Author Topic: Tree Stands (Read 1993 times)

sporthunting · « **on:** August 09, 2012, 08:17:50 AM »

Hi All, I am looking at replacing my tree stand this year. Have been using the same stand for alot of years it is a fixed stand. Just curious what everyone has tried and been happy with or unhappy with. Any insight would be greatly appreciated.

Dark Wing · « **Reply #1 on:** August 12, 2012, 05:23:56 AM »

Last year I ordered 6 stands from the Sportsman's Guide from the U.S. . Although they where pretty cheap I couldn't sit in them for anymore than 3 hours at a time. As long as I'm warm enough I can sit in my Gorilla stands all day. To bad crappy tire doesn't sell them any more.

Tuc · « **Reply #2 on:** August 12, 2012, 09:55:20 AM »

Hey SH,
I built me one of these last season for under $100.
The plans are on the internet, Instead of the camo I put a 3ft 2x4 railing around the top. Much more comfortable than the commercial stands, you can move around a little when it gets cold.

Dark Wing · « **Reply #3 on:** August 12, 2012, 07:06:17 PM »

Hey Tuc I almost have the elevated box blind finished from that same site for the ladder stand plans. It was a pain in the arse to build by myself but will be nice and comfy at -20. I built the base a little higher at 14 feet than from the original plans.

Sonny · « **Reply #4 on:** August 12, 2012, 10:44:50 PM »

Go high or go home..lol

Yeah I like the custom built ones..

Weste · « **Reply #5 on:** August 13, 2012, 03:33:15 PM »

I love my gorilla 2 person stand. 16' to base with front ladder. Great for 2 people or if I am by myself. Permanent stands are the best but can be a crap shoot if the deer arent there.

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Paul · « **Reply #6 on:** August 13, 2012, 04:17:12 PM »

Here's a stand my buddy buildt on his land up north, the deer and elk walk right under it, it's been there for years. 2 bunks and wood stove, usually we will go in around noon in November and then play cards after dark, spend the night and a guy is right there for the morning hunt.

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Tuc · « **Reply #7 on:** August 13, 2012, 06:28:55 PM »

Hey DW, your stand is looking good. Paul, that stand looks comfy, what did it cost your buddy to build?

wildmeat · « **Reply #8 on:** August 13, 2012, 07:56:55 PM »

Quote from: Tuc on August 12, 2012, 09:55:20 AM

Hey SH,
I built me one of these last season for under $100.
The plans are on the internet, Instead of the camo I put a 3ft 2x4 railing around the top. Much more comfortable than the commercial stands, you can move around a little when it gets cold.

hey TUC... do you find that the wood gets squeaky when it gets cold out?

Paul · « **Reply #9 on:** August 13, 2012, 08:46:32 PM »

Quote from: Tuc on August 13, 2012, 06:28:55 PM

Hey DW, your stand is looking good. Paul, that stand looks comfy, what did it cost your buddy to build?

I am not sure what it cost. I am building an aluminum insulated one for a guy right now very similar, it's 8 x 8 with a 4 foot deck extension and he's going to put it on 7" cemented in casing posts, will post some pics when it's done.

sporthunting · « **Reply #10 on:** August 14, 2012, 09:11:28 AM »

Thank you for all the reponses. Some great looking stands.

Tuc · « **Reply #11 on:** August 14, 2012, 07:48:48 PM »

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hey TUC... do you find that the wood gets squeaky when it gets cold out?

Wildmeat, it's actually not too bad. It has a few sqeeks in it but mostly when I'm climbing up and down.

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