Walmart deer stand, good deal??
 

Walmart has the King Kong Chain on treestand for $70. It includes a Lineman's style full body harness, 24"x30" platform, dual straps, nylon bushings and washers, weighs 18 lbs, removable back rest, and Gorilla name brand. I check out Cabela's and Basspro and they were both $90 for the stand and $30 for the back rest. I would like to get 2 new stands, this seems like the best deal I have found so far.

Anything wrong with this stand??

Steve

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If it is the same stand as you see in the catalogs...then what is the dilema? If anything, it may be last year's model. Also, be sure it is approved by TMA...

If all of that checks out...i say get 'em. A stand is a stand...whether you get raked over the coals at a local pro shop or if you get it on blue-light special at wally-world...

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For that price go for it.
I use Gorilla stands and IMO they are great.

What I would do tho is take the chain off and put a ratchet strap on.;) makes it a little quiter when packing it in;)

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I saw that same one at wally world. I couldn't believe it but I guess it is true. I may be picking up a couple this weekend. I have a few of their stands and have been very happy with them so far. And as far as I can tell they are the same as the ones at cabelas.

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I saw them there and planned on getting one. Went back and they were gone. Went back a week later and they were there again. Got one, it's already hung and I'm planning on hunting it tomorrow night (crop damage permit).

It's big, comfy and I like the linemans rest. I'll let you know how it does.

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just do your research and if its a quailty stand for a great price go for it.

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I like gorilla stands and you can't beat the price. I say go for it, it's a pretty good deal espically this time of season;)

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I have heard a couple of people say to change out the chain with a ratchet strap. Besides the quiter haul into the timber, are there any advantage to switching the chain? It would seem you would be losing strength.

Thanks

Steve :eek:

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i have a baby gorilla stand and love it. galyans used to sell them for around 50 bucks, not sure if they still do. i also love cabelas hang on stands with removable brackets. i gave mine to my brother in law but might get another.

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Well I checkout out the local market, checked online, and decided to get the stand. I printed out the sheet and went to Walmart to pick 2 of them up. When I got to the register they rang up as $75 instead of $69.82 as posted in the store. After arguing with the cashier she gave me on at that price and one at an additional $3 off. So I did OK.

Apparently Walmart has been reading my posts :D

Steve

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I bought a couple of these stands this yr. i could not pass up on the price;) They seem like real sturdy stands. I hung them both 25ft up. I wonder how well they work in cold weather? But as it looks right now! Not a bad deal.;)

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I have both chain on and strap on stands and have to say the straps are much easier to use on the imperfect tree! They just seem to be more secure and simple to tighten to the tree...my 2 cents!

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Bought a Hunter's View climber at wally world this year for $98.00

I love it.

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I plan to add a ratchet strap to make it more secure. I figure I will keep the chain on there, loop it around and put a lock on it.

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I think that's at K-Mart!:D

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id get it man......" if walmart aint got it you dont need it"

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They are great stands for a great price. I have two chain ons and 2 ratchet strap ones, all in the King Kong version. I add ratchet straps to the chain ons for extra support.

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I looked around and found plans for one online, and seeing as I'm a carpenter I figured I build a few a little at a time at work. Then this weekend when I went to dick's sporting goods to put money on my new scent lock outfit, I found hang on stands for 34 bucks, and they were 29bucks if you bught more than one. I can't make them for that much. They're not the best, but there a hell of alot lighter than the two I built out fo pressure treated lumber, and I feel a bit safer on an all welded metal stand. I just got permission to hunt 65 acres five minutes from my front door so I think I'll buy several more so I can spread em out for wind and which time of day I hunt. Plus, I'm learning from here that I shouldnt burn astand out by sitting in it every day.