WesternMdHardwoods

I am worried about the chains on my api grand slam lite! I have been using the treestand for probably 4-5years now, last year i took all the old chewed up heat shrinking off the chains and put on new after cleaning and oiling up the chain! It didnt look to be in bad shape but just curious if anyone has ever changed their chains and should i continue to be worried? I cant help but to worry about it?????? Thanks

Zingnut

I have six years on my Bowhunter extreme and the original chans get a new shrink tube every season adn still feel 100% confident in them.

~Jeff

bigbulls

Those are motorcycle chains designed to take a whole lot more abuse than you andthat treestand will ever be able to throw at them.

I think you are safe.

Ohio Bowhunter75

Mine is the original model.Well over 10 years old and is doing fine,without any concerns.

Hoofers

Not worried about mine. Repaired the shrink tubing couple weeks ago. It is not motorcycle chain either. I'd say some type of industrial chain. My old bikes would snap that chain like butter.

matt068

Those chains will last forever its the shrink wrap that don't. Had mine 7yrs and they are never even a thought

longbeardbuster

I have had my API for about 7 years and when the shrink wrap started to tear up, I put a piece of a black rubber hose on both the top and bottom chains. The hose has been on there the last 3 or 4 years and has held up well with no physical damage to the hose.

RIStrutStopper

I have 4 or 5 years on my chains, I still trust them. I put regular clear tubing from home depot on them in place of the crappy shrink wrap, that has been holding up well the last 2 seasons. I think I read somewhere that the chains are for combines and you can get them in bulk at a tractor supply place...

davepjr71

I have over 10 years on my chain with no wear or tear. Like another posted stated. The chain is made to handle forces a lot greater than you will put on it from climbing a tree.

MO farmer

I've had mine for 10 years and not had a problem, but if you're looking for a replacement I know Cabelas sells the chains and pins.