What do you guys like for a leave in type of ladder for hang on stands. I really liked the Rivers Edge ladder that had double rungs but I think they stopped making them? Thanks. BILL
The Rivers Edge ladders are all I use. I have the type with the center spline and the single horizontal rung. I know they still make those.
Gotcha, I thought they stopped making them. Bill
I have several varieties. I've figured out that I like angled steps and the double steps are pretty nice. Another thing that's nice is to use a ladder that goes well above the stand, like a 16 ft stand with a 20 ft ladder. The extra height really helps getting in and out.
What I do dislike are the buckle straps and attach points near the tree. Neither works well for getting the ladder tight to the tree. I have my own rope attach method and usually add a ratchet strap at the top.
Rivers Edge ladder for me as well. Big Game also makes a ladder similar to the rivers edge but the straps on the Rivers Edge are substantially better.
The Sportsman's Guide has a 20' ladder that usually sells for less than $50 that's a pretty good deal. I've accumulated four of them over the years. Never had an issue with setting them up or hanging loc-ons from them. Easy cinch straps and they fit around most of the trees that I hang stands from.