Off Season Projects---updated improving cheap Ladder stands
02-07-2009, 03:39 PM
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Nontypical Buck
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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
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
02-07-2009, 06:21 PM
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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.
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.
02-08-2009, 11:31 AM
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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.
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
02-08-2009, 05:20 PM
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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
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
02-08-2009, 05:30 PM
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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
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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