Portable Tree Stands...
 

Well I'm just getting into bow hunting, and feel that a portable tree stand would help out a lot. I put up a permament (sp?) stand last summer over a deer trail, and didn't even see tracks around it over the fall. I'll be hunting a new place this next fall, and I don't wanna mess up their patterns by pounding nails into any more trees. I want a comfortable stand for all day hunts. I would mainly be bow hunting out of it, but I might bring it up north and rifle hunt with it once in a while. I weigh 180 pounds right now, and will get bigger (I'm only 16) and I want it to last for a while. I have a budget of only about 2 or 3 hundred at the moment. Do you guys know of anything that will fill my needs?
~Cody

Edited by - Black_Rap on 02/10/2002 21:11:00

RE: Portable Tree Stands...
 

look thru old timer and some of the others on line I think climbers are best way to go easy to set up and all just need a tree if you live where there is trees that is <img src=icon_smile_big.gif border=0 align=middle>

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BR, opinions vary as do the choices of stands. Your budget is well over the amount of what you will ever need in the way of a bowhunting stand. As for the rifle, I don't rifle hunt so I can't comment in that area.

I own several API stands and they are alright. Nothing great, but they work find. Riversedge Stands I do not reccomend. As for the climbing tree stands I stay away from them due to needing a straight, branchless tree. The up side to the climbing stands is you don't have to put in steps or the need for climbing sticks.

In my opinion (and there are alot of others) Lone Wolf has produced one of the finest stands in the deer woods. The cost is around 150.00 for the basic setup. This stand is tough, light, and above all Quiet.

Good luck and happy hunting.

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The best stands on the market in my opinion are the ol'man vision and grand vision series. They're all I use, they're very quiet and very comfortable. They account for about 90% of the stands you see around here.

That being said, I'd be very suprised if the permanent stand you put up was the cause of the lack of deer activity around your stand, especially if you put it up several months in advance. Hunting a stand for a week in a row will tend to drive them away, but only for a few days. Building a stand one afternoon two months before the season isn't going to affect them at all. Myself and some friends have rode 4-wheelers all over a 40 acre piece of land all day and the next day there were deer tracks everywhere on top of our 4-wheeler tracks. Deer aren't bothered as much by stuff like that as we think they are.

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Check out api outdoors.or Summit treestands.I like the api bowhunter..

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www.summitstands.com

You can't beat 'em.

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Personally I like the Summit Viper. If possible try out several stands of friends and neighbors if possible prior to purchasing one. Comfort to me is very important, and these that do not have back support make for a long afternoon.

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Ditto on the API climber recommendations. I own one and couldn't be happier. With your light weight you shouldn't have any problem with selection...<img src=icon_smile_wink.gif border=0 align=middle>:)

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Cody-
Here are some links to some portable hang-on stands:

www.apioutdoors.com
www.lonewolfstands.com
www.chippewawedgeloc.com/

I have a dozen stands from these manufacturers,all good stands...although I do feel the Chippewa stands are a cut-above. API's Baby Grand is very comfortable with a large platform, but a little heavy to be moving all the time. If you plan to leave it in one spot for a lengthy period of time this would be a good choice. If you plan to put it up and take it down frequently I would recommend Chippewa's Wedge-Loc model and Lone Wolf's climbing sticks.

As far as climbing stands, my brother and I have two API Bowhunters we're trying to sell...in case you happen to be driving through central Iowa soon <img src=icon_smile_wink.gif border=0 align=middle>:).


TB

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I've been hearing a lot of good things about the Grand Slams. I'll be checking those out as top priorities. I will be moving my stand probably daily, so a climber would best fit me needs then. I've come from a big family (dad weighs 330, uncle weighs 300 and my grandpa was pretty big too), so that's why I put my weight on here. I don't plan on being 300 pounds, but 250 wouldn't be out of the question. I just want to have a stand that will last me for a while. My neighbor bow hunts, and I'll talk to him about his tree-stands. That idea never came across my mind. But keep your suggestions coming. They really help me out a lot.
I'm not completely sure putting up the stand effected them that much, but that is what I am guessing. The rut may have something to do with it, but I never really paid any attention. This is the first year I have really gotten into scouting and hunting. I actually went out and followed some tracks in the snow earlier this year. I really didn't find much, but it was pretty cool.
~Cody

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If you can find a old Version Treelounge and get the Bow Hunting Adapter. I don't recommend a new version.The old version holds the tree allot better.If I remember right the Old Version is rated for a 280 pound hunter. The new version is 300 pounds.The Treelounges are very comfortable and easy to stay in all day.Ruger Redhawk

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Summit viper extreme xlt. Comes with a body safety harness, is compact, weight= 19 pounds... plus a foot rest and its quiet. Has been an all day stand for me. 269.00 this past fall.. check cabelas/basspro.....