I remember reading a while back about using plastic washers on the bolts where hanging stands are put together, they say by isolating all metal parts by using the plastic washers, it will eliminate any creaks or slight noises that could give you away to a close buck.

Does anyone do this or does anyone have any opinions on this? I don't have a noise problem at all in my stands or anything, I just thought that the washers are dirt cheap insurance against stand noises if it works.

Im thinking while Im off this weekend I may do this modification to all my hanging stands.

Are there any other modifications you would consider?

Thanks.

I was getting a little squeak where my seat hinges and where the stand folds on one of my hang ons. I put some different washers ( can't remember if they are teflon or plastic or what..they are not metal) and that solved the problem for me.

My Lone Wolf climber hasnoise free washers, built in with each connection. That's why it's soooo quiet.

Sounds like plastic or teflon to me.Its got to be better than metal vs metal.

My summit has no bolts... I believe

Oh yea my Hunters View climberdoesnt have ANY washers or nuts or bolts. Solid State Construction. [8D]