Off Season Projects---updated improving cheap Ladder stands

gleason.chapman · 02-07-2009, 03:39 PM

I had a thread going on this a few weeks back:

http://www.huntingnet.com/forum/tm.aspx?m=3296254

I have updated the content on my web site, took a few more picture and add several tips and hint for improving the cheap River Edge or Comfort Zone tree stands with the small foot space. See this for updated info:

http://www.the-gleasons.com/How%20to%20make%20Wings%20for%20Ladder%20Stands.pd f

Amoung the improvements:
1) double tree pictue and explained why they are preferred
2) locks for the tree stand
3) carabiner
4) rain and snow

Best Wishes for improving your hunting,
Chap

cayugad · 02-07-2009, 04:57 PM

Good information there Chap. You still wear a good harness now..

gleason.chapman · 02-07-2009, 05:45 PM

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ORIGINAL: cayugad

Good information there Chap. You still wear a good harness now..

Yes, always. Never in a tree without it. Chap

sproulman · 02-07-2009, 06:21 PM

good info, very nice ideas.

may i add my 2.

get 4th section to put you up 19ft in archery.not necessary in gun season, 15 ft is fine.

use my stadium seat from wal-mart with swivel bracket or a swivel boat seat complete.

no way i can sit all day without that STADIUM SEAT with arm rests.

it makes me feel good and not fear falling over side of seat platform.

i wish i could sit on wood platform in a tree, those days are gone

best advice i can give ,MAKE SURE THE TREE IS BIGGEST YOU CAN GET.

wind will make a small tree sway.

i was only one here in my area that did not get sea sick first week of deer in a tree, i picked a big chestnut tree that did not move.

gleason.chapman · 02-08-2009, 11:31 AM

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ORIGINAL: sproulman

good info, very nice ideas.

may i add my 2.

get 4th section to put you up 19ft in archery.not necessary in gun season, 15 ft is fine.

use my stadium seat from wal-mart with swivel bracket or a swivel boat seat complete.

no way i can sit all day without that STADIUM SEAT with arm rests.

it makes me feel good and not fear falling over side of seat platform.

i wish i could sit on wood platform in a tree, those days are gone

best advice i can give ,MAKE SURE THE TREE IS BIGGEST YOU CAN GET.

wind will make a small tree sway.

i was only one here in my area that did not get sea sick first week of deer in a tree, i picked a big chestnut tree that did not move.

The extra section to make a 15 foot into a 20 foot is a good idea for archery, you do need an extra brace and a ladder to put it up however. The idea for a stadium seat is excellent also. I was looking for one yesterday at Walmart, but didn't see one in the Sportings good section, maybe at a Super Walmart, the one I was at was a small one. As for the the big tree, that is super advice. I like a big tree also, but you need an extra nylon belt to go around a big tree so carry an extra in your backpack (the cheap stands come with extra nylon belts). Thanks for your wisdom Sproulman. I wanna try the swivel seat.
Chap

sproulman · 02-08-2009, 05:20 PM

i lay ladder on ground and bolt all sections together.

i keep the ground section about 4 ft from tree.i pound 2 stakes at bottom ladder rail to keep it from sliding while lifting

then i pick up the platform section and which is 20 ft long from tree and i walk under it grabbing rungs as i slowly walk, 1 rung at time.

it slowly goes up in air then will head towards the tree.

you should have seen me try this when i did not bolt sections together,oh my, i would get it straight in air and 1 section would pop out

only problem is if you have laural on ground,so what i do is let it fall to tree from a good ground spot,THEN i slowly move it around tree where i want it..

takes me about 1 hr to put up a 20 ft stand by myself,other time is trying it out and adjusting it, that takes another hr getting it level

sproulman · 02-08-2009, 05:30 PM

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ORIGINAL: sproulman

i lay ladder on ground and bolt all sections together.

i keep the ground section about 4 ft from tree.i pound 2 stakes at bottom ladder rail to keep it from sliding while lifting

then i pick up the platform section and which is 20 ft long from tree and i walk under it grabbing rungs as i slowly walk, 1 rung at time.

it slowly goes up in air then will head towards the tree.

you should have seen me try this when i did not bolt sections together,oh my, i would get it straight in air and 1 section would pop out

only problem is if you have laural on ground,so what i do is let it fall to tree from a good ground spot,THEN i slowly move it around tree where i want it..

takes me about 1 hr to put up a 20 ft stand by myself,other time is trying it out and adjusting it, that takes another hr getting it level

some of boat seats have swivel installed on them but most dont have handrails,that handrail on the stadium seat is neat, you are comfortable not worrying about falling over sides.also it folds down and you can put a plastic bag over it and rain/snow dont get you seat wet or cold and icy.

only thing i have to do ismount swivel to seat .

i think i am going to just use a tie down rachet strapstrap to hold it too platform so its easy to adjust in and out from tree and easier to carry out after season is over.

i agree, with your wood step idea and that seat with a boat swivel, what a nice setup.