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Big Game Hunting => Deer Hunting => Topic started by: blmathis12 on August 07, 2011, 07:06:49 PM

Title: climbing treestands?
Post by: blmathis12 on August 07, 2011, 07:06:49 PM: Lookin into buying a climbing treestand anyone have any experience with them or recomendations? Im looking for the best bang for the $$$!
Title: Re: climbing treestands?
Post by: MuleySniper on August 07, 2011, 07:11:18 PM: Check on Craigslist. A guy was selling a Tree Lounge with the Archery package (not sure what that is) for $150 a week or so ago.
MS
Title: Re: climbing treestands?
Post by: dlaw on August 07, 2011, 10:27:50 PM: Might have been my tree stand. I have a self climber made by Summit. I just am not a tree stand hunter. Used it 6 times I think. Have the harness to go with it and instructional dvd. Send me a PM if you more details. Thanks, Dan
Title: Re: climbing treestands?
Post by: bwhntr350 on August 08, 2011, 05:46:19 AM: Three are good, Summit, Summit and Summit, but then again, that is just my opinion:)
Title: Re: climbing treestands?
Post by: whacker1 on August 08, 2011, 06:03:33 AM: advice given to me by an avid tree stand hunter. By a size bigger than you need, because once you get in the tree you will will want the extra space. I bought a Summit for fat kids last year, and the extra space is very nice.
Title: Re: climbing treestands?
Post by: trophyhunt on August 08, 2011, 06:22:42 AM: Make sure it's light, I love hiking in a few miles and then getting in my stand. It's nice having the climber so you can find new areas on the move and just get up in your perch any place you want.
Title: Re: climbing treestands?
Post by: CAMPMEAT on August 08, 2011, 06:29:45 AM: I have a 2 man, 300 # weight limit, never used 15'. Gear Guide brand $125, come and get it.