ladder stand extensions

[waterman]

have a few walmart 15' stands. both single and double stands. anyone ever add a 4' extension on one of the 15' stands?

 

[Spurhunter]

I have thought about it but not done it yet. I would make an additional brace to the tree. Those cheap stands sometimes have flimsy ladders.

 

[TnKen]

I used pressure treated 2x4s and made an extension. Drilled and bolted that to the original ladder.

 

[huvrman]

I'd be very careful doing that. Those stands are designed to save as much steel, and therefore cost, as possible. They are built with a safety factor, which may be negated when an extension is added. Unless the company advertises their stand as being able to take an extension, I'd not do it.

 

[Hillbilly Hunter]

have a few walmart 15' stands. both single and double stands. anyone ever add a 4' extension on one of the 15' stands?

Yes, you can normally order the extension piece that comes with a stabilizer bar

 

[Knothead]

I've done it, and had no issues—-but you will definitely need an extra stabilizing bar.

 

[TJS209]

We've done it to some of the older big game stands that had the double uprights. Used extra bracing and no issues. Never done it with the cheaper metal 15' stands.