Treestand / Carry on?
07-22-2007 | 08:37 AM
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Giant Nontypical
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From: Mont County, Pa
RE: Treestand / Carry on?
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Thanks for the help, guys. I think I will pay the extra forthe third piece. The guide I used the last 2 years actually had a few LW stands, so there was no problem.
The guide I'm hunting with this year uses those pin type stands[:'(]that fit into as many as 70 differantset (female)locations around his properties. I've used these in the past and found them to be too noisy. This is why I preferhaving my own stand that I KNOW is going to be quiet.
Yes, it's a hassel going through this, but like Don Higgins said, "sometimes you have to make certain sacrifices".
Thanks for the help, guys. I think I will pay the extra forthe third piece. The guide I used the last 2 years actually had a few LW stands, so there was no problem.
The guide I'm hunting with this year uses those pin type stands[:'(]that fit into as many as 70 differantset (female)locations around his properties. I've used these in the past and found them to be too noisy. This is why I preferhaving my own stand that I KNOW is going to be quiet.Yes, it's a hassel going through this, but like Don Higgins said, "sometimes you have to make certain sacrifices".
, my stand case is complete and ready forAlberta, can't wait. The front is a slide in section and I made a heavy cardboard liner as well. I haven't decided what to use for the handle. How's it look?
07-22-2007 | 09:46 AM
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Giant Nontypical
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From: Mont County, Pa
RE: Treestand / Carry on?
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for a little more you could have bought a new one, opened it when you got there, and duct tape the box closed for the return. any way you look at, duct tape is the answer.
for a little more you could have bought a new one, opened it when you got there, and duct tape the box closed for the return. any way you look at, duct tape is the answer.
07-22-2007 | 10:01 AM
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RE: Treestand / Carry on?
Nice case for what you need! if I were you I would put corners on the case, they're cheap, like $2.00 a pop and attached with 3 rivets! If you don't the case will get beat up pretty good and get caught up and the angle will get torn off!
Good luck!
Good luck!
07-22-2007 | 10:25 AM
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Nontypical Buck
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RE: Treestand / Carry on?
Its calles insurance, yes I would!
ORIGINAL: early in
A Lone Wolf climber is a $350 standand hasa cast aluminum platform. Would you trust just cardboard and duct tape for your stand?
ORIGINAL: arch
for a little more you could have bought a new one, opened it when you got there, and duct tape the box closed for the return. any way you look at, duct tape is the answer.
for a little more you could have bought a new one, opened it when you got there, and duct tape the box closed for the return. any way you look at, duct tape is the answer.
07-22-2007 | 11:17 AM
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Nontypical Buck
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RE: Treestand / Carry on?
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Just duct tape the stand to your case. Then it's one piece of luggage that's under 60 lbs. That's what we did with gun cases. Tape two together and now they're one.
If you want to call the airline first that's what I'd do. No shipping, no fees and no leaving it at home.
Just duct tape the stand to your case. Then it's one piece of luggage that's under 60 lbs. That's what we did with gun cases. Tape two together and now they're one.
If you want to call the airline first that's what I'd do. No shipping, no fees and no leaving it at home.
.....Made the mistake of using camo duct tape. It didn't hold nearly as much as the silver tape would have.......Yet I must say,it wasesthetically pleasing to the eye!
07-22-2007 | 11:35 AM
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RE: Treestand / Carry on?
I would have ups'd or fed ex'd out there and done the same thing to get it back home.Or I would have brought a couple of ratchet straps with me to make the guides stand more stable and quiet.
I do admire your committment though!
I do admire your committment though!
