For you guys that set up hang ons everytime in and out like bowhuntingfool and Robin aimlow, how long does it take and what is the procedure you go through?
I have always wondered how this could be easier than using a climber because I hate hanging stands. Are the Lone Wolf's that easy to hang? The idea sounds great, especially if you already have some steps set up in various trees throughout your property...Just grab your 10 lb LW and go.
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I use the Folding detachable Cranford steps and have the Lags already in before hunting season. It's just a matter of clipping the steps on and climbing up.
I can see that if done correctly and practiced.....you can do this more quietly than a climber, maybe..
But, dont you sweat alot more ? I see guys whom bring ladder sticks into the woods with them, set them up and then climb up to hang the stand. WAY TOO MUCH WORK..
Exactly, this is what I'm referring to. How long does it take you guys to fully set up 3 steps and your stand.
After watching the lone wolf instructional videos, it's looking a little more appealing.
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back when I used a lot more hang-ons would say about 10 mins with safety belt on and settled - problem is by the time you have the stand and steps almost to the weight of a climber -
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If the steps are in already, 5 minutes. If I put in steps, add another 10-12. I use the one piece Cransford screw ins and you cannot believe how easy they are to put in.
Starting new: Unfold my stand, tie a rope to it and the other end to me. Put my steps in the pouch of my SOP harness. Put in bottom 3 steps, go up, attach climbing belt and start putting in steps. Space them even with one foot down, one up on step, next step goes in at my armpit level. Nearly always use 10 steps to equal about 19 feet. Steps in, keep left foot down, right foot up, haul stand up and hold it with left hand folded up against tree. Hook strap with right hand, pull snug, unfold stand, set it, unhook strap, step into stand, hook back up, set stand with body weight jolt next to tree. Done.
If I was alone, and not planning on coming back down for equipment, I use a second rope tied to the stand and tied to my stuff, bow included. Usually now though, a rope gets throw up to me so I can hang the camera stand too.
IMO, the key to hanging most any kind of loc-on type stand, strap or chain, is to realize that there is no need to get the chain or strap very tight. The stand becomes solid by unfolding it and sliding it downward ("setting it"). This creates the correct tension for stability.
Another key is the kind of steps. I simply cannot stress how effortless those Cransfords are to get started, and to get screwed in.
I have had deer come by me many times in the dark after I hung a stand and still hadn't pulled my bow up.
It takes me about 10 minutes to hang a stand from the minute I get to my tree! Sometimes I use 3 sticks and sometimes 4 sticks depending on the tree.
I hang the 1st stick, climb on that and hang the second stick and climb down.
I then tie my bow on to my Hoist rope and grab my stand rope to pull up my stand with.
I take the last stick and the 2 ropes go up, hang the 3rd stick, climb on that, pull up my stand, hang it, climb into it and pull up my bow and Good to hunt! 10 minutes tops!
Put it this way I bought a new Climber 2 years ago and used it 4 times and not once last season, thinking about selling it!
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