Bigfiot for $60 that is superior to the screaming eagle in every way.