Favorite type of Treestand?

DXH · January 02, 2011, 08:30:00 PM

Guys what do you like to hunt out of?

Lock-on
Climber
Ladder

If you have a favorite brand why?

aroflyte · January 02, 2011, 08:30:00 PM

lock-on

dnovo · January 02, 2011, 08:33:00 PM

Loc-on as in the brand and type. I love the flexibility it gives me to get in any tree. I like crooked and brushy trees when I find them.

lpcjon2 · January 02, 2011, 08:36:00 PM

My favorite is the cheap lock on's from #icks, I can replace the chain with a ratchet strap's and leave them in the tree's all year and take them out for maintenance only. No noise and quick in and out of the area.If they get stolen I am out only a few bucks.

January 02, 2011, 08:37:00 PM

i like a hang on-,climber for hunting different areas..

huskyarcher · January 02, 2011, 08:42:00 PM

i use loc ons alot, but to me i love taking my Summit Bushmaster in quiet and finding fresh sign and hot white oaks,apple trees

Clint B. · January 02, 2011, 08:43:00 PM

I use lock-on (chain-on, actually) stands by Screaming Eagle. I don't like to pack a treestand in and out to hunt, so I pre-hang my stands. I prefer Screaming Eagle because I don't think you can find a quieter or stronger stand. Clint

bawana bowman · January 02, 2011, 08:50:00 PM

Loc on spirit, By Loc-On. Fast to hang, rock solid, and very quiet to use and hang, if using the rope and not chain to attach to tree.
In my younger days, 20's and early 30's, I could hang 8 rope on tree steps, hang the stand, and be seated and ready to hunt in less than 8 minutes. And could do it without hardly making any noise.

Still use them today. But I do use a tree suit if any long distance hiking is involved, there just a lot easier to transport.

Walt Francis · January 02, 2011, 08:58:00 PM

2X on the Screaming Eagles.

Terry Lightle · January 02, 2011, 09:02:00 PM

Ladder

ronp · January 02, 2011, 09:06:00 PM

I have been using ladder stands (on private property) when I'm not on the ground. Only sat in them a couple times all deer season.

YORNOC · January 02, 2011, 09:09:00 PM

Sportsman's Guide hang on. Rock solid, 29.99 to 39.99 depending if they are on sale. Can't beat them.
I'd prefer the Screaming Eagles for the higher seat height, but for the price I can buy a LOT more SG stands.

Gary Logsdon · January 02, 2011, 09:15:00 PM

For absolute silence and solidity a Climax is hard to beat. I've also been experimenting with the oversize Rivers Edge stands. The huge platforms are great for swinging a longbow without hitting something. At $69.95 the price is pretty hard to beat too.

illwhttail · January 02, 2011, 09:32:00 PM

I have about 20 stands out all year. Most are hang on,the rest are ladder stands. You have to keep a few ladder stands around for that crooked,thin,hedge, or whatever tree you can't get anything else in.

Friends call me Pac · January 02, 2011, 09:36:00 PM

I only hunt public land and use a climber. Mobile and quick. I bought an equalizer last year and it is by far the best stand I have ever used. The leveling system is so nice.

Bow Bum · January 02, 2011, 11:09:00 PM

CHEAP ONES!

Don't care if they get stolen, and you need to buy a new one or 2 every so often, which I seem to do anyway, so they might as well be CHEAP.

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Fletcher · January 02, 2011, 11:27:00 PM

Ladders are really nice if I can get the features I need. Mostly I use hang ons and climbing sticks that I hang and leave. I have a couple of lightweight walkabout setups for new spots and public land.

sawtoothscream · January 02, 2011, 11:58:00 PM

i never hunted out of a stand for a trad bow yet. but anyways. i like that hang ons can be put almost everywhere and i love the comfort of climbers (summits).

that being said in my area trees are not very climber friendly so im switching to a hang on and climbing sticks for next season.

most the stand i hunt out of though are home made woods stands that we check and reapir every year. they feel safe and are roomy.

**DONOTDELETE** · January 02, 2011, 11:58:00 PM

All 3 for Me..
private land will get a ladder so it's up and in the sit in no time at all.
Loc-on for them to be used for Oak's and others like that to help brake up My out-line.
Climbs are great for that scouting/hunting new areas, Just find a straight tree and climb them wait.

huntsfairchase · January 03, 2011, 12:14:00 AM

Lone Wolf and Screaming Eagle hang on stands here. Quiet, and solid. I've got a handful of the menards cheapies too that I just leave up all year in case someone decides they need 'em more than I do:)