What are the best tree stands
 

I need some opinions on what the best tree stands are. I'm talking reliability and durability and also reputation of the company.

I know there are probably lots of companies of which I am not aware, so I'm hoping you guys can help me out.

Thanks,

GSG

RE: What are the best tree stands
 

API makes great climbing stands,very sturdy and quiet!

RE: What are the best tree stands
 

Gorilla - hands down the best out there.

RE: What are the best tree stands
 

Summit and Gorilla are both sweet. Do a couple of searches through the forums, particuarly the bowhunting forums and there are tons of posts on different brands. JMO I like the Summit Viper SS.

RE: What are the best tree stands
 

API is the only way to go as far as a climbing stand !

RE: What are the best tree stands
 

My favorite is the API GS Bowhunter. I started with a Baker then Loggy and now have two of the API's and they are my favorites. Summit also makes a decent stand with a little different locking system.

RE: What are the best tree stands
 

Summit Hands Down !!!!!

RE: What are the best tree stands
 

Is yours one of these?

API Outdoors Treestand and Treeseat Recall

RE: What are the best tree stands
 

[align=left]Summit Treestands LLC Full-Body Safety Harnesses[/align][align=left]FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
June 8, 2006
Release #06-183 Firm�s Recall Hotline: (800) 226-1157
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908

Full-Body Safety Harnesses Recalled for Fall Hazard
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.

Name of Product: Safety Harnesses Sold with Hunting Tree Stands

Units: About 106,000

Distributor: Summit Treestands LLC, of Decatur, Ala.

Hazard: The harnesses could fail during use, resulting in consumers falling from tree stands and suffering serious injuries or death.

Incidents/Injuries: None reported.

Description and Models: The harnesses are tan or light brown and were sold as an accessory with the following tree stands or ladders: Viper X5, Goliath X5, Razor X5, Summit 180o, Bushmaster X5, Broadhead Backpacker, Bullet Backpacker, Clearshot, Openshot, and MegaSampson. Only harnesses with �Manufactured in 2005,� and �Made in China� printed on a label on the harness tether are included in this recall.

Sold at: Sporting goods stores nationwide from June 2005 through May 2006 for between $200 and $300 for the tree stand including the harness.

Manufactured In: China

Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled harnesses and contact the firm for a free replacement harness.

Consumer Contact: For more information, contact Summit Treestands LLC at (800) 226-1157 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET, or visit www.harnessrecall2005.com or www.summitstands.com[/align]

RE: What are the best tree stands
 

Seems like I've seen a lot of recall notices from a lot of different companies lately.

RE: What are the best tree stands
 

Yep! Even Tree Lounge!



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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 18, 2004
Release # 04-137
Firm’s Hotline: (800) 808-1541
[/b]CPSC Consumer Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908


CPSC and CESSO, LLC Announce Recall of Tree Stand Components
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announces the following recall in voluntary cooperation with the firm below. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.

Name of product: “Tree Lounge” Tree Stand Levelers

Units: 15,000

Manufacturer/Importer: CESSO, LLC, of Cumming, Ga.

Hazard: If the “Tree Lounge” is subjected to significant impact from a heavy load, a tube on the leveler can crack. If the leveler is installed beneath the “Tree Lounge,” the bolts attaching the leveler to the “Tree Lounge” can bend or begin to pull through the leveler. In either of these circumstances, users can lose their balance and possibly fall.

Incidents/Injuries: CESSO has received three reports of consumer injury associated with leveler failure.

Description: Levelers are designed for use with the “Tree Lounge” tree stand. The levelers are powder-coated green, with a T handle screw that spreads or contracts the two tubes of the leveler as necessary in order to level the “Tree Lounge” as the diameter of the tree changes during ascent or descent.

Sold by: Firm’s Web site, mail-order catalogue and at outdoor specialty stores nationwide from January 2001 through December 2003 for about $70.

Manufactured in: U.S.A. and China

Remedy: Consumers should return their levelers to the firm for a free repair.

Consumer Contact: Call CESSO, LLC at (800) 808-1541 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit their Recall Management Web Site at www.cessollc.com. Consumers can send their levelers to CESSO LLC at 8630 Wallace Tatum Road, Cumming, GA 30040.


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To report a dangerous product or a product-related injury, call CPSC's hotline at (800) 638-2772 or CPSC's teletypewriter at (800) 638-8270, or visit CPSC's web site at www.cpsc.gov/talk.html. To join a CPSC email subscription list, please go to www.cpsc.gov/cpsclist.asp. Consumers can obtain this release and recall information at CPSC's Web site at www.cpsc.gov.

RE: What are the best tree stands
 

A recall of a harness has nothing to do withthe quality of thestand. Like thelitigation that was filed years ago against Loggy by some dipsh-- that didn't wear a safety harness that supplied withthe stand along with the video on how to use thestand and harness. A quality manufacturer was all but put out of business because of some jerk with the IQ of a bag of hammers. I believe if you look at your Summit harness you may find it very similar to the API. Which one is next? Maybe a ground blind would be the answer, but then again the blind might pop up and put someones eye out. A little common sense goes a long way.

RE: What are the best tree stands
 

No, you're right! Just the quality of your life!

RE: What are the best tree stands
 

Reb, here is a little ditty from Summit rep. Seems most, if not all our quality harnesses are manufactured by cheap labor and less than the highest of standards. The response from two other "American" tree stand manufactures was the same.


The short answer is yes and no. It varies from stand to stand. Most of our
aluminum climbers have at least some parts produced in China. Final
assembly, some welding, powder coating and boxing are still here in Decatur.
The steel in the steel stands is mostly sourced from China with final
assembly again occurring here. Most of our standard harnesses are made in
either China or Taiwan also. As of right now, the Swiftree is the only
product 100% built and boxed in China.

Unfortunately for us, we have to compete with many manufacturers that have
100 percent of product made in China. We are not willing to close down our
manufacturing operations to take that same path. We decided to take a
hybrid approach and import assemblies that have further manufacturing
processes required so that we would be able to inspect the quality of the
products coming in and keep a high quality level while still allowing us to
be competitive in this market.

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RE: What are the best tree stands
 

Lone Wolf, Chippewa WedgeLok, Timber Tall,TreeWalker. My actual preference is Lone Wolf but they are pricey. Each manufacturer has its own pros and cons and fans and adherents.
My suggestion is to study, read the reviews on all the forums you can find, check out their web pages, look at the pictures, go to the sporting goods stores and view the samples, call the manufacturers up and talk to them. I do and have found most of them will be very truthful and helpful and understanding even when you buy anothers brand. It is a highly competitive industry, safety oriented, and price point fixed according to manufacturers cost.
Your main concern should be:
1. SAFETY
2. Size/Weight/Portability
3. Type of Stand-climber? lock on? ladder?
4. Legality of use in your hunting area

Good luck and happy shopping. Pat

RE: What are the best tree stands
 

ameristep warrior later stands work

RE: What are the best tree stands
 

Best stands......Lone Wolf, expensive but worth it.