Grand Aluamlite CTS from OL'MAN Outdoors
05-11-2011, 03:18 PM
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Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Jan 2008
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I have used the steel version for years. When Ol' Man changed the design a few years back of the front gun-rest/foot rest so that they could address concerns about pinching wide bodies like mine with the "bowed" frame, I did not like the change. Even at 6' 1" , 275#, I did not find the bowed sides design necessary. I found that the clip connection was so loose that it introduced a source of "metal to metal" sound. I bolted mine together. The Al design might reduce the weight a tad, but I suspect the price will eclipse the steel design and the same old rattling frame problem does not appear to be cured.
05-14-2011, 08:23 AM
#4
Spike
Join Date: Aug 2008
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I have not seen this one yet but will definitely check it out. I love my Ole Man stands and have used them (among others) for years. I added the spreader arms to mine to make them more roomy, but it looks like this one already comes with a spreader arm design. Nice!
Do you know if this stand uses the blades or teeth? I have two older Ole Mans, one of each style. The blades definitely bite into the bark better than the teeth-style, and sit more securely in my experience. I'm hoping they have gone back to the blades.
Do you know if this stand uses the blades or teeth? I have two older Ole Mans, one of each style. The blades definitely bite into the bark better than the teeth-style, and sit more securely in my experience. I'm hoping they have gone back to the blades.
