Interesting comments re: the Ol' Man...some are valid, some not so much IMO...
Originally Posted by
bigbulls
*The numerous straps used on the stand are just waiting to trip you up.
Never had a problem with tripping on them. <shrugs>
*The blades do not lock to the tree well at all when you shift your weight from side to side and the stand shifts with you.
This can indeed be a problem when attached to a smaller tree. Never had this problem though when all the straps are connected on a larger tree.
*Having to step over the seat when you reach your height and step over it again to start climbing down is begging for someone to trip and fall.
Huh? The webbed seat is easily 'collapsed' and slid out of the way when climbing/descending. Just pull it back out when you want to sit. I've
never had to step over it.
*The aluminium stands break at the top of the support bar for the spreader arms.
I have one that I've used off and on for over 8 years...still appears to be a solid weld.
Not discounting your comments, but I've never had the problems you describe with an Ol' Man. The only thing that I don't like is the way the cable attaches with a pin; I much prefer the strap system like on the Lone Wolf stand.