Deer stand, does anyone have this one, if so, does it need welds fixed?

[Speedwell-Hunter]

As title states, looking to buy this guide gear stand, anyone have it? if so, does it need welds to be re-inforced? Its the "Guide Gear 20' 2-Man Ladder Tree Stand"

Stand in this link

Thanks

 

[1 good shot]

I don't have one of those but I bought a couple of their 10' tower stands. From that experience I would advise you to seek better options. They had several bad welds and in my opinion were overall just bad quality

 

[timberjack86]

Can't see the welds but I'd say so. If people would use alittle more filler metal and heat there wouldn't be as many broken welds. JMO.

 

[Madbowh]

I've seen a lot of broke welds on ladder stands and I've started drilling small holes maybe 1/8" hole to let water drain out mine fill up with water and start to rot and bust welds. I think the water getting in it and freezing is the problem.

I've got 2 climbers one is 20 years old and still is my go to stand. Neither so far has broke welds or rust

 

[backyardtndeer]

I would avoid buying a new stand that you have to weld. Those stands usually have pretty thin steel, if the person doing the welding doesn't know what they are doing they may actually weaken the steel.

 

[BigAl]

To me that stand looks no different than the ones they sell at Walmart for $99.
Or am I missing something?

 

[Speedwell-Hunter]

To me that stand looks no different than the ones they sell at Walmart for $99.
Or am I missing something?

Link to the $99 one?

 

[mjwendorf]

Do your body a favor and get a millennium. Yea it's expensive but trust me it's worth it!

 

[Speedwell-Hunter]

Do your body a favor and get a millennium. Yea it's expensive but trust me it's worth it!

I have one millenial, needs assembly. However, I cannot afford another one lol.

 

[Speedwell-Hunter]

Do your body a favor and get a millennium. Yea it's expensive but trust me it's worth it!

L220 18ft double ladder millennial stand is what i have, but I need another stand for a different part of the property.

 

[Savage Knight]

If I was going to drop $200 on a ladder stand I would go ahead and and spend a little extra and look at the hawks, muddy or something similar. I have a GG 12' tripod and the seat lasted less than a year and they won't replace it. You can't even buy a replacement, the one I replacement I found I can't get tight enough and you have to sit with your balls drapped across the bolt that hold the seat platform onto the stand. It's a bit unnerving! Sorry for getting off topic but I won't give them another penny!

 

[BigAl]

Link to the $99 one?

Here's the link, but you'll get a much better deal when the season rolls around. Even had them for $50 back in Jan.

Realtree 15' Air Strike Two-Person Hunting Ladder Tree Stand W/Jaw - Walmart.com

Arrives by Wed, Jul 19 Buy Realtree 15' Air Strike Two-Person Hunting Ladder Tree Stand W/Jaw at Walmart.com

www.walmart.com

 

[BigAl]

Link to the $99 one?

Ladder stands and boss buck feeders

4 Rivers Edge Relax 2 Man Ladder Stands. 1 new in box and 3 used 1 season. $175 for new one and $75 for used ones. $400 for all 4. 3 Boss Buck 200 lb feeders used one season . $450 for all three . $800 for everything. Located in Cullman, Al. 205-552-8368 text for pics

www.aldeer.com

 

[ImThere]

I wouldn't weld a new stand. Most are rated by the TMA if that makes you feel better.
Make sure they can drain it water gets in them.
shrink tube the ladder section together, or use an inner tube over connecting joints
drill a small hole in the bottom so they can drain.
Use chains and turnbuckles to mount them to the tree. Loosen the chain after season so it don't grow in to tree

 

[Cannonball1]

Look at the Hawk Big Denali from Bass Pro. I bought the single version and it's the most comfortable stand I have used out of around 30 stands over the years. The seats are 26" wide and it lets me hunt longer with my bad back. The welds and overall build quantity are very good.

 

[Speedwell-Hunter]

Look at the Hawk Big Denali from Bass Pro. I bought the single version and it's the most comfortable stand I have used out of around 30 stands over the years. The seats are 26" wide and it lets me hunt longer with my bad back. The welds and overall build quantity are very good.
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I may get this one, thank you sir! Looks like a solid one

 

[Gravey]

I wouldn't have any ladder stand or really any stand period without a zero gravity seat. My butt gets to hurting too much and then I won't sit still.

 

[Antler Daddy]

These deers are expensive....glad I hunt on the ground! I bought 3 new Millenium tree seats last year when they went on sale for like $55 shipped. Those buggers are $100 now.

 

[redblood]

I wouldn't weld a new stand. Most are rated by the TMA if that makes you feel better.
Make sure they can drain it water gets in them.
shrink tube the ladder section together, or use an inner tube over connecting joints
drill a small hole in the bottom so they can drain.
Use chains and turnbuckles to mount them to the tree. Loosen the chain after season so it don't grow in to tree

I agree. Most are plenty strong enough. The issue has always been, the holes not lining up or shorting me necessary bolts which puts me burning gas and time to fix

 

[Madbowh]

I may get this one, thank you sir! Looks like a solid one

I bought that and left it on private property. The seat looked nice but you(I) can only sit looking forward comfortably. I got some 1"tubing and welded a flat seat for it and bolted it on. The walmart 2 man has been my favorite, flat seat removable cushion.

While in this same stand I tried to get my daughter to turn maybe between 45-90° to get a shot on a nice 8pt and she couldn't do it I think on account of the seat style.