Tree Stand Question
09-26-2007, 07:46 PM
#1
Thread Starter
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: Mesa, Arizona
Posts: 229
Tree Stand Question
I am completely new to bowhunting, and will be climbing a tree stand for the first time this year. I have a few questions about them. First of all, should I get a climber or non-climber? I don'tknow much about the differences between the two. Second, which may sound very dumb, how do you use them? By that, I mean, how do you get and stay up in one? any help would be appreciated. Thank you.
09-27-2007, 05:38 AM
#2
Giant Nontypical
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Nekoosa Wi USA
Posts: 6,066
RE: Tree Stand Question
This is a post that needs to be taken seriously as your life is at risk. Im not trying to scare you but its true and 99% of the folks on here that use treestands will agree with me. If this is your first year using a treestand, you need to go out with someone and see how the stands are hung. Get yourself a high quality stand, Gorilla, API, Rivers Edge, Hunters View make some excellent stands and all come with TMA Certified Full body harness with climbing aid/belt. I would recomend a good hang on stand your first coupl eyears untill you get used to being in a stand. Then work your way up to a climber. Follow assembly instructions to the max, read an understand your users guide word for word, if you have questions call the manufacturer of the stand you purchase. Never hang your stand alone, always have some there to spot you. Practice hanging your stand at ground level before attempting hanging in the woods. If you dont feel as if you are going to be comfortable using a hang on stand, look into a ladder stand. They are simple to assemble and most can be put up by yourself or with 1 extra person. Ladder stands are safer than hang ons and climbers but not as portable if youre moving from spot to spot or hunting public ground. If you have any further questions please dont feel bad for asking we are all here to help you out, we are a big happy family, aint that right Sweet Cheeks 
09-27-2007, 05:43 AM
#3
Typical Buck
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: Chambersburg, PA
Posts: 812
RE: Tree Stand Question
ORIGINAL: wis_bow_huntr
This is a post that needs to be taken seriously as your life is at risk. Im not trying to scare you but its true and 99% of the folks on here that use treestands will agree with me. If this is your first year using a treestand, you need to go out with someone and see how the stands are hung. Get yourself a high quality stand, Gorilla, API, Rivers Edge, Hunters View make some excellent stands and all come with TMA Certified Full body harness with climbing aid/belt. I would recomend a good hang on stand your first coupl eyears untill you get used to being in a stand. Then work your way up to a climber. Follow assembly instructions to the max, read an understand your users guide word for word, if you have questions call the manufacturer of the stand you purchase. Never hang your stand alone, always have some there to spot you. Practice hanging your stand at ground level before attempting hanging in the woods. If you dont feel as if you are going to be comfortable using a hang on stand, look into a ladder stand. They are simple to assemble and most can be put up by yourself or with 1 extra person. Ladder stands are safer than hang ons and climbers but not as portable if youre moving from spot to spot or hunting public ground. If you have any further questions please dont feel bad for asking we are all here to help you out, we are a big happy family, aint that right Sweet Cheeks
This is a post that needs to be taken seriously as your life is at risk. Im not trying to scare you but its true and 99% of the folks on here that use treestands will agree with me. If this is your first year using a treestand, you need to go out with someone and see how the stands are hung. Get yourself a high quality stand, Gorilla, API, Rivers Edge, Hunters View make some excellent stands and all come with TMA Certified Full body harness with climbing aid/belt. I would recomend a good hang on stand your first coupl eyears untill you get used to being in a stand. Then work your way up to a climber. Follow assembly instructions to the max, read an understand your users guide word for word, if you have questions call the manufacturer of the stand you purchase. Never hang your stand alone, always have some there to spot you. Practice hanging your stand at ground level before attempting hanging in the woods. If you dont feel as if you are going to be comfortable using a hang on stand, look into a ladder stand. They are simple to assemble and most can be put up by yourself or with 1 extra person. Ladder stands are safer than hang ons and climbers but not as portable if youre moving from spot to spot or hunting public ground. If you have any further questions please dont feel bad for asking we are all here to help you out, we are a big happy family, aint that right Sweet Cheeks
09-27-2007, 06:03 AM
#4
Giant Nontypical
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Ohio
Posts: 7,876
RE: Tree Stand Question
Get one and practise many times before you use one. It takes a routine to go from vehicle to tree and back to vehicle, safe and soundless. Otherwise at the very least you'll be very wore out and there won't be much to shootat. You could do yourself harm as well.
Maybe you should just take6 monthsand read as much about them as possible, get onethen practise 6 monthsbefore you head out. Tons of post here and everywhere on their safe/use. Most falls occur because the user is negligent in in being prepared to use one. Get used to it before you operate oneIN THE DARK. In other words be able to use it blind folded.
Maybe you should just take6 monthsand read as much about them as possible, get onethen practise 6 monthsbefore you head out. Tons of post here and everywhere on their safe/use. Most falls occur because the user is negligent in in being prepared to use one. Get used to it before you operate oneIN THE DARK. In other words be able to use it blind folded.
09-27-2007, 06:43 AM
#9
Fork Horn
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: Virginia
Posts: 291
RE: Tree Stand Question
Wis bow hunter, and steelhead:
The only thing in your words of wisdom above that i would have to disagree with is that I think he should start with a climber. I feel that climbers are safer than hangons because most climbers have a bar around the front and most hangons do not. also a ladder stand with a bar in the front is a good idea. If a stand has a bar in the front in all honesty you have to try to fall out of that thing. It being your first time in a tree you will be safer and much more confident with it comes time to move around if you have a stand that has a bar around in front of you. oh yeah and WEAR A HARNESS!!! but dont worry the last 4 treestands that I have bought have come with harnesses.
The only thing in your words of wisdom above that i would have to disagree with is that I think he should start with a climber. I feel that climbers are safer than hangons because most climbers have a bar around the front and most hangons do not. also a ladder stand with a bar in the front is a good idea. If a stand has a bar in the front in all honesty you have to try to fall out of that thing. It being your first time in a tree you will be safer and much more confident with it comes time to move around if you have a stand that has a bar around in front of you. oh yeah and WEAR A HARNESS!!! but dont worry the last 4 treestands that I have bought have come with harnesses.
09-27-2007, 08:17 AM
#10
Fork Horn
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: Winston Salem NC
Posts: 356
RE: Tree Stand Question
ORIGINAL: Slo-Pitch
Wis bow hunter, and steelhead:
The only thing in your words of wisdom above that i would have to disagree with is that I think he should start with a climber. I feel that climbers are safer than hangons because most climbers have a bar around the front and most hangons do not. Oh yea...WEAR A HARNESS!!!!
Wis bow hunter, and steelhead:
The only thing in your words of wisdom above that i would have to disagree with is that I think he should start with a climber. I feel that climbers are safer than hangons because most climbers have a bar around the front and most hangons do not. Oh yea...WEAR A HARNESS!!!!
Wishing I was up a tree.
Reid
I just received an e-mail with this link that might be helpful...
Different Tree stand options.
http://www.summitstands.com/Articles/TreestandOptions&CN=NLC-0907&att=article1
Picking the right tree stand for you.
http://www.summitstands.com/Articles/PickTheRightTreestand&CN=NLC-0907&att=article2