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Title: Treestand Recommendation
Post by: Roger Norris on June 13, 2015, 11:45:00 AM

Hey guys....I need to buy a few more treestands. I have 3 Chippewa Wedge Locks that I have used for years. Easy to hang, but not the most comfortable. I will probably buy 3 hang ons, and at least 1 ladder type. Looking for COMFORT.  Suggestions?

Title: Re: Treestand Recommendation
Post by: jt85 on June 13, 2015, 11:52:00 AM

You can't beat Millennium for comfort, a little pricy though.

Title: Re: Treestand Recommendation
Post by: Stump73 on June 13, 2015, 11:53:00 AM

The millenniums are very comfortable and they have big platforms also.

Title: Re: Treestand Recommendation
Post by: Preston Lay on June 13, 2015, 11:58:00 AM

I recently purchased a millenniums ladder for $200. Its very comfortable and just right for bowhunting. I left off the shooting rail so it wouldn't interfere with a bow limb. I couldn't imagine something more comfortable.

Title: Re: Treestand Recommendation
Post by: STICKBENDER98 on June 13, 2015, 02:34:00 PM

I haven't personally used a millennium, but have heard a lot of good things about them from those who have.  Big Game also make a comfy stand similar seat as the milleniums, I've sat in a buddys Big Game ladder stand and could have easily taken a nap it was that comfortable.

Title: Re: Treestand Recommendation
Post by: Kevin Dill on June 13, 2015, 02:56:00 PM

Roger,

I definitely can recommend Family Traditions Treestands to you. Made in southern MI and superbly built. You won't find a stronger or more comfortable stand made anywhere. You will find lighter weight ones though. I'm changing out from all my Asian aluminums to the FT stands. Thanks.

Title: Re: Treestand Recommendation
Post by: Bullfrog 1 on June 16, 2015, 08:13:00 AM

Kevin, I agree. I have had a few Millenniums and was less than impressed.  Bill

Title: Re: Treestand Recommendation
Post by: BAK on June 16, 2015, 05:48:00 PM

Comfort is NOT key.  I've learned the hard way that if I can't stand up and have the seat silently fold back up against the tree it is worthless.

Title: Re: Treestand Recommendation
Post by: awbowman on June 16, 2015, 06:10:00 PM

X2 BAK.  I'll take a quiet setup any day before I have one that I can "sit all day long".

I'm a small guy, about 5'7" and I had trouble getting into the large platformed millennium due to where the cables attach.

A millennium also cost my buddy a 160"+ deer when the camera man shifted his weight and it made a noise.


Can't beat a cast stand.

Just saying

Title: Re: Treestand Recommendation
Post by: DennyK on June 16, 2015, 06:37:00 PM

Rog, for hang on stands, Screaming Eagle.        Denny

Title: Re: Treestand Recommendation
Post by: grouseshooter002 on June 16, 2015, 07:35:00 PM

:thumbsup:  I agree with Denny. The newer "Boss" is just the ticket. Buy three or four brackets and use one stand.

Grouse

Title: Re: Treestand Recommendation
Post by: Ron Vought on June 18, 2015, 02:05:00 PM

Lone Wolf. Comfortable, quiet and plenty of platform for the guys that likes a little extra room.

Ron

Title: Re: Treestand Recommendation
Post by: Danny Roberts on June 18, 2015, 02:43:00 PM

Ameristep Outfitter. The most stable hang-on on the market, comfortable too. Get a set of aluminum Rapid Rails to go with it and you can climb any tree made !

Title: Re: Treestand Recommendation
Post by: TradBrewSC on June 18, 2015, 04:55:00 PM

I have tried a lot of them but really enjoy the Millennium 150's that I own. They are roomy, very comfortable and silent to fold up the seat using the built in bungees. Their cam system is very nice as well.

Title: Re: Treestand Recommendation
Post by: STICKBENDER98 on June 18, 2015, 05:08:00 PM

I Bought a Lone Wolf Alpha and a set of climbing stick this summer so I'll have more input on those after this season.

Title: Re: Treestand Recommendation
Post by: Roger Norris on June 18, 2015, 05:42:00 PM

Good info here....thanks.

Title: Re: Treestand Recommendation
Post by: cedar swampman on June 18, 2015, 11:35:00 PM

I have been hunting out of a Guidos Web for years and would never go back to a conventional stand-different but very comfortable and safe.

Title: Re: Treestand Recommendation
Post by: Dan bree on June 18, 2015, 11:45:00 PM

2x. On the screaming eagle.  Didn't know they still made them. Got mine from Paul Bruner. Years ago.

Title: Re: Treestand Recommendation
Post by: stagetek on June 19, 2015, 10:17:00 AM

I'll stick with my Lone Wolfs. XOP, run by Andre's son Cody now offers a nice padded seat That will fit the older L.W.'s.

Title: Re: Treestand Recommendation
Post by: BowMIke on June 19, 2015, 10:53:00 AM

I have been using a Leverage Speed Ladder on my last few bear hunts. Collapses for transport and not too heavy.(aluminum). Nice ladder stand and easy to move around or haul.