Oldelkhunter, Thanks for the reply. I just thought I would ask about the stands you might sell.I don't know if these guys would have bought them or not but I thought I could help all concerned.I bought my New Version a couple years ago when I received an email offering them in the "Goodwill program" they had.I paid 199.95 NIB.Not a demo they offer from time to time.I have a sneaky feeling with as many complaints TL is receiving ,that the old version might reappear.Once I'm turned around and settled in I'm okay with the new version, it's the ascending and descending where I've had my problems.I was coming down when my stand fell that approx 4' drop.(Yah! I almost had to change my draws.)I make sure now I use that Mickey Mouse Cable setup that comes with the new version.I had just taken it loose when it gave way and slipped.It's a shame the way we have to lock these stands. A few of us lease property in S.E. Ga.Even there I lock my ladders stands which stay out the whole season.My TL's I'll put on tree. I might leave it over night but if I'm not going to use it right away I take it down.To big a gamble to leave it out.We know there are the locals going out there when we are gone back home.That's hard to control,but I sure don't want to supply them with hunting equipment too.I hope you find some old versions.If I find another one locally I have to grab it..
Ruger Redhawk

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