Ladder Stand
08-08-2006 | 09:16 PM
#1
Thread Starter
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From: Wisconsin
Ladder Stand
I am contemplating purchasing a new ladder stand to use during both gun and bow season. Has anyone spent anytime in a River's Edge stand? If so, what did you think? Also does anyone have any recomendations for a quality ladder stand that can be used for both bow and gun? Thanks!
08-08-2006 | 11:00 PM
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Fork Horn
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From: Wisconsin
RE: Ladder Stand
I just got a new 12 ft. ladder stand last week from Menards. I can't remember the brand name right now...I think something with "Timber" in it...I will definitly send you another message when i go out and check the box. Anyway it comes in two sizes: a 12 ft stand for 2 people...with a shooting rail....or a 15 ft for one person, without a shooting rail. It was very easy to set up and its very comfortable and quiet. The 12 ft was like $20 more than the 15ft one....hope that helps!!!
08-09-2006 | 05:59 AM
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Nontypical Buck
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From: VA, USA
RE: Ladder Stand
I've got a 2 man ladder stand I bought a few years ago. Not a bad stand at all. It is definately a better gun stand than a bow stand. However for getting my son involved with hunting it does great.
08-09-2006 | 09:02 AM
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Nontypical Buck
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From: Southwest PA
RE: Ladder Stand
I bought a 15' hunters view at Dicks Sporting Goods last summer for $50.00. It's been great. I've only bow hunted out of it (only because that is all I can do behind the house.) Easy setup and comfortable.
Not sure if you have them in your area. I saw the same one on sale for $60 recently. Last summer they did a 'lowest of the season' and that's when I grabbed it.
www.dickssportinggoods.com
Ladders are nice because the are already setup and you are in quickly. but I still have an API climber that goes everywhere else with me. I'm setup and in the tree in 10 minutes.
Not sure if you have them in your area. I saw the same one on sale for $60 recently. Last summer they did a 'lowest of the season' and that's when I grabbed it.
www.dickssportinggoods.com
Ladders are nice because the are already setup and you are in quickly. but I still have an API climber that goes everywhere else with me. I'm setup and in the tree in 10 minutes.
08-09-2006 | 10:29 AM
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Dominant Buck
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From: Ramsey , Indiana
RE: Ladder Stand
How about this one ?
15' ladder stand
If you happen to be one of their Buyer's Club members it can be delivered to your door for $113 .
15' ladder stand
If you happen to be one of their Buyer's Club members it can be delivered to your door for $113 .
08-09-2006 | 10:40 AM
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Nontypical Buck
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From: Southwest Ohio
RE: Ladder Stand
I have a River's Edge and it works just fine. I use ladder stands is pines mostly. The only problem I have had is where the sections slide into each other slipping a little between hunts,so when you climb up they can shift and make a squeeking noise. I don't know how that would be avoided though, especially after a storm or something.
