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Post by marshallco on Dec 17, 2020 23:26:25 GMT -5
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Waynes said:I turn 60 next year and thinking of getting a couple ladder stands. All four of my stands are climbing sticks and hang-on. Just like guns you can't have enough deer stands.
I have no idea why but hang on scare the h out of me I’ll climb 20 foot up in my summit and not bother me at all ten feet up in a hang on I’m hanging on to everything for dear life
I'm with you on this, except I just will not use a hang on and steps at all. Call me chicken dung or whatever you want, but you will never say that this horse's rear died from falling from a hang on stand. I just don't trust the stands or the steps.
Started a new thread from so as to not get off topic. I don’t like heights at all, so nothing but ladder stands for this guy. When I was younger I used to hunt from hang-ons but they are no where near as comfortable as a ladder stand. I spend a lot of time in the stand with a kid, so it works well for that too. I have welded several of my own ladder stands, they’re a lot heavier than store bought, but they’re not coming down either. I made a climber once, it’s still in a heap in the woods (scary stuff). When I think back to when I first started hunting, it was wood boards nailed to a tree. No doubt many of you did the same thing, we’re lucky to be alive! It would be interesting to see what everyone prefers and why.....
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Post by boonechaser on Dec 17, 2020 23:43:19 GMT -5
I'm 57 but still prefer Loc On's and climbing sticks. 100% use lifelines now though and won't hunt W/O. Most are over sized which allows you to move around a bit. Do have a few ladders and we put up couple box blinds this year , mostly to hunt in poor weather and kids.
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Post by Ahawkeye on Dec 18, 2020 5:21:41 GMT -5
I use a mix I do not like ladder stands though. Usually lock ons with climbing sticks and a lifeline or a climber. Lately a single stick method and a tree saddle, I especially like this method for my first time in a new area.
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Post by firstwd on Dec 18, 2020 5:49:23 GMT -5
I was using antenna towers and loc-on stands, and would have a few ladder stands up for others to use. Since my hip replacement last year I have switched to strictly ladder stands with a loc-on next to it. The ladder stands are much easier on my body to climb. This has turned every stand location into a double set, so it's great for taking kids or switching sides of the tree. My only dislike is I'm no longer as high up as I prefer to be.
That reminds me, is anybody interested in a few antenna towers? :-)
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Post by parrothead on Dec 18, 2020 5:56:00 GMT -5
I have 15 loc on stands with TV antenna towers for ladders and 10 Summit climbers I put out. All with life lines. I also have 2 shooting houses
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Post by MuzzleLoader on Dec 18, 2020 6:30:33 GMT -5
Those tv antennas are big money! Sold couple of mine.
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Post by bill9068 on Dec 18, 2020 8:54:45 GMT -5
Summit climber only. Be 62 in February. I can move closer to action with a climber. 25ft up in tree in 3 minutes.
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Post by steiny on Dec 18, 2020 10:12:18 GMT -5
I'm 61, still have a nice climber and wouldn't be afraid to use it if a special opportunity presented itself however I've not used it for 2-3 years. I hunt exclusively out of ladders, shooting houses or ground blinds. No way I will ever use a lock on style or any type of climbing sticks or steps ever again.
I've got at least 30 ladders set on the various farms we hunt. Our favorites are the two man, 15' to the shooting rail, with the expanded wire mesh seats and floors -vs- the fabric seats. We use these as one man stands and prefer the extra room they provide. Typically add an extra ratchet strap or two on each in addition to what they provide. When possible we always try to set them in a double or triple trunk tree to provide hunter concealment.
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Post by Woody Williams on Dec 18, 2020 13:16:56 GMT -5
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Post by greghopper on Dec 18, 2020 13:35:09 GMT -5
Summit climber only. Be 62 in February. I can move closer to action with a climber. 25ft up in tree in 3 minutes. That’s me also.... all aluminum and have never looked back! |
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Post by omegahunter on Dec 18, 2020 13:49:38 GMT -5
I'm 57 but still prefer Loc On's and climbing sticks. 100% use lifelines now though and won't hunt W/O. Most are over sized which allows you to move around a bit. Do have a few ladders and we put up couple box blinds this year , mostly to hunt in poor weather and kids. Me also. I have a climber and have only used it a handful of times. Not near enough to be able to accurately guess how to set it up the first time to be level when I got up the tree.  |
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Post by marshallco on Dec 18, 2020 21:51:04 GMT -5
I'm 61, still have a nice climber and wouldn't be afraid to use it if a special opportunity presented itself however I've not used it for 2-3 years. I hunt exclusively out of ladders, shooting houses or ground blinds. No way I will ever use a lock on style or any type of climbing sticks or steps ever again. I've got at least 30 ladders set on the various farms we hunt. Our favorites are the two man, 15' to the shooting rail, with the expanded wire mesh seats and floors -vs- the fabric seats. We use these as one man stands and prefer the extra room they provide. Typically add an extra ratchet strap or two on each in addition to what they provide. When possible we always try to set them in a double or triple trunk tree to provide hunter concealment. |
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Post by marshallco on Dec 18, 2020 21:54:10 GMT -5
I agree Steiny. Those double or triple (or even more) trunk trees are the best. I may sacrifice height but I feel pretty well concealed behind 3 trunks..
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Post by woodmaster on Dec 19, 2020 10:48:05 GMT -5
On our lease we are in the process of getting rid of all out hang-ons & replacing them with ladder stands. We prefer the ease of climbing, comfort and how quite they are when climbing. There isnt a straight tree in the river bottoms we hunt so ladders stands are the best for sure.
For the guys who use climbing stands...dont you worry about making noise when attaching & climbing? Id hate to have a big buck bedded 90 yards from where Im gonna hunt only to have him hear me climbing. I know they arent as noisy as they used to be but surely u are making some noise. What about sweating after climbing 25 feet?
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Post by boonechaser on Dec 19, 2020 11:45:32 GMT -5
Regardless what stand you prefer. Best time to buy them is now through next couple months. Sales everywhere.
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Post by beermaker on Dec 19, 2020 12:34:58 GMT -5
On our lease we are in the process of getting rid of all out hang-ons & replacing them with ladder stands. We prefer the ease of climbing, comfort and how quite they are when climbing. There isnt a straight tree in the river bottoms we hunt so ladders stands are the best for sure. For the guys who use climbing stands...dont you worry about making noise when attaching & climbing? Id hate to have a big buck bedded 90 yards from where Im gonna hunt only to have him hear me climbing. I know they arent as noisy as they used to be but surely u are making some noise. What about sweating after climbing 25 feet? I absolutely prefer ladder stands over anything, two-man stands are even better. However, it isn't always practical for me to get a ladder stand up where I want to be. I do not carry my climber in every time I hunt. I almost always get one set up with lifeline and gear hook in place well before I plan to hunt it. I have four, so that gives me plenty of options. I've said it many times before, sweat is my #1 enemy in the woods. If it's cold, I wear just enough clothing for the walk to keep me from freezing. I put my bibs on for the climb and pull all other layers up with a rope once I am settled. I climb slow with frequent breaks, get myself comfy in the seat and wait to cool off before putting on additional layers. |
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