Author Topic: What's Your Stand? (Read 978 times)

Wannabe1 · « **on:** February 09, 2015, 10:56:00 PM »

For you folks that live on a tight budget like me, what economy tree stand do you use and how's the quality?

Looking to go to the the trees maybe this year and don't have a fortune to spend on a stand. Want a hang on stand not a climber or ladder stand. So, lets hear some suggestions.

« **Reply #1 on:** February 09, 2015, 11:01:00 PM »

Don't know how "economy" it is, but the only treestand I hunt from is a Gametamer. They are not made anymore, but the Woodsey Too treestand is very similar. Most comfortable treestand I have ever sat in! These are prety heavy, so not well suited for carrying in and out every day. But they are the cat's meow for more permanent applications.

Bisch

Wannabe1 · « **Reply #2 on:** February 09, 2015, 11:19:00 PM »

Thanks Bisch but, I hunt public land and permanent applications probably won't apply. I was figuring light weight and possibly hanging a week in advance of use. I'll take down the climbing sticks to discourage any scoundrels from absconding with it!

« **Reply #3 on:** February 09, 2015, 11:32:00 PM »

Yeah, I was thinking maybe that might be the case. The Gametamers are the only ones I have used in a long time. Somebody else will come along with some good advice for you!

Bisch

Pine · « **Reply #4 on:** February 09, 2015, 11:50:00 PM »

You know , back when I had less gravity , I would just climb a tree and using 1/4" roap I would use it to pull my bow up and then kinda weave a seat in the crotch of an appropriate limb . Was quite comfortable and cheep .

KSdan · « **Reply #5 on:** February 10, 2015, 12:46:00 AM »

Just hunt portable. I have for 20 years. Up and down every time. Takes 10 minutes or less with a hang-on and sticks. You can get all set up for $200. See my post: http://tradgang.com/noncgi/ultimatebb.php?ubb=get_topic;f=1;t=141907;p=1#000009

Wannabe1 · « **Reply #6 on:** February 10, 2015, 01:44:00 AM »

I like the looks of the Millennium M25 hang on stand. Does anyone have experience with that one?

KyStickbow · « **Reply #7 on:** February 10, 2015, 03:31:00 AM »

I have been using the ones from Dick's for several years now. I think Field and Stream is the brand. Usually pick up a few after the season ends when on sale for like $40. They work great for me and my hunting pals. The platform isnt the biggest...but it is big enough. Put three new ratchet straps on em and hunt away.

Wannabe1 · « **Reply #8 on:** February 10, 2015, 03:44:00 AM »

Josh, is that Dick's Sporting Goods?

KyStickbow · « **Reply #9 on:** February 10, 2015, 05:49:00 AM »

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Originally posted by Wannabe1:
Josh, is that Dick's Sporting Goods?

Yes sir

mec lineman · « **Reply #10 on:** February 10, 2015, 06:08:00 AM »

I use a climber 95% of time,but I have a millennium monster that is the most comfortable seat in the woods. the model you mentioned has a smaller platform with that great seat!

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longbow fanatic 1 · « **Reply #11 on:** February 10, 2015, 06:15:00 AM »

Rivers edge hang on stands are economical and sturdy.

Longbow58 · « **Reply #12 on:** February 10, 2015, 06:36:00 AM »

I also use a Millennium M50. I don't own but have used a friends set that he had a M25 in the tree. Very comfortable and cheaper than the M50. Just got a deal on a leverage ladder stand from a friend but these are pricey and you don't want to carry them far. All depends how high you want to go but maybe 2 or 3 sticks and the M25 would work for you. Good luck.

njloco · « **Reply #13 on:** February 10, 2015, 06:57:00 AM »

When I hunt from a tree stand, it's either a lone wolf, or for real light weight it's a loc-on light, both pretty comfortable, but I'm up there to hunt not sleep.

dbd870 · « **Reply #14 on:** February 10, 2015, 07:20:00 AM »

Summit Viper.

tracker12 · « **Reply #15 on:** February 10, 2015, 07:23:00 AM »

Watch the classifieds this time of year and pick up a Lone Wolf Alfa or if you want some thing lighter look for the Assault. I see plenty of god deals this time of year.

WESTBROOK · « **Reply #16 on:** February 10, 2015, 07:28:00 AM »

You got all summer, check yard/garages sale and $%$%list.

I picked up a like new Lone Wolf sit N climb with a hand climber also for $200

Overspined · « **Reply #17 on:** February 10, 2015, 07:36:00 AM »

Don't skimp on stands. Lone wolf and sticks...or climber

sheepdogreno · « **Reply #18 on:** February 10, 2015, 07:40:00 AM »

I have some big dog lock ons and others are comfort zone I believe.affordable hang ons that work just fine. In your case you could get a cpl hang ons and a cpl sets of sticks cheap. One idea would be to hang the sets,leave the hang-on and last section of stick on the tree.take the bottom portion of the sticks with ya. Do that for each stand location to help deter thieves. I pretty much stopped using stands when I had a close call with a climber. I will tell you this,don't go cheap with a climber,I did and it nearly cost me my life

Steelman · « **Reply #19 on:** February 10, 2015, 08:17:00 AM »

Muddy vantage is a great hang on only about 12.5 pounds easy to carry and hang. Get a set of Muddy pro sticks and you have a great run and gun set up.


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