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Big Game Hunting => Deer Hunting => Topic started by: edmondshunter on January 01, 2008, 07:18:11 PM

Title: tree stand Help,
Post by: edmondshunter on January 01, 2008, 07:18:11 PM: Im in the market for a tree stand. Ive looked at the tree lounge, Cabelas brands, and the loggy bayou's. Any input would help
Title: Re: tree stand Help,
Post by: jackelope on January 01, 2008, 09:43:17 PM: send sisu a pm and see if he still has the one he had for sale...he about wanted to give it away.
Title: Re: tree stand Help,
Post by: Ray on January 01, 2008, 10:13:35 PM: I believe sisu sold his. Last I heard some fellow from fort lewis picked it up in Moses Lake
Title: Re: tree stand Help,
Post by: addicted on January 01, 2008, 11:19:23 PM: i used a tree lounge this year with the extra archery step on it for archer elk in oregon. it was by far the most comfortable hunting i have done. It is also pretty ambidextrius when it comes to tree shapes and sizes that you can use. then there are all those extra goodies you can put on them. like game cart wheels. windstopper blind. or the angle adjuster for going up real high in the tree.

but mainly comfy comfy comfy and easy to use once you know how its done.
Title: Re: tree stand Help,
Post by: Skyvalhunter on January 02, 2008, 06:01:45 AM: I use a Summit Backpacker treestand. I love it as it is easy to use,relatively light weight for packing into some places. Its a whole different world hunting out of a treestand.
Title: Re: tree stand Help,
Post by: edmondshunter on January 03, 2008, 07:01:39 PM: Thanks everyone, for the advise!
Title: Re: tree stand Help,
Post by: Slider on January 03, 2008, 08:52:59 PM: I've got a Summit Viper. I'ts so comfy I fell asleep and about fell out of it!!!...............LOL
Title: Re: tree stand Help,
Post by: addicted on January 03, 2008, 09:06:20 PM: gues thats another cool thing bout the tree lounge. you wont fall out while your sleeping.
Title: Re: tree stand Help,
Post by: LongTatLaw on January 03, 2008, 10:56:06 PM: I say that theres tons of good choices and brands... my 2 cents

get a climber
get one with a cable not a blade or chains
get one that has sling seat
get one that has the wrap around bar that 1. keeps u in if u fall asleep 2. u sit on facing the tree while ur climbing.

weight is an issue. Most models will have similar attributes with minor differences between size of platform ect. but the weight is a factor that can change. in outdoorsportsman.com or walmart you can get a cable climber with sling seat and wrap around bar... but they weigh damn near 30 pounds...but cost like 80$
I say, a good comfortable climber with the list above should weigh around 22 pounds...maybe less. but expect to pay 230-310$.

the summit viper ss is probably gonna be my next treestand
http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/templates/product/standard-item.jsp?id=0039061417487a&navCount=5&podId=0039061&parentId=cat20047&masterpathid=&navAction=jump&cmCat=MainCatcat21424-cat20047_TGP&catalogCode=QW&rid=&parentType=index&indexId=cat20047&hasJS=true

its 20 pounds..great design... 260$

I currently use a 10 year old API Grand Slam Supreme with very similar numbers and design.

thats my 2 cents but Ive been a 95% treestand hunter for 12 years.
Title: Re: tree stand Help,
Post by: Coasthunterjay on January 04, 2008, 12:04:03 AM: well you could always do what i do and make one...

(https://hunting-washington.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi12.tinypic.com%2F2w1t555.jpg&hash=b62b2e01fcc3d0ece0e60aacb829cb7ed694a5f4)

Not really like this :chuckle: but i sort of coppy cat other styles. Heavier but sturdy and safe. most the time cheaper.....
Title: Re: tree stand Help,
Post by: M_ray on January 04, 2008, 09:45:20 AM: Coasthunter, What state ya using that in? I thought it was illeagal to shoot out the window of a truck! :chuckle:
Title: Re: tree stand Help,
Post by: GoldTip on January 04, 2008, 11:45:25 AM: I use a summit viper XL, (own 2 of them) and absolutely love it. Very comfortable, easy to set up and light when packing it, I believe it weighs in at 22lbs. I have used a tree lounge, probably been 8 years ago, and it is as comfortable as your lazy boy at home, but also just as expensive and heavy as your lazy boy at home as well.
Title: Re: tree stand Help,
Post by: Track-er on January 08, 2008, 06:06:51 AM: Summit Viper here also.
Title: Re: tree stand Help,
Post by: PolarBear on January 08, 2008, 06:39:28 PM: I have used an API Grandslam Super Mag for many years and wouldn't trade it for anything. What I don't like about the Treelounges is that they sit so far away from the tree. I like to be close to the tree so my silhouette is broken up more.
Title: Re: tree stand Help,
Post by: Skycruiser on January 08, 2008, 07:58:21 PM: The lighter the better for me. I own two, identical. I hunt the same ridge in Stevens County every year and they are both stashed there in a plastic garbage bag until next year. I don't hunt the same stand for more than six hours and I like to be able to move them readily, with a minimum of noise.

I use screw in tree steps and get them at least 24' high, usually 30'. With a little practice, you'd be amazed at how quickly you can get them up. Mine strap right on to my backpack. I've had them so long, I forget the brand. Wear a safety strap.