Need advice on a tree stand
09-01-2004, 07:16 AM
#1
Typical Buck
Thread Starter
Join Date: Dec 2003
Location: SE Wisc
Posts: 677
Need advice on a tree stand
Can anyone recommend a particular tree stand? i am shopping around for one now and was just overwhelmed with the amount of them. My criteria is;
1. lightweight (light enough to carry thru the woods for different locations)
2. must be able to use it for Gun and Bow hunting. (so it needs a fold down rest in front)
3. somewhat comfortable to sit in
4. not sure if i want the climbing type (don't know if they work or not).
5. Can't be too expensive (under $220 or so)
any suggestions?
thank you in advance
1. lightweight (light enough to carry thru the woods for different locations)
2. must be able to use it for Gun and Bow hunting. (so it needs a fold down rest in front)
3. somewhat comfortable to sit in
4. not sure if i want the climbing type (don't know if they work or not).
5. Can't be too expensive (under $220 or so)
any suggestions?
thank you in advance
09-01-2004, 07:43 AM
#3
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Mar 2004
Posts: 2,445
RE: Need advice on a tree stand
Summit Viper is the one I have. I like it a lot. It is easy to use, and is super comfortable. I could easily fall asleep up there. You can get them for your price range. I saw some on clearance at Galyans.
09-03-2004, 06:33 AM
#10
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Maysville. KY
Posts: 132
RE: Need advice on a tree stand
Summit Viper is good but don't get the Viper Ultra. Got mine last year and tightened the bolt on the gun rest right before I went out for the first time and it fell off while I was in the tree and didn't notice until the gun rest fell off when I got on the ground. I'm sure I could find a bolt for it but it gets in the way and can't be used because it sits up too high... even if you are angled down.