Hang ons
 

Ok how do u put one of these up with 1 hand. mine has a chain instead of a ratchet strap. u have to out the chain in this hook. I cant get it up high enough. THX

RE: Hang ons
 

Ive never trusted a chain, buy you a ratchet strap and we'll all feel safer.

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yeah he chain rolls down the tree every time i get in it

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yeh definately get you strap i think i might even have 2 on my hang on.lol plus the T-screw plus the Chain. Its solid though!

RE: Hang ons
 

I'd ditch the Chain and use a Ratchet strap or 2 in place of it.
I hang my Lock-onson a screw-inhook so they stay in place then I have both hands free to tighten the ratchet straps. I have an old harness I use just for hanging treestands with a linemans belt hookup.

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what could i use as a linemans belt some good strong rope?

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I use a lineman's belt with two heavy D-Rings on the belt. I have a heavy rope with metal snap connectors with a slip loop so you can adjust the length for different size trees. I use 2 ratchet straps to secure the stand and a T-Screw to hold it up until I can get the straps attached. I recommend a strong rope as several years ago I had a nylon web strap purchased from Bass Pro break on me and I fell 20 feet. I found out I couldn't fly but I was very fortunate and walked away. The only repercussion is a stiff back that I didn't have before. Good luck and hunt safe.

RE: Hang ons
 

A lineman's rig complete with gaffs and climbing belt can be found for just over $100 here:
Climing gear

Surely your life is worth that little, get proper gear.

RE: Hang ons
 

ok got the attacking part but how do u get the stand 20ft in the air?

RE: Hang ons
 

Either with climbing sticks or tree screws. Is that what your asking?

Go to http://www.cabelas.com/ and them type Key Word Search: Climbing Sticks.

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Simply tie the same kind of rope you'll use to pull your Bow up with to your belt or harness. When you get up to the height you want pull the stand up. I use that Screw-In Hook I mentioned earlier when doing this and it helps to wrap the rope around it once to take all the weight of the stand off your hands. You could use a close branch as well I imagine if theres one just throw the rope over it before you try pulling the stand up.
Another tip I'll share with you that I use is a small Backpack(worn backwards)for all the steps and straps I'll need so I dont have to make a bunch of trips up and down the tree.;)

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now a ladder stand i assume u walk up under it untill it hits the tree?

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Yeah...I just put the bottom of the ladder whereI think it will be in the ground when the stands up on the tree. Like a pivot point and walk up under the ladder until the stand goes over towards the tree. Then adjust it so the back of the top part of it sits correctly against the tree. Then I personally like to step/jump on the bottom step of the ladder to get it to go into the ground to add stability. Then I attach the stabilizer bar to the tree trunk as high as I can reach before I climb to the top and attach that to the tree with a ratchet strap.
I consider a treestand installed properly if theres very little or no movement at all(prefferably) when I shift my wieght while up in it.