Good Hanging Treestand
#11
Spike
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: IA
Posts: 61
RE: Good Hanging Treestand
I'm a fairly large person at 6'4" 230 pounds and the Lone Wolf is lightwieght, quiet, and comfortable. I purchased one 4 years ago and couldn't be happier.I've owned others but I can't imagine them coming out with anything I would be any more satisfied with.
#12
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: Wayne Co. Michigan
Posts: 203
RE: Good Hanging Treestand
I would have to agree that the King Kong Series treestands by Gorilla are some of the best stands out there. my dad is a big guy and he's been known to sit into one for up to 10 hours straight. Another cool feature is that all new Gorillas come with a lineman style belt which makes setting it up unbelievebly easier. You really get alot for $100.
#15
RE: Good Hanging Treestand
Before you buy, email or call Summit and request a 2006 catalog. They have some new hang on stands out this year that look very comfortable. As far as theft goes the only sure fire way is to remove the stand when you leave. Ihad 2 stands stolena couple years back. Both stands were locked to the tree with a steel cable and a large masterlock, both had the bottom 4 steps removed and both were well off the beaten path.I assume they cut the cable and or lock. My point is, if they really want your stand youmight as well kiss it good bye.
#16
RE: Good Hanging Treestand
I 6'5"and a bisquit away from 300lbs and the chippewa's are perfect for bigger guys,also all their models are built for the different size hunters,the seat to platform comes in three different heights,also on most or all thier models the platforms can be adjusted (for tree lean)and some the seats do this also. Heres a link to them http://www.chippewawedgeloc.com/
#17
RE: Good Hanging Treestand
Buck Slayer, I would hop on over to Menards, Home Depot etc.
Just buy a good cable lock for about 10$
Also, try using screw in steps that just have the bolt in the tree (forgot who makes them), then you can take the first couple steps home with you every night.
This should keep the theft down.. it has for me!
Just buy a good cable lock for about 10$
Also, try using screw in steps that just have the bolt in the tree (forgot who makes them), then you can take the first couple steps home with you every night.
This should keep the theft down.. it has for me!
#19
RE: Good Hanging Treestand
I bought a Lone Wolf Alpha hang on stand last year, it was so great that I bought another one three weeks later. I weigh the same as you and this is absolutely the best stand I've ever been in. It is the most adjustable, quiet, sturdy and comfortable stand I think you'll ever find.
#20
Join Date: Sep 2004
Posts: 163
RE: Good Hanging Treestand
as the last guy said lone wolf cost a little more but it is worth the money if you buy one it will be the last stand you will buy. I bought the alpha hang on and climbing sticks that attatch to the stand tight w/out rattling around making noise. it is buy far the easiest stand i have ever hung up. i can walk in in the dark, put the climbing sticks and stant up if there isn't much trimming in less than 10 min. you can put them in crooked trees, leaning trees as long as it isn't that severe. go to lonewolftreestands.com and check them out.