using crossbow - comments on treestands ??

bob-s · Post by **bob-s** » Fri Jun 20, 2008 12:43 pm

Hi everyone --- a friend is just getting into crossbow hunting and wants to tag along this fall. Checking out tree stands and noticed Quill makes one with a pivoting seat. Hope someone has one or has looked at them - comments? Bowhunters Superstore sells for about $140.00

http://www.bowhunterssuperstore.com/tre ... _1207.html

Thanks for any and all replies.

Bob.

bob-s · Post by **bob-s** » Mon Jun 23, 2008 1:13 pm

Looks like not to many tree stand users here .. a lot of us are older and maybe not that keen to get up in a stand? Any crossbow hunters comments on any tree stand would be appreciated.

Bob.

Woody Williams · Post by **Woody Williams** » Mon Jun 23, 2008 1:35 pm

Although they are tougher to hang, the most imprtant thing after safety is for them to be big and comfortable.

saxman · Post by **saxman** » Mon Jun 23, 2008 3:20 pm

Here is another of the same style that I have been looking at

http://www.gametamers.com/tree-stand-30 ... dcfa9ae20a

fletch · Post by **fletch** » Mon Jun 23, 2008 5:56 pm

that quill stand looks pretty comfy and I like the adjustable features on it. Better than my baby gorillas for sure.

frisky · Post by **frisky** » Mon Jun 23, 2008 5:58 pm

I use a ladder type stand. Works nice, but make sure ALL tree limbs are away from the path of the bow limbs upon fireing the bow. If a bow limb hits a tree branch, the shot is deflected. Worst yet the bow scope will probley hit your face. Not a nice thought!

mikej · Post by **mikej** » Mon Jun 23, 2008 8:46 pm

i prefer a 2 person 16 ft ladder stand

sevenmmstalker · Post by **sevenmmstalker** » Mon Jun 23, 2008 8:56 pm

Alot depends if you are on private or public lands. In other words are you going to leave the stand , or take it in and out? If you can scout before season and leave it safely, I would go with a ladder stand. Easy to clinb, safe and comfortable. Not as easy to transport.
If you must take in and out, I would go with a climber. Fairly mobile, you can vary height as you need, safe once you get up and set, and many comfortable models. Needs a straight tree.
Last I would use a lock on type. Most mobile of the 3. Can use it to climb in trees with limbs. Good camo. Small signiture in the woods. My last choice due to I am getting old. When I was younger, my favorite type stand. Now it is harder to get in and out of, and in many you are sitting in a small platform surrounded by air. In the past few seasons I have been scared witless getting in and out of them. Not to mention wet with sweat from the effort, climbing a stand my 25 year old put up.
With all of them get a Hunters Safety System or some other aceptable harness.
Good luck and happy shopping.

xbowkidd · Post by **xbowkidd** » Mon Jun 23, 2008 8:59 pm

i really enjoy my summit climber

Rich · Post by **Rich** » Mon Jun 23, 2008 9:26 pm

I use an API Grand Slam with the gun rest. Works great for me.

Rich

MountainBuck · Post by **MountainBuck** » Mon Jun 23, 2008 11:51 pm

I'll second the approval rating on the Summit. I have the Summit Viper, have used it for several Years and Really Like it.

hikerman · Post by **hikerman** » Tue Jun 24, 2008 12:46 pm

I use a Lone Wolf hang on. This is a excellent tree stand, only 12#.
They have a 8# model but it has a smaller platform.
If you have to carry it in and out you will know what I mean.
It doesn't make any noise either. Very easy to set up. I peg my way up the tree , hang the stand then hoist up my crossbow with gear. I try not to go up and down.
This is a good unit to compare others to but you would not leave it out on public land. Although if you fold up the set and platform you will have a hard time finding it.

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