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Old 01-08-2006 | 01:29 PM
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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)
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Old 01-08-2006 | 01:56 PM
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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.
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Old 01-08-2006 | 02:01 PM
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Get a Summit Backpacker LOVE MINE.
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...
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Old 01-08-2006 | 02:27 PM
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With the strategies I hunt I rarely use a treestand. However, after doing alot of research I decided that the Tree Loungeis going to be my stand...

Thanks Jcc!
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Old 01-08-2006 | 02:35 PM
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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.
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Old 01-08-2006 | 03:06 PM
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try the api grandslam bowhunter, awesome stand I put the summit stirrups on mine and it is simple and fast.
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Old 01-08-2006 | 03:07 PM
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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...!


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Old 01-08-2006 | 03:31 PM
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SO...I guess there is more than one good stand out there.
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Old 01-08-2006 | 03:32 PM
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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...!


Hey, I,ve done that before also and it works!
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Old 01-08-2006 | 03:40 PM
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Hey JCC, down here you need one of these to get to your stand!



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