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Main Boards => PowWow => Topic started by: bolo7735 on September 23, 2011, 11:28:00 AM
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For a hanging style tree stand which brand do you guys like the most? Weight capacity is 300lbs.
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I use an API, I'm sure there is better out there,but i really like mine. I pretty sure its rated for 300 lbs.
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Depends on how much you want to spend..I like my Lone Wolf hang-on and a Summit a buddy of mine has. I know Lone Wolf is made in America now..
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I don't mind spending the money. I just want a strong lightweight quiet stand that can hold 300lbs. I never own a tree stand so I don't know which brand is good quality. I just don't want it to be flimsy and fall off it. Yes, I will have a harness.
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I'm partial to Gorilla Kong stands. I've used them for years, and have never had an issue with them. They're nice and roomy, quiet, and have a comfortable seat pad.
Bernie Bjorklund
NC Iowa/SW Wisconsin
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Screaming Eagle, hands down for me!
All steel (except seat which is padded wood), chain instead of nylon strap (won't deteriorate or be chewed by squirrels or porcupines), bites into tree to give a very stable stand – no wobble, seat height is perfect (on most commercial stands the seat is too low), both platform and seat fold up to prevent accumulation of snow/ice and to keep seat dry and make it less visible when not in use, virtually indestructible and theft-proof with good padlock, choice of large and small platforms and seats, and can hang a VW Bug from it.
One, and only one drawback is that they are a little on the heavy side (I think the large one is about 18#). However, this adds to stability, and is not a problem if you carry it on your back with a couple removable shoulder straps.
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Gorilla stands are very nice for the money, i have a couple of them. Lonewolf stands would be lighter and easier to handle but a lot more $$
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I'm with Jeff , Screaming Eagles are by far the best I've used . I've had aluminum stands creak in cold weather . I do own a tree sling and have taken a couple deer with it but not as comfortable as the Eagles .
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Chippewa Wedge-Loc
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I have a Lone Wolf Alpha and a Summit Falcon. Both are aluminum, very light, and neither has ever squeaked for me. I'd buy either one again.
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there are alot of good one out there just go with one that is tested by the TMA
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Gorilla since loggy went out of business.
Rob
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I just got a Chippewa Wedge-lock and am very impressed. Very well built, easy to hang and feels very safe and comfortable. And "made in USA"
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Chippewa Wedge Loc best bar none. Quiet and very lightweight You can use a chain or heavy rachet strap, funny I have over 30 home made brackets made out of nylon rachet straps and have never had one chewed and some have been out there 4 years.Screamin Eagle are nice, but they are heavy as hell, I mean over 20#s heavy. Shawn
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Screaming Eagle- No human weight limit and once seated into the tree they don't move.
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Love my Screaming Eagle. Once it's in-place it's quiet and staying put.
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Screaming eagle! I own 6 with the special bracket, weight not a factor.
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Lone wolf alpha is a good one.
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Gametamer hands down over any other I have ever used!
Bisch
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I don't like Lone wolf stands or any stand utilizeing a single verticle post to anchor the platform cables. I mostly stand (smaller profile) and the cables dig into my legs. I prefer a Gorilla Or Summit stand that has twin verticle posts to support the platform cables. (more room)
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I like my lone wolf assault, coupled with three lone wolf sticks for a great packable combo. If a bit smaller than you prefer they also have other slightly larger models like the alpha available. The stands are quiet, adjustable in angle, and pack great with military pack straps.
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screaming eagle
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always loved Loc-On stands but the seat is just a little to low for me, wish they would fix that and bar bites in my legs. Got a chippewa stand couple years ago and am impressed, little pricey but for a stand that will last lifetime, this is it.
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Another vote for screaming eagle, rock solid and don't move once set !!
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chippewa hands down- easy to set up screaming eagles are nice but the chippeaw is much easier.
imo
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Guys just a safety note :
Here in WV we had a dedicated bowhunter that was killed when the cables that hold the platform failed 2 years ago . I remove mine and add chains . Yes it makes them heavier but I pplce my stands before I hunt . Anyhow be careful please .
Jack
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The very best I've ever used is a Climax.
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Chippewa Wedge-Loc I don't use stands anymore because of my legs but when I did I liked the Chippewa Wedge-Loc I weigh in around 345# and felt safe.
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Check with "Big Jim" If it can handle that man it has to be safe.
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I agree with those who like the Gorilla stands. I wish I had bought more of them years ago before they redesigned the Kong stands and increased the price. I still have a few, and they're excellent stands.
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I have had several and have chose to sell the millenium's and the Gorilla's.
They both make a good stand and yes, they are rated for 300lbs.
I use them both although I am normally about 310 in the buff. Never hunt that way though and would guess I weigh about 325 with all gear.
The Gorilla's are great for economical reasons and also quite comfortable.
The Milleniums are by far the easiest stands to hang and are my preferred stands for ease of use and comfort. I pay nearly twice as much for milleniums for my personal use as I do for the gorilla's but just love them.
I own a lonewolf that is rated at 350 and am not very fond of it. It works fine and is well built, but quite heavy and could never get it tight enough to stop squeaking. On top of that, I have plenty of padding everywhere except my rear end and there seat leaves a lot to be desired.
thanks, bigjim
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I run the lone wolf alpha with 3 lone wolf climbing sticks. Seems to work very well for me.
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I used a Lone Wolf Alpha for the first time last year. I was so impressed with them that I ended up becoming a dealer and have been converting over my hang on stands to Lone Wolf.
Quality comes with a price, but in the long run I think this is a good example of where it pays to spend up front. Some of the other stands mentioned fall into that catagory as well.