#339606 - 08/13/07 05:28 PM
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Mike Belt
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I called today to order me a new Old Man stand and was told they haven't received their new inventory yet because they were all tied up in customs. Dang I didn't know they had shipped everything overseas as well. Traitors.
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#339980 - 08/13/07 07:53 PM
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do what theyve outsourced , i have 2 and love em. Cant believe theyve stooped that low. Have you ever had your tubes squeek if whats the remedy
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#340556 - 08/13/07 11:12 PM
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the tubes on mine sqeek bad!!! it's not that big a deal if your gun hunting, but bow hunting its horrible. that's the only compliant i have out of mine...how do i fix that?
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#345404 - 08/16/07 07:54 AM
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Cooking oil, doesnt have much smell!
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#348631 - 08/17/07 12:39 PM
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Spike
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Vege oil
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#408038 - 09/20/07 04:36 PM
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Soddy
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I think Ol'Man was bought out or at least reorganized a few years ago. They basically went out of business because of some recalls and a lengthy lawsuit. That is most likely the reason for the overseas manufacturing. I own an Ol'Man from the old company and like it fine, but I would not buy a new one. If I could, I wouldn't buy one [censored] thing from China, but everything is made there, now.
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#408271 - 09/20/07 08:10 PM
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Lookin4 aBiggun
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so are toyotas but they are the best, lets face it most things are made overseas , all the greedy Big manufacturing companies chose to go overseas for cheaper labor and more profits. The rich are greedy and they prove it everyday.
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#408327 - 09/20/07 08:50 PM
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Ol man (used to be made here in my hometown) went under supposedly because of piss poor management. Another company (??gorilla??) bought out the patents to keep producing them.
My elk hunting buddy has a friend with over a hundred of the originals in his garage. He told me he could get me 5 of the Tara lock ons for $25 each. The climbers I could have for $40. I told him I wanted at least 10 at that price. We'll see if he comes through.
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#409158 - 09/21/07 11:03 AM
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Meg if he does, sign me up for 5 of each!
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#409952 - 09/21/07 10:59 PM
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chck3300
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I have one of the gorilla copycats and i love it.
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#409959 - 09/21/07 11:06 PM
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crzy4deer
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tree lounge for me, bought second hand
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#410761 - 09/22/07 10:52 PM
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tree lounge for me, bought second hand
i have a treelounge also but i will pick up my gorilla first for a 1 day hunt.Treelounge is the most comfy stand in the world,but the gorilla beats it as far as use.
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#411025 - 09/23/07 11:19 AM
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Mike Belt
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As far as I know their stands are still tied up in customs trying to get them into the country for sale. Serves them right.
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#478723 - 11/02/07 09:23 PM
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I have a grand ol man and love it. I would like to find a new set of straps for it since these are getting old. Mine sqeaks too! Think I will try the veggie oil.
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#479584 - 11/04/07 09:18 AM
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I have two ol'mans with the foot rest and have never had a prob. with sqeeking. Maybe you are using too small a tree. Just a thought. I do think they are the best climbing stands, but they are heavy.
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#480627 - 11/05/07 08:28 AM
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BZ911
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Are the hang on stands the ones with the carbon composite bases?The tara locon is a fine hang on stand.. I just sold three for $80 each...I take 3 more. I saw one go early in the season on ebay for $120..
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#491894 - 11/13/07 02:14 PM
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REN
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the tree lounge is by far the most comfortable stand made but for the life of me i cannot stay awake in that thing!!
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