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<blockquote data-quote="TheLBLman" data-source="post: 5546300" data-attributes="member: 1409"><p>I'd say typically more like 10-15 minutes for me.</p><p></p><p>I seldom go less than 22 feet high, ideally I typically prefer @ 24 ft.</p><p>Just not possible with all trees.</p><p></p><p>Another of my "issues" with ladder stands is they're just not high enough.</p><p></p><p>There is generally something magical about getting @ 24 ft (or higher) in that no matter how the wind blows, your scent generally just blows over them high enough they're not concerned, and if they're far enough away to catch it, it seems to be more diluted than when you're closer to the ground. This is hugely different than when I've been only 16 ft high or less in a ladder stand, where many downwind deer are going to be spooked when they hit your scent.</p><p></p><p>Another reason that height is such a big deal is because I still can accurately predict the wind's direction in advance no more than maybe 25% of the time. Plus, the wind is generally constantly swirling, changing directions, no matter the prevailing direction. Even more true the closer one is to ground level.</p><p></p><p>IMO, perhaps the very best way to ruin a good spot, just generally speaking, is to place a ladder stand there.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="TheLBLman, post: 5546300, member: 1409"] I'd say typically more like 10-15 minutes for me. I seldom go less than 22 feet high, ideally I typically prefer @ 24 ft. Just not possible with all trees. Another of my "issues" with ladder stands is they're just not high enough. There is generally something magical about getting @ 24 ft (or higher) in that no matter how the wind blows, your scent generally just blows over them high enough they're not concerned, and if they're far enough away to catch it, it seems to be more diluted than when you're closer to the ground. This is hugely different than when I've been only 16 ft high or less in a ladder stand, where many downwind deer are going to be spooked when they hit your scent. Another reason that height is such a big deal is because I still can accurately predict the wind's direction in advance no more than maybe 25% of the time. Plus, the wind is generally constantly swirling, changing directions, no matter the prevailing direction. Even more true the closer one is to ground level. IMO, perhaps the very best way to ruin a good spot, just generally speaking, is to place a ladder stand there. [/QUOTE]
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