Hang on Stand
02-05-2004, 10:58 AM
#1
Nontypical Buck
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Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Illinois
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Hang on Stand
What kind of hang on stand does everyone use? I have a Summit Viper and love it but there are some trees that I can't use it in and am looking for a light hang on stand that is easy to set up and move around. Thanks for the help!
02-05-2004, 11:22 AM
#3
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Oct 2003
Location: Michigan
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RE: Hang on Stand
I've heard great things about the Lone Wolf - light, strong, etc..
I have used the API Baby Grand - comforable stand but not easy to take in and out.
I also have used Gorillas and most recently Rivers Edge. These are both great stands - light, comfortable, inexpensive and quiet. I personally try to stay away from stand that have hollow aluminum square tubing for the grate - very loud. (Although a cheap welcome mat solved this problem on the Baby Grand, but wouldn't be good to carry around if you're moving stands.) Stay away from Trophy Hunter. I bought one this year and it's so loud because of cheap workmanship you can't move in it or it'll squeak. Made in China - big surprise it's cheap.
I have used the API Baby Grand - comforable stand but not easy to take in and out.
I also have used Gorillas and most recently Rivers Edge. These are both great stands - light, comfortable, inexpensive and quiet. I personally try to stay away from stand that have hollow aluminum square tubing for the grate - very loud. (Although a cheap welcome mat solved this problem on the Baby Grand, but wouldn't be good to carry around if you're moving stands.) Stay away from Trophy Hunter. I bought one this year and it's so loud because of cheap workmanship you can't move in it or it'll squeak. Made in China - big surprise it's cheap.
02-05-2004, 11:59 AM
#5
Nontypical Buck
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Location: Memphis TN USA
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RE: Hang on Stand
I have been using the Gorillas and I have been tickled with them. I am a big guy and a noise freak so I have always made my own all wealed lock-ons but I have been extremely pleased with the gorillas.
02-05-2004, 01:13 PM
#7
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: NC
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RE: Hang on Stand
All my stands are old, i have Loc-on and Amacker brand hand on stands. I do have one newer one that is a remington. I want to buy several new ones this coming year and i really like the looks of the lonewolf but they are pricey so i think i'm gonna take a good look at the Gorilla stands.
02-05-2004, 02:26 PM
#8
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Ridgeland MS USA
Posts: 850
RE: Hang on Stand
titleist, if you are wanting cheap, don't look at Lone Wolf. The stand is about $150 and then I also bought 4 lone wolf sticks to go with it, another $150. Yes, very expensive for a loc on set, but I use the lone wolf for "mobile" loc on. If I have an area where I want a truly permanant stand, I hang my gorilla or API and use cheap climbing sticks. You have the lone wolf hung in a flash, it is very light and very sturdy. I love it.
02-05-2004, 04:00 PM
#10
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Ridgeland MS USA
Posts: 850
RE: Hang on Stand
Yes, it works well on crooked trees. It has a pivoting tree brace on it, that lets in grab and conform to the shape of the tree. I would'nt try climbing upside down or anything, but on slight bends and twists, no problems.