Need help choosing tree stand!
 

I am 6'8" tall and just a hair over 325lbs and need a new climbing tree stand.I am trying to decide between the Tree Lounge bow hunter model and a Buckshot by Big Shot. Both of these climbers have models of us big guys but I would shure like to hear from someone who has first hand knowledge and experiance with these stands. Any help would be appreciated!

RE: Need help choosing tree stand!
 

The summit goliath gets my vote. Comfort level is amazing on my Viper which is the same as the goliath just smaller. I am 6'3'' and 210#.Note to myself; Don't piss off DE. Hunter.
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RE: Need help choosing tree stand!
 

Personaly, I don't think with your weight you should be in a climber. You any gear and the base all coming down on the seat every time you go up. Just isn't good.

RE: Need help choosing tree stand!
 

i wouldnt worry about it if you want to use a climber go ahead

RE: Need help choosing tree stand!
 

Dang, your a big ole boy. You can have mine sir. :DYou definantly need a heavy duty stand. Dont take a chance on anything that isn't rated for your weight. Basically you need something that will hold a volkswagon.

RE: Need help choosing tree stand!
 

yea try the goliath. my cousin is about your size give or take a few and he has one and has no problems. as all good stand hunters just use a nice safety harness and youll be fine

RE: Need help choosing tree stand!
 

The Summit Goliath is rated to 350 pounds, and I saw Travis "T Bone" Turner sit in one and he was well over 500. The Goliath is a great stand and will serve you not only well.......but safely. I assure you. Enjoy!

RE: Need help choosing tree stand!
 

"I saw Travis "T Bone" Turner sit in one and he was well over 500"

Wow!

RE: Need help choosing tree stand!
 

"The Summit Goliath is rated to 350 pounds, and I saw Travis "T Bone" Turner sit in one and he was well over 500. The Goliath is a great stand and will serve you not only well.......but safely. I assure you. Enjoy!"

So yourecommend people disregard the saftey load limits?:eek: It would not be to difficult for the 325 guy to exceed the 350 rating. Boots alone are heavy. On a rainy day he'd for sure pack on some pounds. The 500# guy, whoever he is, is most likley not known for his intelegence.:DAnd if I had anything to do with a stand company, wouldn't use as a role model.[8D]