are the expensive tree stands worth it??
 

The local bow shop is selling hanging stands for $40. I was just wondering if the expensive ones are worth the extra $$? What is the difference besides maybe lighter??

Thanks
Steve :eek:

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Comfort is my number one priority and I'll spend the money to get it. If your not comfortable, your moving around, figiting and just might not want to remain there and you have to be there when the animal is. Some of the generic, cheaper treestands might suite you well for a couple hours but for the long stay on the stand, they don't necessarily fit the bill. I stock up on some of the cheaper stands for when I'm popping into a stand for a short stay but for the long haul, comfort is number one.

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For hang on stand I get the least exspensive stand I can. I have yet to find a hang on stand that I consider comfortable. As long as you feel comfortable on the platform(enough room to stand and shoot) I think 40$ is a good deal. I use my hang on mostly on short hunts where I'm in just for a morning or evening hunt. If I'm going all day you'll find me in my climber which I find more comfortable. If you're buying a climber spare no expense IMO.

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You definitely get what you pay for. I have a Summit climber that was a little pricey, but it will probably last me a life time and it's very comfortable. Me personally, I go for quality when I'm purchasing something.

RE: are the expensive tree stands worth it??
 

OF COURSE, any time you spend a tremendous amount of money on hunting gear you've made the right decision [8D]

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I just checked eBay. Prices are way up for stands! Where do you guys get deals?

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I love my Summit Viper. Probably the most expensive stand I've ever owned but BY FAR the most comfortable! I say that if you plan on spending time in your treestand, forget the money issue and go for the comfort. 1 comforatble stand is worth more than 5 miserable ones.

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Having a stand that is absoutely quiet is of utmost importance to me. I also like to have a large platform. I hunt a lot of my lock ons all year long and all day long. Therefore, I make 30 x 30 all welded lock ons. That way there is 0 noise and plenty of room. I can dance a jig on my lock ons and they aren't going to squeak. The pne problem being that these lock ons are heavy and not very protable. I do buy locks ons that are lighter and more portable. When I do that again quietness is a major issue. I have found that you have a spend a little more money to get a quiet stand but you don't have to get the most expensive ones. I have had good luck with the Gorilla series.

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I am definitely getting a Summit Broadhead Backpacker. After countless internet searches, reviews, posting questions on this board, etc... I saw the Summit Bullet Backpacker series on display at Dick's Sporting Goods and asked all about it and checked it all over thoroughly. Granted, it has the shooting rail on it, but the Broadhead version is wide open and is essentially, the same stand.

The guy at Dick's let me test the Summit real quick too. Granted, it was mounted to one of those cheesy "telephone pole-looking" display things. And, okay, so like, I was only what about 12-13-14 inches off the ground. But I walked all over the bottom platform and it didn't move an inch. It didn't creak or groan or shimmy in the slightest bit. I love the foot stirrups on it. Those are cool! I sat in the seat and even picked up my feet off the bottom platform. Wow, what a rock solid stand! [8D]

Long story short: You definitely should get the best stand for the money. Don't go cheap!!!! [&:] I mean, read up on some of my earlier posts where I was talking about my old Ameristep Grizzly steel climber that I picked up for wicked cheap. Lesson learned: You get what you pay for!

Butch A.

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I am a good friend of mine. I'll pay the extra money to have a safe realiable stand. If you don't think so much of yourself go ahead and get a cheap one. You are the one in it not me.

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I'm with Rob on this one. Comfort is key.

So, paying the price for a API baby grand or a Summit Viper XL, both of which are my favorite hanging and climbing stands is worth every penny. Very comfortable and I feel safe in both.

Kelly

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LOL I would hope so !!!

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my local shop has a $40 fixed stand. I took a look at it. It looks like a $40 stand!! They also have nice API and Summit stands. It is crazy to think about paying top dollar for a bow, camo, scents, and taking time off of work to save a couple of 20's on a stand that is so uncomfortable I can't stand sitting in it!! 2-300 bucks for some of those climbers is pretty pricey though!

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I have a Brutus Pro Staff Aluminum that was a little pricey, but it will last me a life time and it's very comfortable.You definitely get what you pay for.Go for quality when your purchasing something.

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My friends dad makes hang on stands out of wood for 20 bux and they only weigh 15lbs. They aren't exactly comfortable for an all day sit but if you put a cushion on them and maybe made the seat bigger you could. Also if anybody takes one its no big deal because it was only 20 bux and he has over 20 of them. I would just buy cheap hang ons and bring a seat pad for them. When it comes to climbers go all out. I had some $200 dollar climbers that just didn't cut it and I finally went with one that costs 350 and was well worth it. It will last me a life time and it will never get stolen so it was worth the money.

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Comfortwise? Absolutely! Portability? Absolutely! If you don't sit in them very long or don't move them around after you put them up probably not.

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i would say yeah cause u get what u pay for but im broke so i just built my own:D

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I agree with spending the buck's for top of the line equipment, I in the past have gone the other way just to find out that the particular piece of equipment is not what I was looking for .My bowshop has cheaper brands and usually try to talk me out of paying the cash for the better equipment and try selling me what they have in stock along the cheaper line .
but when you plan on spending countless hours in a treestand you want to be comfortable for the duration .I sold my old climber that I got for cheap because it made noises that were unwanted and it just wasn't comfortable to sit in for long periods of time,I also didn't feel safe .I couldn't sit in this stand for any more than a couple of hours .This time I'm going to buy a Summit Cobra or Viper or maybe even a Goliath because it will give me the comfort and quality that I need . You pay for what you get ,I'd definetly pay once and to be happy,than twice just to learn a lesson. buy the good one and shell out the extra dollars.


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