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Post by z7bowhunter on Aug 20, 2012 19:49:05 GMT -5
What kind of hang on stands do you guys use ? ANd what kind of steps/sticks? Looking at buying my first hang on stand soon. Frustrated with being limited to trees i can climb with my climber, and my ladder stands just arent high enough to make me feel like i can make any movement whatsoever..
I was gonna get a cheapo comfort zone stand for $40, but now i have done a complete 180 and i am looking at expensive ones.. I have my eye on the Muddy outdoors Hunter. its $200 platform is 24x34" and its 14 lbs..most of the stand is aluminum.
THe other one was the Lone Wolf Assault II $240- 26x19.5" platform and weighs 11 lbs (smaller platform than the Muddy)
ANd i was going to get some really good steps, called EZ steps. $5 a piece I figure i'll need about 12 or 13 for 20 feet. I was going to lack my stand to the tree and when i leave i was going to take out the first 3 or 4 treesteps at the bottom of the tree ..it could still get stolen but not as easy.. I figure i might as well get a nice one instead of replacing a cheap one after i decide its too heavy and not very comfortable.
What works for you guys??
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Post by jsanders on Aug 20, 2012 21:48:33 GMT -5
Well first thing about making movement while hunting, last year is the time I've ever shot a deer out of a tree stand. All others have been from the ground for me. 9 with a bow and 5 with firearms. Never used a blind either. It can be done but more difficult. But as far as hang on stands, depends on how comfortable you are with a small platform and being on a small seat for the duration of your hunt. I have a small comfort zone that I use from time to time, not very comfortable. I prefer the bigger ones and if it is aluminum, its gona be easier to hang. Also like the climbing sticks better than the screw in steps too. But don't forget your hunting deer, not trees. The perfect tree may put you out of range of where the deer move through.
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Post by z7bowhunter on Aug 21, 2012 20:40:35 GMT -5
[quote author=jsanders But don't forget your hunting deer, not trees. The perfect tree may put you out of range of where the deer move through.[/quote] Exactly why i am getting a hang on and using screw in steps.. you can get into almost any tree, ANd the climbing sticks might be safer but more expensive and alot heavier too. I am only going to use tree steps because they are cheaper/lighter and becasue i have a HSS vest AND a rope that you attach to the tree above your stand and as you climb you are always connected. If you fall you will not go far. I wouldnt want to fall and hit treesteps all the way down  SAfety is the first priority. |
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Post by B-rad on Aug 21, 2012 21:06:31 GMT -5
Tree steps will put you in tree's that you couldn't think about with sticks. I have two hangons. a cheapo 40$. and a 200$ AMI. I LOVE the AMI, but for the money I would stick with a cheaper one somewhere in the middle.
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Post by strippitman on Aug 22, 2012 7:14:33 GMT -5
I have 5 cheap $40 stands that I bought at Menards a few years ago and love 'em. I wouldn't pay the big bucks. Just think, you could buy 5 or 6 stands for the price you are thinking about spending for one  . I only sit for a few hours at a time so I don't need "all day" comfort, although they are still fairly comfortable. |
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Post by Greenedog on Aug 22, 2012 8:00:54 GMT -5
I have 5 cheap $40 stands that I bought at Menards a few years ago and love 'em. I wouldn't pay the big bucks. Just think, you could buy 5 or 6 stands for the price you are thinking about spending for one . I only sit for a few hours at a time so I don't need "all day" comfort, although they are still fairly comfortable. I agree. All of our hang ons are around the $40 range and work. I use the climbing sticks because a lot of my hunting is done on public ground where screw ins are a no-no.  |
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Post by z7bowhunter on Aug 22, 2012 16:34:52 GMT -5
Yeah i think $200 is overpriced,, but what isnt these days?? ANd i am a pretty hardcore hunter. I usually sit for atleast 6 hours and sometimes all day during the rut and late bow season.. so i do want something comfortable. And i like a large platform to stand on
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Post by B-rad on Aug 22, 2012 20:56:54 GMT -5
The best thing about my AMI is EASE OF HANGING! I would never pay for one that expensive, but I did not pay for it. It was left by someone who formerly leased the property for several years.
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Post by z7bowhunter on Aug 23, 2012 16:24:04 GMT -5
The best thing about my AMI is EASE OF HANGING! I would never pay for one that expensive, but I did not pay for it. It was left by someone who formerly leased the property for several years. Lucky..  I am in a pickle tryin to decide what to get! ALot of the cheap stands dont even have backpack straps and they are pretty heavy. But the expensive one i was lookin at is all one pice construction and has straps that are replaced for free every 3 years. I dont really wanna spend that much money, but then again i dont wanna get a piece of junk. I am pretty sure i will go with the Muddy stand though..I only really need one hang on and my climber . Plus i have 2 ladders. |
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Post by z7bowhunter on Aug 30, 2012 21:06:24 GMT -5
Well, i got everything i need now. I got the Muddy stand and i LOVE it. it is really light and comfortable. And i bought 13 cranford EZY steps. ANd i got my 3rd arm camera arm too! Now all i need is the 2 extra vid camera batteries i ordered. I just gotta get used to hangin my stand..its a little scary when you are leaning back on your linemans belt with both hands on your stand Ill get used to it. It took me forever but it was my first time. |
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Post by Logan on Aug 30, 2012 21:20:26 GMT -5
Just some word of advice from experience, remember when hanging them, once you get the strap around the seat part of the stand tightened around the tree, fold the platform up and push down as hard as you can on the seat then fold the platform down. this will shove the two little spikes in the back of the platform into the tree and give you the most secure stand and then of course put a ratchet strap around the bottom part. Be careful!
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Post by jsanders on Aug 31, 2012 5:57:31 GMT -5
I agree that hanging the hang on stands is kind hairy when they are heavy. I've never tied off when hanging them but that is a good idea. Good luck.
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Post by z7bowhunter on Aug 31, 2012 16:51:13 GMT -5
Just some word of advice from experience, remember when hanging them, once you get the strap around the seat part of the stand tightened around the tree, fold the platform up and push down as hard as you can on the seat then fold the platform down. this will shove the two little spikes in the back of the platform into the tree and give you the most secure stand and then of course put a ratchet strap around the bottom part. Be careful! I put it on the tree near the ground and it is rock solid..it wont move at all. But i am still trying to practice doing it at the top of the tree..lol its hard when you are standing on a thin metal treestep for 30 minutes ..lol I still havent got it setup up in a tree yet. I took some 550 paracord and made a loop on the stand so when i pull it up i hang it on a small screw in bow hanger where i want the stand to go and i dont have to support the stand anymore. IT is kind of tricky trying to pass the straps around the tree though..I think it willl take awhile to get good at doing it. |
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Post by B-rad on Sept 1, 2012 12:24:10 GMT -5
I usually tie the platform so it's up, Then After I ge t it pretty tight I untie it and puch down and unfold it. Then tighten the strap more if possible and I'll puit another one on too.
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SAfety is the first priority.
. I only sit for a few hours at a time so I don't need "all day" comfort, although they are still fairly comfortable.
I am in a pickle tryin to decide what to get! ALot of the cheap stands dont even have backpack straps and they are pretty heavy. But the expensive one i was lookin at is all one pice construction and has straps that are replaced for free every 3 years. I dont really wanna spend that much money, but then again i dont wanna get a piece of junk. I am pretty sure i will go with the Muddy stand though..I only really need one hang on and my climber . Plus i have 2 ladders.
Just another night at work for me and Monty will be back here again bright and early. 
