Stands for a Traditional bow hunter
10-27-2008, 10:05 AM
#1
Giant Nontypical
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Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: Central Minnesota
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Stands for a Traditional bow hunter
I've never bought a stand, everything I've used Is home made. The stands my dad and I make are hang on metal stand's. I know I'll never find a store bought stand that Is as solid as these stands we make. Here's my pros and cons with the stands that I make and use.
Cons....
1. To heavy.
2. To noisy.
3. A pain In the ass to put up!
4. Ping In the cold (15 degree's and colder)
Pros....
1. Unbelievably solid!
2. They can go up In a sharp leaning tree and still be level.
3. Not bulky.
As you can see the cons out do the pros. The seats I use are also home made and are not part of the stand which Is not a problem. More movement and freedom. What I'd like to know Is what stand would best suit me as a Traditional bow hunter? Remember everyone, Traditional bows are much longer then your compounds, they can be a big pain In the ass when In a tree. I'm curious to see what Is out there that may work. 7 or 8 years ago I checked out a few of these store bought stands and I hated everyone I checked out. They were nothing near as sturdy as my home made hang ons are when standing In a tree. I don't remember what the brands were and I could care less. Someone give me an Idea what might work with a Traditional bow hunter.
Cons....
1. To heavy.
2. To noisy.
3. A pain In the ass to put up!
4. Ping In the cold (15 degree's and colder)
Pros....
1. Unbelievably solid!
2. They can go up In a sharp leaning tree and still be level.
3. Not bulky.
As you can see the cons out do the pros. The seats I use are also home made and are not part of the stand which Is not a problem. More movement and freedom. What I'd like to know Is what stand would best suit me as a Traditional bow hunter? Remember everyone, Traditional bows are much longer then your compounds, they can be a big pain In the ass when In a tree. I'm curious to see what Is out there that may work. 7 or 8 years ago I checked out a few of these store bought stands and I hated everyone I checked out. They were nothing near as sturdy as my home made hang ons are when standing In a tree. I don't remember what the brands were and I could care less. Someone give me an Idea what might work with a Traditional bow hunter.
10-27-2008, 10:14 AM
#2
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: Iowa (Heartland USA)
Posts: 3,249
RE: Stands for a Traditional bow hunter
Steve, my favorite stand is a double wide I purchased at Menards several years ago. I know the stores around here still carry them, but cannot remember the manufacturer of the stand. I paid $79.00 for it and it is sturdy and roomy. I'd say if you have a Menards near you, go by and give them a look over.
10-27-2008, 10:23 AM
#4
Typical Buck
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: East Central Illinois
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RE: Stands for a Traditional bow hunter
http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/templates/product/standard-item.jsp?_DARGS=/cabelas/en/common/catalog/item-link.jsp_A&_DAV=MainCatcat20712-cat20055&id=0057238418592a&navCount=1& podId=0057238&parentId=cat20055&masterpath id=&navAction=push&catalogCode=8IS&rid =&parentType=index&indexId=cat20055&ha sJS=true
I guess if you're wanting a hang-on, the one I bought this past spring might work for ya. It's got a HUGE platform, footrest, and a flip up seat so it's really roomy. It's got arm rests as well but I think they were optional! I just wanted them for a little extra security. This stand was identical to a Gorilla stand that was in the Gander Mountain at the time (same size platform, same size seat, flip up seats, indentical in every way) except that it was 40 bucks cheaper.
They have it on Cabela's if you wanna check it out, but before you read the reviews let me tell ya something. A while back there was like 100 reviews on this stand, almost all positive. It was like a 4 or 5 star rated stand. Now that they've updated their site or something there is only 2 reviews on it. I'm not sure what happened.
I bought it for $99.99 and now it's on sale for $89.99. So for half the price of the lone-wolf stands, you can basically get twice the amount of tree stand lol.
And the picture doesn't do it justice- it doesn't look like much of a platform or anything, but when you're in it, it's a Cadillac man!
I guess if you're wanting a hang-on, the one I bought this past spring might work for ya. It's got a HUGE platform, footrest, and a flip up seat so it's really roomy. It's got arm rests as well but I think they were optional! I just wanted them for a little extra security. This stand was identical to a Gorilla stand that was in the Gander Mountain at the time (same size platform, same size seat, flip up seats, indentical in every way) except that it was 40 bucks cheaper.
They have it on Cabela's if you wanna check it out, but before you read the reviews let me tell ya something. A while back there was like 100 reviews on this stand, almost all positive. It was like a 4 or 5 star rated stand. Now that they've updated their site or something there is only 2 reviews on it. I'm not sure what happened.
I bought it for $99.99 and now it's on sale for $89.99. So for half the price of the lone-wolf stands, you can basically get twice the amount of tree stand lol.
And the picture doesn't do it justice- it doesn't look like much of a platform or anything, but when you're in it, it's a Cadillac man!
10-27-2008, 10:38 AM
#5
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Texas
Posts: 2,363
RE: Stands for a Traditional bow hunter
Steve, a friend of mine that shoots traditional turned me onto these several years ago and I now have several of their stands....Check em out at: www.gametamers.com
10-27-2008, 10:41 AM
#6
Dominant Buck
Join Date: Oct 2005
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RE: Stands for a Traditional bow hunter
I'm gonna give a suggestion on a stand I never thought I would. But....the caveat is traditional bowhunting. I like the LW alpha lock on for trad bowhunting.....because there's nothing in the way of the limbs.
If (and maybe "when") I go to traditional as a more full time affair.....I'll probably buy another one of these stands. For compound hunting? Nope. But if I'm only going to 12-15'.....I wouldn't have an issue in the world with this stand OR the sticks.
If (and maybe "when") I go to traditional as a more full time affair.....I'll probably buy another one of these stands. For compound hunting? Nope. But if I'm only going to 12-15'.....I wouldn't have an issue in the world with this stand OR the sticks.
10-27-2008, 10:58 AM
#7
Giant Nontypical
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RE: Stands for a Traditional bow hunter
Have you had your longbow In It Jeff? Is that a lock on or hang on? I'm not to up to date with the stands there making today. Got a link?
10-27-2008, 11:04 AM
#8
Dominant Buck
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RE: Stands for a Traditional bow hunter
It's a lock on that, acompanied by the sticks, can be used for a same day set. Just type Lone Wolf Treestands into your web browser.....and you'll get plenty of hits. Look for the alpha hang on and the sticks. You'll need 4 sticks, probably....but you could get by with 3 at that height.
10-27-2008, 11:06 AM
#9
Boone & Crockett
Join Date: Oct 1998
Location: Hughesville, PA USA
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RE: Stands for a Traditional bow hunter
It is a lock on Schultzy, and I too would recommend an open lock on and climbing sticks. Gorilla and Ol'man make a fantastic Loc On with the mesh seat that is oh so comfortable (haven't found any better) with a large platform. I don't pack climbing sticks in and out so I'd have to opt for the lightest that's for sure.
10-27-2008, 11:11 AM
#10
Dominant Buck
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RE: Stands for a Traditional bow hunter
Schultzy....
Summit offers an open shot model that doesn't have a rail.....and it's about 14-15#'s. I'd also give that one a look. I've kinda got the best of all worlds with my sit and climb.....because I can move the rail out of the way when i want to. Only drag on it is it's weight (20#'s or so).
Summit offers an open shot model that doesn't have a rail.....and it's about 14-15#'s. I'd also give that one a look. I've kinda got the best of all worlds with my sit and climb.....because I can move the rail out of the way when i want to. Only drag on it is it's weight (20#'s or so).