Did API Go Out Of Business?
 

I have heard several rumors that API was going out of business. Does anyone know if this is true or not? If so what happened? I thought they were the leader in the treestand market??



HANKFAN

RE: Did API Go Out Of Business?
 

The deal is they were bought by Outland Sports 2 or 3 years ago. They' ve now gone Chapter 11 I think.

RE: Did API Go Out Of Business?
 

The API' s that I saw at Harrisburg weren' t of the same quality that they used to be. I guess Outland was subbing them out to low bidder, trying to save a buck.
Charlie

RE: Did API Go Out Of Business?
 

ANd then when the lowest priced parts failed they had to recall several thousand. BUT HEY,..... that didn' t matter... because they just ignored you when you filled in the forms and did all the appropriate registering to get the replacement kits. AND... since they ignored they didn' t send them. So, we all have stands that we' re not suppose to use from a company that won' t answer the mail or phone. I love this world.

RE: Did API Go Out Of Business?
 

I called API they are under new owners as of June 1st
Outland sports will not own them anymore. They will
take your calls dont use my tree stand any more and
they have lost a lot of their help outlads service sucks
still waiting for refunds due on some varmit calling stuff!

RE: Did API Go Out Of Business?
 

This all gives me an excuse to buy a new climber.:D Len knows the one I want.:D

RE: Did API Go Out Of Business?
 

Not trying to help them out on this current bashing thread. But they did just send me two Brand New Kenco feeders as replacements for the two I sent in for warranty work. I will say the current line of KENCO' s is no comparison to the quality of the older ones.
The api' s I own are over three years old, I' d probably go summit next just because of the quality problems listed here.

RE: Did API Go Out Of Business?
 

Okay Dave, I' ll bite, what kind are you looking at?
My guess is the Big Shot or the Hot Shot.
Charlie

RE: Did API Go Out Of Business?
 

You' d be guessing right.

RE: Did API Go Out Of Business?
 

I bought the Bigshot from Len about three years ago, and love it. I took two friends up there last year, to get their' s as well, one Bigshot and one Bigshot Magnum. Len had the best price around. Great stands for gun & bow. Good luck with whichever one you get.
Charlie

RE: Did API Go Out Of Business?
 

I am in the same boat as David now...:)...but I was thinking of a Summit. I have not heard of these Big shot/Hot Shot models. Anyone care to help me out some?

RE: Did API Go Out Of Business?
 

PABowhunter: The company is Buckshot. They have several models. Len uses one and has tried them all. We also use their hang on model with the brackets. The climbers come in 3 basic modes. The Bigshot and Bigshot Magnum are made with a wrap around top section. They are extremely roomy and have the most comfortable seat going. They also have a ton of accesories to choose from. The Hotshot is their bowhunter model with the open front. It has arms that extend out front built in that allow you to sit facing the tree if you desire. The seats are 3 positional. Normal, facing the tree and at a slant for the guy that wants to be close to standing but take some of the weight off his feet. They are all based on the older style with knobs and bars around back. The knobs are always attached and can' t be easily lost. They have a new model with cables in rubber.... but after testing it quite a bit in the woods Len favors the old bar type. He finds the older style quieter and a bit more stable during climbing. The thing is a little heavier than some but rock solid in the tree. They have a magnum version to. They are a bit pricey but I think they' re the most comfy and stable going. Here' s a link. The CENTER SHOT is the new one. It' s a lot lighter but I think I' m going with the older style.

There is a company that makes a knock-off that looks just about like them... but after close inspection I find them lacking in the quality of work I see in the Buckshots.

http://www.buckshot-stands.com/

RE: Did API Go Out Of Business?
 

Well I wouldn' t worry about API. Just buy a Summit and never look back!!!!!!!!

RE: Did API Go Out Of Business?
 

Thanks David. I will check out the link. If they are half as good as most of the comments about them then they should fit the bill nicely.

RE: Did API Go Out Of Business?
 

PABowhunter,
www.buckshot-stands.com
Charlie