The new OL Man treestands?
 

Just curious if anyone has tried the newer models. In my area they used to be very popular. If I understand correctly they are now manufactured in China.....I'm not real keen on that. Reason I ask is a dealer has the new aluminum Ol Man Pro model on Ebay. Price can't be beat. Weight says 17 lbs. Seems like a good deal to me.

I am a Lone Wolf guy but thought about buying one for my son to use or me occasionally. It wouldn't be getting a lot of use. I know Rob really likes his Ol Man climbing stands, but I think he has a couple of the original models which were made in the U.S. I believe. Anybody experienced with the new OL Man stands?

RE: The new OL Man treestands?
 

Sorry, Greg... I'd wonder about the mesh grating and how long before it popped, but if the price was right?

RE: The new OL Man treestands?
 

it looks like one of the gorilla stands to me(not sure what an ol man treestand looks like). i have the gorilla that has mesh and it's lasted 5 years so far. not even one rip or tear, i love it when i have to change spots.

RE: The new OL Man treestands?
 

I hate the vibrating"ting" sound when you accidentallyrub yourfoot wrong across the top of the expanded steel or aluminum grating.

RE: The new OL Man treestands?
 

I have a new version Ol' Man ladder stand. It is easily my most comfortable stand, I love the netting. It's lightweight, as far as ladder stands go.

It's my favorite stand I own.

RE: The new OL Man treestands?
 

Been using mine for over 10 years and it's solid as the day it was made. I use it very, very hard.

Of course like mentioned, it's an original model made in the good ole USA!

RE: The new OL Man treestands?
 

Gorilla imitated the Ol'man line. I think they were going to buy Ol'man out or something but they are similiar but my Ol'man is made slightly better, at least then.

RE: The new OL Man treestands?
 

It seems like treestand companies struggle to stay in business. To bad, since some in the past have been good..

I still have some Oak Tree stands that were made in 1995-1996 and went out business in a hurry. Now I am a Lone Wolf Treestand lover...and in the event something happens, I am stocking up on some.

RE: The new OL Man treestands?
 

Never once in 10 years have I ever heard my Ol'man make a sound.

RE: The new OL Man treestands?
 

Thanks guys. I may buy one, not sure yet but at $149 plus $15 shipping the price is right.