Tree Stand Help

[BigRed1080]

Good Evening,
I am just getting back into hunting after a five year break and was wondering if anyone had a XOP stand I could try out or rent from you. Before buying one or attempting to buy one when they seem to be in stock. I am mainly looking to see how the seat height and platform size accommodates me. I am 6'4 and wear a size 14 boot so I am unsure how comfortable it would be. I find myself watching these YouTube videos and thinking looks like plenty of room then the guy walks beside and car and is short and small. I live in middle TN close to Davidson, sumner, Wilson, Cheatham, Williamson, and Rutherford. I hope this request isn't to weird just don't want to invest 300/400$ into a stand and never use it or hate it. Thanks for all responses and advice.


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[DeltaKane]

Hey there, I'm close to your size (6'2 and size 14) and have an XOP vanish. I'm a little far for a trial run, but I'm happy with mine. It's definitely tight on space with the 14s (I'm guessing that's just the deal with size 14 boots and hang-ons), but I've not felt out of balance or anything while up in the tree and moving for a different shot angle. I also wear a climbing belt as my fall arrest and sometimes use it like a saddle from the platform. I'm hoping to have it up a tree this weekend and can take some pictures of the platform and how my feet lie while seated if you'd like. Comfort wise, it's a portable hang-on, good for a while, but not without taking a few standing/leaning breaks. Being able to flip the pad while leaning is nice, but don't be fooled by the advertised 4 inches. The foam collapses down about to what you see on a Lone Wolf.