oldelkhunter

You know this may explain why there are so many "New" tree lounges out on E-bay. My buddy bought 3 old ones for 450 bucks for the batch in Alabama..That was money well spent.

Ruger-Redhawk

If it isn't the whole reason,I'm sure it a good part of it.That was quite a buy 3 old versions for 450.00. I'm sure the old version values will increase as the get scarce.My thought TL was foolish dropping the old version. If nothing else they should have kept both models and give their customers a choice.Seems like Coca Cola made that costly mistake some years back.The new Coke is gone and the Original is back.I wouldn't doubt if TL doesn't do the same.Where is Bob Hice when you really need him LOL.
Ruger Redhawk

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oldelkhunter

Yep he bought those three for an unbelievable price and they were in good condition 2 I used while I hunted there along with the "Killer stand". Only thing he didn't get was the wedges so he built them himself.I was looking at that Docs Recliner but it looks too complicated.

Ruger-Redhawk

It's been awhile but I did look at Doc's Recliner site.I don't remember that much about them. I'll have to check back in their site.I saw a neat climber in GA but never did get the name of it. I know it was made in St. Augustine FL.but never got the companies name either.It looked real comfortable. What I didn't care for is you face the tree instead of away from it.It comes in a couple different sizes. They have a 250# cap model and a 350#. The store only had the lighter weight one which was around 259.00. About the same as a basic TL. It's was like the original TL unpainted.That's another thing TL now powder coats the new versions.Apparently they don't prepare the aluminum or even clean it very well. My stand has bubbles and the paint has peeled.I asked TL if the sell them un-powder coated. No! all of them are coated.I'll keep an eye open for the ideal stand.It's doubtful there is a perfect stand but there definately has to be one better then the new version TL...............
Ruger Redhawk


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oldelkhunter

When my brother showed up this year at hunting camp he got a ribbing for buying a Summit Revolution and the rest of us using TL's. At the end of the week I wished I had bought one of those instead of a new TL.

Ruger-Redhawk

The new one's are or were a big disappointment.Once I findout what that other stand I saw was I'll be checking into it.Facing the tree or not.
Ruger Redhawk

..... A Proud NRA Life Member since 1977 .....Ruger Redhawk

Ruger-Redhawk

Oldelkhunter, Incase you're interested Ebay # 2707042748 is an old version TL with some accessories. Ends 2/9 @ 11:20 pst. High bid now is 157.00. I'm debating biding but really don't need it. It has the old bow hunting adapter. It's located in Tenn.
Ruger Redhawk

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Edited by - ruger-redhawk on 02/09/2003 15:37:09

oldelkhunter

Thanks for the info Ruger...I am now debating A Docs Recliner

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