Good cheap stands and blinds.
#11
Small platform $30:
http://www.sportsmansguide.com/net/c....aspx?a=585712
Same stand and a 20 foot stick combo pack $65:
http://www.sportsmansguide.com/net/c....aspx?a=552579
These two have big platforms but the seats are not that big,
this one is $40:
http://www.sportsmansguide.com/net/c....aspx?a=546779
and this one is $65:
http://www.sportsmansguide.com/net/c....aspx?a=686897
http://www.sportsmansguide.com/net/c....aspx?a=585712
Same stand and a 20 foot stick combo pack $65:
http://www.sportsmansguide.com/net/c....aspx?a=552579
These two have big platforms but the seats are not that big,
this one is $40:
http://www.sportsmansguide.com/net/c....aspx?a=546779
and this one is $65:
http://www.sportsmansguide.com/net/c....aspx?a=686897
#13
I just went ahead and ordered a Primos GroundMax Escape Deluxe last night for $99 plus the 50 cent shipping. I own a decent number of ground blinds and like many of the cheaper ones as the more spendy ones. I would suggest you see what kind of material each is made of too before buying in terms of reliability. For instance, I bought one last year for $70 withoug taking out of the box first and the material is like heavy duty saran wrap almost. It tears easily versus something with a more durable shell like the Ground Max or Double Bull or Ameristep models. All except the Double Bulls can be had on the cheap for $100 or less depending on the timing. The shell makes a difference if you're like me and leave it out all season like I will with this one. The last one I bought lasted six years being left out 3-4 months each season and finally gave way to the weight of some snow when the roof hub broke. Totally my fault. Otherwise it would have lasted another six and that's a value for $99.
#14
Spike
Thread Starter
Join Date: Dec 2010
Posts: 44
D icks is a great spot to get pretty good cheap stands. Right now they have a few good ones on sale. Sportsmans Guide also has some really cheap ones as well I saw the other say. I think a hang on and sticks were only $70, probably not the greatest in the world but would work. Take a look at D icks around January, they have some great stand sales around then. I got 8 last year at that time when they were buy one get one free.
#15
Spike
Join Date: Aug 2011
Posts: 6
I have the Prime time lite climber from Dicks.. Cost me $129 with sale and coupon. Can't go wrong, 20 lbs quick set up easy to climb with. If you get this stand, get rid of the loud side pockets and what I did was I cut the back pad off the seat, it was loud and in the way.