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Title: Best tree stand for 80 dollars or less
Post by: Elkrunner on December 17, 2012, 01:21:11 PM: I'm looking to purchase a hang on tree stand for 80 or less. Anyone have any good suggestions? I would like something that doesn't weith more too much. Last year I tried out a ladder stand and sat in another hang on. I really enjoyed the hang out stand.
Title: Re: Best tree stand for 80 dollars or less
Post by: BULLBLASTER on December 17, 2012, 02:26:35 PM: Take a look at sportsmansguide.com they have a nice one with arm rests and a foot rest and a suspended seat for around that price. I get all mine there.
Title: Re: Best tree stand for 80 dollars or less
Post by: et1702 on December 17, 2012, 02:38:24 PM: Hey Justan,

Sportsman guide probably has cheapest available, but they will be steel in that price range (i.e., heavier than aluminum models).

ET
Title: Re: Best tree stand for 80 dollars or less
Post by: huntnnw on December 17, 2012, 10:26:10 PM: about 3-4times the price for a aluminum
Title: Re: Best tree stand for 80 dollars or less
Post by: Elkrunner on December 18, 2012, 07:46:42 AM: Quote from: et1702 on December 17, 2012, 02:38:24 PM
Hey Justan,

Sportsman guide probably has cheapest available, but they will be steel in that price range (i.e., heavier than aluminum models).

ET

I was afraid of that....I really like yours...I may have to save my money for a few of those...

I was hoping someone has some secret place for lightweight ones..
Title: Re: Best tree stand for 80 dollars or less
Post by: Special T on December 18, 2012, 08:01:36 AM: Start looking on craigslist for used ones especially after the end of the year. I purchased a couple of Summit viper climbers for $150 ea about $100 less than new.
Title: Re: Best tree stand for 80 dollars or less
Post by: et1702 on December 18, 2012, 08:07:21 AM: Before the season last year, Camofire.com had some really good deals on stands. I haven't seen any recently, but might be a few more soon as season is closing. Just another spot to watch for good deals.

ET
Title: Re: Best tree stand for 80 dollars or less
Post by: BULLBLASTER on December 18, 2012, 12:37:05 PM: Yes the sportsmansguide stands are steel but they are not overly heavy. A guy can easily pack one with 30 feet of steel ladder sticks and straps etc. For as far as you would need for set up.
Not sure what they weigh but they aren't real heavy. I wouldn't pay the premium price for aluminum stands.
Title: Re: Best tree stand for 80 dollars or less
Post by: Elkrunner on December 18, 2012, 01:41:13 PM: Has anyone used the bone collector ultra? Its aluminum and right at 80 walmart.
Title: Re: Best tree stand for 80 dollars or less
Post by: huntnnw on December 18, 2012, 10:19:07 PM: Guess it all depends on the use of the stand if your packing it in for elk or mule deer over a water hole or wallow and then i could see the need for aluminum , but unless I was handicapped or just to old to be lifting the stands I have I will never justify the cost of aluminum for whitey hunting
Title: Best tree stand for 80 dollars or less
Post by: stickbuck on December 18, 2012, 10:30:17 PM: Guide Gear hang on for $40 on Amazon. Bought several of these and they are awesome. The platform is pretty big at 24"x29". I would highly recommend them. We are going to buy a ton more of them because of how nice they are.
Title: Re: Best tree stand for 80 dollars or less
Post by: Todd_ID on December 18, 2012, 10:57:47 PM: Quote from: stickbuck on December 18, 2012, 10:30:17 PM
Guide Gear hang on for $40 on Amazon. Bought several of these and they are awesome. The platform is pretty big at 24"x29". I would highly recommend them. We are going to buy a ton more of them because of how nice they are.
I've got 4 or 5 of those, and they work just fine. I say stay cheap on stands, spend big on safety harness, spend medium on climbing sticks, and no more screw in steps for me. Buy a 4 pack of camo ratchet straps once you start collecting stands, so you can put one extra on the bottom of the stand if the manufacturer supplies a single-point attachment to the tree: much more secure that way.
Title: Re: Best tree stand for 80 dollars or less
Post by: huntnnw on December 19, 2012, 05:06:37 AM: Quote from: Todd_ID on December 18, 2012, 10:57:47 PM
Quote from: stickbuck on December 18, 2012, 10:30:17 PM
Guide Gear hang on for $40 on Amazon. Bought several of these and they are awesome. The platform is pretty big at 24"x29". I would highly recommend them. We are going to buy a ton more of them because of how nice they are.
I've got 4 or 5 of those, and they work just fine. I say stay cheap on stands, spend big on safety harness, spend medium on climbing sticks, and no more screw in steps for me. Buy a 4 pack of camo ratchet straps once you start collecting stands, so you can put one extra on the bottom of the stand if the manufacturer supplies a single-point attachment to the tree: much more secure that way.

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