ORIGINAL: timbercruiser
It would depend on what kind of topography and cover you have in the area you want to put the stand. On the edge of big fields, relatively flat, it should work fine. I am usually in timber of some kind and I want to get as high as I can and still be able to see.You might be able to extend the legs two or three feet without too much trouble.
Like timber stated above...but I prefer a climbing stand. Mobile, light weight, and I can change my height as needed. And you said 7ft for that ladder stand??...only if you are on a side of a ridge looking down the down side with trails headed down the hill. Outside of that I can't see where else you would want to be only 7 to 8ft off the ground. Just my opinion. Good luck to ya.
