I've been using one for about 6 seasons now and have never had any trouble. I use the factory straps and they've always been steady. No noise & very lite.Extend the strap before you climb and it's a breeze to set up.
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I probably have 12 gorilla stands. at least! ill do inventory in month. Either way there not as good as they used to be IMO. They used to be better constructed. I dont have problems with the straps,i bought two new gorillas this year and bow squeked, which i never had happen before.
I also bought another rivers edge stand, I have about 10 rivers edges too and no problems with them. Gorillas have a longer platform and River edge offers a wider platform but not as long. Id go with the top end gorillas or the rivers edge if you want to get a decent stand for $70. The cheaper gorillas arent as good as they used to be.
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Not sure why some of you are having strap issues?? The only problem I ever had was learining how to loosen them to get the stand down. Unless they have changed in the past couple years.
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I will agree they are quiet and good construction but man unless the guy's who say they aren't heavy have never used other stands i would strongly disagree they are the heaviest stands I have ever hung. My buddy has about 6 of different sizes and they are ball busters to hang compaired to my summits and others I have. I bought 3 new field and stream stands list year for $30 and they are the best under $50 stands I have ever bought, they fold, carrry and hang great, much lighter. They make a little bigger model for $50 but I'm good with the smaller platforms. I would recomment the F&S over the, you need a Gorilla, to hang them but both are quiet and well built.
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