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Off Season Projects---updated improving cheap Ladder stands
I had a thread going on this a few weeks back:
http://www.huntingnet.com/forum/tm.aspx?m=3296254 I have updated the content on my web site, took a few more picture and add several tips and hint for improving the cheap River Edge or Comfort Zone tree stands with the small foot space. See this for updated info: http://www.the-gleasons.com/How%20to%20make%20Wings%20for%20Ladder%20Stands.pd f Amoung the improvements: 1) double tree pictue and explained why they are preferred 2) locks for the tree stand 3) carabiner 4) rain and snow Best Wishes for improving your hunting, Chap  |
RE: Off Season Projects---updated improving cheap Ladder stands
Good information there Chap. You still wear a good harness now.. :D
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RE: Off Season Projects---updated improving cheap Ladder stands
ORIGINAL: cayugad Good information there Chap. You still wear a good harness now.. :D |
RE: Off Season Projects---updated improving cheap Ladder stands
good info, very nice ideas.
may i add my 2. get 4th section to put you up 19ft in archery.not necessary in gun season, 15 ft is fine. use my stadium seat from wal-mart with swivel bracket or a swivel boat seat complete. no way i can sit all day without that STADIUM SEAT with arm rests. it makes me feel good and not fear falling over side of seat platform. i wish i could sit on wood platform in a tree, those days are gone:) best advice i can give ,MAKE SURE THE TREE IS BIGGEST YOU CAN GET. wind will make a small tree sway. i was only one here in my area that did not get sea sick first week of deer in a tree, i picked a big chestnut tree that did not move.;) |
RE: Off Season Projects---updated improving cheap Ladder stands
ORIGINAL: sproulman good info, very nice ideas. may i add my 2. get 4th section to put you up 19ft in archery.not necessary in gun season, 15 ft is fine. use my stadium seat from wal-mart with swivel bracket or a swivel boat seat complete. no way i can sit all day without that STADIUM SEAT with arm rests. it makes me feel good and not fear falling over side of seat platform. i wish i could sit on wood platform in a tree, those days are gone:) best advice i can give ,MAKE SURE THE TREE IS BIGGEST YOU CAN GET. wind will make a small tree sway. i was only one here in my area that did not get sea sick first week of deer in a tree, i picked a big chestnut tree that did not move.;) Chap |
RE: Off Season Projects---updated improving cheap Ladder stands
i lay ladder on ground and bolt all sections together.
i keep the ground section about 4 ft from tree.i pound 2 stakes at bottom ladder rail to keep it from sliding while lifting then i pick up the platform section and which is 20 ft long from tree and i walk under it grabbing rungs as i slowly walk, 1 rung at time. it slowly goes up in air then will head towards the tree. you should have seen me try this when i did not bolt sections together,oh my, i would get it straight in air and 1 section would pop out:) only problem is if you have laural on ground,so what i do is let it fall to tree from a good ground spot,THEN i slowly move it around tree where i want it.. takes me about 1 hr to put up a 20 ft stand by myself,other time is trying it out and adjusting it, that takes another hr getting it level |
RE: Off Season Projects---updated improving cheap Ladder stands
ORIGINAL: sproulman i lay ladder on ground and bolt all sections together. i keep the ground section about 4 ft from tree.i pound 2 stakes at bottom ladder rail to keep it from sliding while lifting then i pick up the platform section and which is 20 ft long from tree and i walk under it grabbing rungs as i slowly walk, 1 rung at time. it slowly goes up in air then will head towards the tree. you should have seen me try this when i did not bolt sections together,oh my, i would get it straight in air and 1 section would pop out:) only problem is if you have laural on ground,so what i do is let it fall to tree from a good ground spot,THEN i slowly move it around tree where i want it.. takes me about 1 hr to put up a 20 ft stand by myself,other time is trying it out and adjusting it, that takes another hr getting it level only thing i have to do ismount swivel to seat . i think i am going to just use a tie down rachet strapstrap to hold it too platform so its easy to adjust in and out from tree and easier to carry out after season is over. i agree, with your wood step idea and that seat with a boat swivel, what a nice setup. |
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