Ladder stand recommendation
06-08-2004, 07:10 AM
#11
Typical Buck
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Join Date: Oct 2003
Location: NC
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RE: Ladder stand recommendation
ORIGINAL: GroundHunter
I have two of these I ordered last year, and love them. 16' to bottom platform, and it has a flip up seat, which is great for bow hunting. Platform is spacious. Not very expensive for what you get, and it's very sturdy. (I'm 255 #'s).
Whitetail extreme 16'
I have two of these I ordered last year, and love them. 16' to bottom platform, and it has a flip up seat, which is great for bow hunting. Platform is spacious. Not very expensive for what you get, and it's very sturdy. (I'm 255 #'s).
Whitetail extreme 16'
06-10-2004, 10:28 PM
#12
Join Date: Jun 2003
Location: Maryland
Posts: 156
RE: Ladder stand recommendation
I recently built one using a 24' extention ladder and a home made wooden platform. After working the entire process I have to agree with the majority of the posts - purchase one. I'm going to use mine in the backyard, but if I had to carry it any distance I would be a hurting puppy! Main challenge of purchasing one for me was height, but there seems to be a few 20' options out there as of late.
Good Luck,
MD Piney
Good Luck,
MD Piney
06-13-2004, 04:17 AM
#14
Fork Horn
Join Date: Apr 2004
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RE: Ladder stand recommendation
Hawgman - Cabela's has a 15 ft stand that has a seat that lifts up so you can stand up and the foot portion of the stands go all the way to the tree. The largest I have seen. It sells for about $115 and and if you have a Cabelas store they run them on sale for $99.00.
06-13-2004, 07:05 AM
#15
Boone & Crockett
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Ponce de Leon Florida USA
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RE: Ladder stand recommendation
remington_nc, nice homemade stand, but wouldn't you agree that it would have been a better investment to just buy one? Yours looks like it is about 12', no comfortable seat, no shooters bar, etc.
06-13-2004, 07:06 AM
#16
Typical Buck
Join Date: Jun 2003
Location: Fort Collins, Colorado
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RE: Ladder stand recommendation
I'm looking at two options. There is a 20 feet two person stand at bass Pro that I'm looking at. Can't remember, but it may be 18 foot. Also, I have'nt seen it with my own eyes yet, but I'm looking into the new Summit Ladder stand. Mega Sampson I think it's called. Looks like a goody!
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06-13-2004, 02:27 PM
#17
Typical Buck
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RE: Ladder stand recommendation
ORIGINAL: remington_nc
Here's one I built last year from galvanized conduit. I built 5 for a little over $100. 3/4 IMC conduit you can get it at any electrical store.
Here's one I built last year from galvanized conduit. I built 5 for a little over $100. 3/4 IMC conduit you can get it at any electrical store.
06-16-2004, 05:17 PM
#19
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Roanoke Rapids North Carolina USA
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RE: Ladder stand recommendation
ORIGINAL: timbercruiser
remington_nc, nice homemade stand, but wouldn't you agree that it would have been a better investment to just buy one? Yours looks like it is about 12', no comfortable seat, no shooters bar, etc.
remington_nc, nice homemade stand, but wouldn't you agree that it would have been a better investment to just buy one? Yours looks like it is about 12', no comfortable seat, no shooters bar, etc.
Hawgnman, These stands are welded togther.
06-16-2004, 06:40 PM
#20
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Michigan
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RE: Ladder stand recommendation
Are most of these ladder stands steel? Do any makers use aluminum? I know the aluminum (if available) is going to be more expensive, but does anybody know of a lightweight aluminum stand they could recommend? Price? Weight?