Buying my first tree stand
01-08-2006, 01:29 PM
#1
Fork Horn
Thread Starter
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: Springfield, OH
Posts: 364
Buying my first tree stand
Hello to all,
I want to buy a nice tree stand and was hoping to get some advice. I’ve looked through the internet and stores at the various types and the one that caught my eye was found here.
There’s a link to one called the “tree lounge”. Have any of you used this one and if so, what do you think of it.
Are there any recommendations for others or did I find the crown jewel? I will be rifle hunting with it. (12ga with a slug barrel)
I want to buy a nice tree stand and was hoping to get some advice. I’ve looked through the internet and stores at the various types and the one that caught my eye was found here.
There’s a link to one called the “tree lounge”. Have any of you used this one and if so, what do you think of it.
Are there any recommendations for others or did I find the crown jewel? I will be rifle hunting with it. (12ga with a slug barrel)
01-08-2006, 01:56 PM
#2
Dominant Buck
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Central Florida
Posts: 25,116
RE: Buying my first tree stand
Get a Summit Backpacker LOVE MINE. Super stable {Especially if your LARGE lilke me}
COMFORTABLE ......can sit all day. Can shoot 360 degrees
Packing will take some getting used to but it's a breeze now.
200-300 dollars depends where ya shop.
COMFORTABLE ......can sit all day. Can shoot 360 degrees
Packing will take some getting used to but it's a breeze now.
200-300 dollars depends where ya shop.
01-08-2006, 02:01 PM
#3
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Jan 2005
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RE: Buying my first tree stand
Get a Summit Backpacker LOVE MINE.
01-08-2006, 02:35 PM
#5
Dominant Buck
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Central Florida
Posts: 25,116
RE: Buying my first tree stand
With the strategies I hunt I rarely use a treestand. However, after doing alot of research I decided that the backpacker is going to be my stand...
Here is why I chose.
1. Summit has a 5 star reputation
2. I needed one tha twould not squeak when I was bow hunting and could hold me. Don't ask what I weigh but I put it to the test.
3. My back sometimes gets sore so I needed comfort.You got it. It is safe enough to sleep in.
4.I'm 51 and not in the best of shape and have been back packing it over 1 mile.
5.I feel safe in it and I am afraid of heights. I only go about 12 feet.
6 You can shoot 360 degrees.
Please keep your harness on.It is still a man made tool.
Here is why I chose.
1. Summit has a 5 star reputation
2. I needed one tha twould not squeak when I was bow hunting and could hold me. Don't ask what I weigh but I put it to the test.
3. My back sometimes gets sore so I needed comfort.You got it. It is safe enough to sleep in.
4.I'm 51 and not in the best of shape and have been back packing it over 1 mile.
5.I feel safe in it and I am afraid of heights. I only go about 12 feet.
6 You can shoot 360 degrees.
Please keep your harness on.It is still a man made tool.
01-08-2006, 03:07 PM
#7
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location:
Posts: 1,233
RE: Buying my first tree stand
With the strategies I hunt I rarely use a treestand. However, after doing alot of research I decided that Lounging Against a Tree is cheaper than buying a stand!!!!
Thanks for pointing that out Reb...!
Thanks for pointing that out Reb...!
01-08-2006, 03:32 PM
#9
Dominant Buck
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: WC FL
Posts: 26,323
RE: Buying my first tree stand
ORIGINAL: jcchartboy
With the strategies I hunt I rarely use a treestand. However, after doing alot of research I decided that Lounging Against a Tree is cheaper than buying a stand!!!!
Thanks for pointing that out Reb...!
With the strategies I hunt I rarely use a treestand. However, after doing alot of research I decided that Lounging Against a Tree is cheaper than buying a stand!!!!
Thanks for pointing that out Reb...!
Hey, I,ve done that before also and it works!
