ahh, i was just going to start a new post on this topic. i have an old loc on steel stand that some truspasser hung on my property. Its sturdy and fairly quiet but heavy. Also two cabelas scout lite stands from years ago, they are quiet and lightwieht aluminum, but have the standard strap for hanging. These have never creaked or popped on me, but mayby that's cause i only weigh 160 lbs. Next is my lonewolf hand climber. Best climber made. Period. Quiet, light, and extreamly functional. It gives me confidence to be in a stand that well constructed. I am currently trying to purchase the lone wolf alpha hang on with the hook system to replace my other three fixed stands. The off camber/off set bracket looks like a pretty sweet deal. In the same line of the alpha hang on, i would also recomend Chippewa Wedge Loc Stands. The outfitter that i hunt with uses these and they are right on par with lonewolf. They have a chain hang on system that works as well as any i've seen. Hang a chains in multiple locations and just move the stand. They hang on the chain in like four seconds and are rock solid. Many different options and models to choose from. Check out the website. They are made in michigan i believe. www.chippewawedgeloc.com
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