pegs vs ladder
 

what do you guys think work better for a hand on stand screw in pegs or ladders or other?

RE: pegs vs ladder
 

I would go with some sort of ladder sticks that attach to the tree. Theyre a little more expensive and bulky than screw in steps but well worth it. They attach to the tree in seconds and IMO much safer and easier to climb up.

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Yep....same here. Definitly worth the money. Can't beat the time and safeness.

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ladder for sure, pegs scare me, specially in the rain or snow.

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ladders,

safer like others said, plus easier to install and don't damage tree.
Some places don't let you use pegs, especially timber company land!

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i like my screw in steps... i tired the ladder sticks... if it isnt a fairly strait tree the ladder sticks can be kinda hard to set up...

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Agreed. I like a combination of all types of stands so I can meet any need. There are some trees the ladder sticks would be MORE dangerous.

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Sticks.

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i would go with ladder sticks

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I agree, ALSO, try putting those ladder sticks in your coat pocket and walking a mile.

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Oh yeah, no doubt about it. The pegs have their place and all..but if you can use a ladder or sticks...do it. So much easier, and easier on the tree too.

I also use climbing spikes and a lineman harness for places I can't spike into trees, and cannot use ladders or sticks. Gotta keep lots of options open. Its a great method when you need to use a climber, but can't because of not having the right sort of tree.

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Another vote for whatever fits the the specific tree/set-up best. I really hate screwing in those steps, but they have their uses. I got a setof the
strap on steps,

Ameristep® Strap-On Tree Steps

and they work great and are much easier to use but you pay for the convenience. They are listed now as 3 packs for $21.99 where as you can get 12 screw ins for like $35.00. I got my strapped stepslast year on sale and I got 9 of them for $15.99 x 3. So they were still almost $50 bucks but IMO well worth it considering I wasn't screwing in steps.

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I'm a fan of the ladder sticks that are one complete piece.

However I've seen these sold in the local bow show for about $40 per segment. They are climbing"gorilla" sticksthat have steps that rotate into position. Thereby elimnating the clunkyness of carrying them into the woods. Essentially your carrying a bunch of straight sticks. They are made of alumninum and are very light too.

Tom