#1777224 - 02/09/10 04:21 PM
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gator-n-buck
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How many of you guys have hunted out of old wooden stands that were built out of Ply wood and 2'x4's. I can remember as a kid hunting out of these stands built between two pine trees and I never even heard of a safety harness. I wouldn't dare think of it now.
Heres a neat one I found on the web...
Edited by gator-n-buck (02/09/10 04:26 PM)
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#1777229 - 02/09/10 04:26 PM
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jb3
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you forgot the 5-gallon bucket to sit on.
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#1777239 - 02/09/10 04:29 PM
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tophat
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I have built a many of them when i was young i am surprised i never got hurt hunting out of them the more i think of it.
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#1777242 - 02/09/10 04:31 PM
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SJS
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It was always a harrowing experience going up it for the first time. Never was quite sure if a step was going to snap or not. LOL
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#1777251 - 02/09/10 04:34 PM
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Tree Tramp
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Still use them. Built some platform stands out of pressure treated about 15 years ago. Used metal ties to attach the platform to the tree to allow for tree growth, wind, etc. Used railroad spikes for steps and to support the platform weight, it turned out to be a good design. Cant steal them thats for sure and a good roomy platform is nice for guests or to nap in if you get sleepy. Dont forget the rails. 
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#1777306 - 02/09/10 05:02 PM
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elauwit
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Looks like one i've hunted out of .
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#1777312 - 02/09/10 05:05 PM
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vabuckbuster
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Still use them. Built some platform stands out of pressure treated about 15 years ago. Used metal ties to attach the platform to the tree to allow for tree growth, wind, etc. Used railroad spikes for steps and to support the platform weight, it turned out to be a good design. Cant steal them thats for sure and a good roomy platform is nice for guests or to nap in if you get sleepy. Dont forget the rails.
same here. hunt out of 3 different ones each year
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#1777317 - 02/09/10 05:11 PM
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KENBOB10
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We had a lease in Lewis co a long time ago and whoever had hunted the land before us had some stands made out of 55 gal drums. Pretty far up in the trees. Never seen anything like before or after. Snake can attest to it he was there.
They also had some platform stands that I know were 35 to 40 ft up in some huge oaks. I clum up in one once. Never again.
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#1777337 - 02/09/10 05:27 PM
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Been there and done that too
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#1777347 - 02/09/10 05:33 PM
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bullzeye
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I have hunted out of worse!!
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