Tree stands
09-25-2008 | 09:08 AM
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Tree stands
I need to buy myself a hang-on tree stand. My number one concern is safety. I am 6'5'' tall and I weigh about 285. Almost all of the stands I've been looking at say they're good for up to 300 lbs. My question is should I worry about getting close to that limit or even going over by a few pounds once all my gear is on? Is this a case where the lawyers are recommending that the company gives a max weight lower than what they know it will hold just to be on the safe side? Or do I really need to spend about $200 for a Lone Wolf that is rated for 350 lbs?
09-25-2008 | 09:21 AM
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Typical Buck
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From: NOVA
RE: Tree stands
Rivers Edge and Gorrilas have large platform stands that go up to 300lbs or more, cant remember. They both will only cost you about $100 for the top end, and $79 for the low end. I have friends of mine that i played college ball with and some other guys i just know who were O line men, 300lbs + sitting in those stands. You should be fine, if your worried add another tie down to them for extra support.
09-25-2008 | 10:17 AM
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Spike
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From: orange co va
RE: Tree stands
somthing i do to try to ensure my saftey is to use at least 1 nylon web ratchet rated at least 500# on every lock on tree stand, in addition to what ever comes with the stand,pluse you got to wear an easy to put on harnes or vest to ensure your safety.
09-25-2008 | 02:06 PM
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Nontypical Buck
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RE: Tree stands
Gorilla's are by far the best I've used. I'm an average sized guy, but my brother in-law is over 300#. He uses my stands with ease.
BTW, buy the cheap Gorilla stand with the wide platform and seat for like $80. Weld on a foot rest and arm rests..save yourself $50 from the top end Gorilla's.
BTW, buy the cheap Gorilla stand with the wide platform and seat for like $80. Weld on a foot rest and arm rests..save yourself $50 from the top end Gorilla's.
09-26-2008 | 03:19 AM
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Nontypical Buck
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RE: Tree stands
i use to work for Warren & Sweat Treestands. when we designed tree stands we would add steel weight to them while they were hanging until they broke or malfunctioned. once they broke, we would divide that weight in half and that would be the maximum recommended weight. i believe this is true for all treestand manufacturers. for example, if we had a stand with a maximum recommended weight of 300 pounds, we had 600 pounds of weight on it before it malfunctioned.
i am by no means telling you to use the treestand with the lightest recommended weight due to it being lighter to carry, just giving you a little insight. don't sweat being a few pounds over the limit.
i am by no means telling you to use the treestand with the lightest recommended weight due to it being lighter to carry, just giving you a little insight. don't sweat being a few pounds over the limit.
09-26-2008 | 06:40 PM
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RE: Tree stands
ORIGINAL: CamoCop
i use to work for Warren & Sweat Treestands. when we designed tree stands we would add steel weight to them while they were hanging until they broke or malfunctioned. once they broke, we would divide that weight in half and that would be the maximum recommended weight. i believe this is true for all treestand manufacturers. for example, if we had a stand with a maximum recommended weight of 300 pounds, we had 600 pounds of weight on it before it malfunctioned.
i am by no means telling you to use the treestand with the lightest recommended weight due to it being lighter to carry, just giving you a little insight. don't sweat being a few pounds over the limit.
i use to work for Warren & Sweat Treestands. when we designed tree stands we would add steel weight to them while they were hanging until they broke or malfunctioned. once they broke, we would divide that weight in half and that would be the maximum recommended weight. i believe this is true for all treestand manufacturers. for example, if we had a stand with a maximum recommended weight of 300 pounds, we had 600 pounds of weight on it before it malfunctioned.
i am by no means telling you to use the treestand with the lightest recommended weight due to it being lighter to carry, just giving you a little insight. don't sweat being a few pounds over the limit.
CC,
Whatever happened to W&S? I always liked their stands.
09-27-2008 | 07:16 AM
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Nontypical Buck
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RE: Tree stands
ORIGINAL: deermeat01
somthing i do to try to ensure my saftey is to use at least 1 nylon web ratchet rated at least 500# on every lock on tree stand, in addition to what ever comes with the stand,pluse you got to wear an easy to put on harnes or vest to ensure your safety.
somthing i do to try to ensure my saftey is to use at least 1 nylon web ratchet rated at least 500# on every lock on tree stand, in addition to what ever comes with the stand,pluse you got to wear an easy to put on harnes or vest to ensure your safety.
10-05-2008 | 08:39 PM
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Nontypical Buck
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RE: Tree stands
I am 6'1" and ab out 275#. For the past several years I have trusted my life to the "Ol' Man" and Summit climbers , and API lock-ons rated 300#. As big a frame as yu have, look for large !!! The extra width will help a ton. My guess is that "stands" are designed well above this 300# rated weight capacity if for no other reason for liability.
If you have read any of my posts about stands, I have said this before ... and will again ... just be sure to use a high quality body vest. The $100 or so you'll spend is well worth it.
If you have read any of my posts about stands, I have said this before ... and will again ... just be sure to use a high quality body vest. The $100 or so you'll spend is well worth it.
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