If there was an area where a conventional climber wouldn't work that you were just desparate to hunt maybe , but being a meat hunter I don't see myself panting over any deer while hanging from that contraption all day . No thanks , I'd sooner hide behind a bush in a nice safe folding chair.

Exactly!!!

The reason they cost so much is b/c they realize that there are only so manyidiots that would actually buy the gimmick and theyneed to have maximum bang for their buck... Like davidmil said, POS......

I am not a fan of them either, but we sell them at the archery shop where I work part time. Some hunters love them and some hate them. They are popular with a lot of backcountry elk hunters because they are light weight and easy to pack. I myself don't own one and don't plan to either. I do have 4 other hang on stands but even then in the elk country I hunt their are only two directions UP and DOWN, unless a wallow is at the top of a ridge there is always somthing higher. I put a stand over a wallow a few years back, I climbed the tree hung the stand then sat in it to clear the branches. Only then did I realize that the ground behind me going up the mountain was only 20 yards away at eye level. And the wallow in front seemed almost strait down. I quickly took down the tree stand and made a good ground blind. I am planning on buying a nice ground blind soon, just havn't decided as to which one yet.

I know a few guys who use those, and love them. Not for me, but some guys go crazy over them!

I too have a buddy here in MI that swears by them but I just cant see myself in one. What happens when the big 150" comes in from your off side and isnt going to come across in front of you. I would think youwould need to swing your whole body to the opposite side of the tree. Right??? Man that seem like alot more movement than just turning to the right or the left like you would on a normal platform. Who knows???

Jason

Pass Thru, it's all in the name bro! The Lone Wolf..... he he he...

Hell, why not just buy a climber?

Looks uncomfortable to me[&:]

I read Bowhunting Pressured Whiteails by John Eberhart andChris Eberhart. The authors swear by the Ambush Sling which is very similar. I have not used one, but everything else in the book is solid so I have no reason to believe that this device wouldn't be useful.

You can hunt from almost any tree.

It's quieter than a climber especially if you set your climbing spikes during winter/spring scouts.

You have more options on shooting directions.

The author says not to try it you're overweight.