#3059398 - 12/02/12 11:16 AM
Best ladder stand?
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feldmutze
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I tried one years ago, cheap, flimsy & with a tiny platform. I didn't like it after only one morning hunt and traded it off. There's more manufacturers now and I know they've improved them. What are your recommendations?
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#3059714 - 12/02/12 03:50 PM
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Gravey
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I bought a single man from sportsmans guide that's 18' tall and comfortable. Instructions sucked but I sort of expected it. My buddy has a double man stand that he got from dicks sporting goods. It has a full enclosure and is 20' I think. They were on sale the other day for $200.
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#3068573 - 12/07/12 08:18 PM
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west_tn_hunter
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Muddy Outdoors prolly has one of the best.
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#3070660 - 12/09/12 11:05 AM
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7mag Man
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In my opinion for the money and comfort that Rivers Edge is the best. I love mine
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#3081773 - 12/16/12 10:36 AM
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I really like Big Game stands...got 4 of them.
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#3083940 - 12/17/12 05:48 PM
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7mag Man
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I have a Big Game also. It is comfortable but not as comfortable as my Rivers Edge. Just my opinion.
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#3084241 - 12/17/12 08:00 PM
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scn
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I was at Dick's the other day to purchase a couple on clearance. I got the basic stand with the bigger foot platform and shooting rail for $69 (and then $10 off with a coupon). They are no frills but comfortable to hunt out of.
But, they had a couple of Field and Stream models for $149 that really looked nice. The ladders were bigger and the seat/platform area looked huge.
I'll keep my eye on them to see if they come down a little more. They were the best looking ladders for under $200 that I have seen.
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#3087611 - 12/19/12 08:20 PM
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parkerxbowhunter
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after my comfort lounger and ladder stick i wont be buying anymore ladder stands until its time for my son to start climbing.
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#3088852 - 12/20/12 04:30 PM
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feldmutze
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Can you provide a link for this "comfort lounger"?
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#3096416 - 12/26/12 04:47 PM
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millennium or ol man,the only way to go in my opinion.i have the cheap ones but they dont compare
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#3149616 - 02/02/13 08:56 PM
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gatodoc
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I've been happy with the 2 man Ameristep stands from Wal Mart...Wide ladder and 2 contact points with tree at the top..
I cut a piece of plywood to fit the seat area and mount a molded boat seat on a low swivel to the middle of it. Attach the plywood to seat with 2 ratchet straps...Hang some burlap around the shooting rail and it's comfy and concealed...Great for one person...
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#3183254 - 03/04/13 04:37 PM
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Redfred16
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I had Ameristep in Wisconsin and liked them alot. The platform was bigger then just a foot rest. I could fold the seat up and actually stand and move.
But I've gone to all hang-ons now, with just me putting them up.
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#3245127 - 05/12/13 09:44 PM
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I was at Dick's the other day to purchase a couple on clearance. I got the basic stand with the bigger foot platform and shooting rail for $69 (and then $10 off with a coupon). They are no frills but comfortable to hunt out of.
But, they had a couple of Field and Stream models for $149 that really looked nice. The ladders were bigger and the seat/platform area looked huge.
I'll keep my eye on them to see if they come down a little more. They were the best looking ladders for under $200 that I have seen.
I have one of the 2man, it is very comfortable & yep plenty of room on the platform.
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