Buckshot Treestands

xcaliber · Post by **xcaliber** » Fri Dec 16, 2016 11:28 am

As some here know Equalizer Treestands was bust a few years ago. Buckshot Treestands bought them, and finally are selling the original Equalizer Treestand again. This stand is decent in weight, bites trees very well, and has the ability to readjust to level without unhooking anything. It is a comfortable stand, and very safe.
Glad to see them back!

agingcrossbower · Post by **agingcrossbower** » Fri Dec 16, 2016 11:50 am

Yup, I just got an email on that to. Great stand.

Carnivorous · Post by **Carnivorous** » Fri Dec 16, 2016 12:35 pm

I have the equalizer and it's a great no non-sense stand...

longbow joe · Post by **longbow joe** » Fri Dec 16, 2016 4:33 pm

never heard of em.......just looked em up they look sturdy. I still use an old climber with an atached seat and "hug" the tree . I have some original bakers that i fortified the platform with thicker stronger wood one that i bought in 1982 in 11th grade still killin deer ........and my arms. I rarley go over 12 ft lbj is a tree huggin low climbin kinda guy.

munch · Post by **munch** » Fri Dec 16, 2016 5:20 pm

Dan off topic but chuck from West Virginia called me the other night can't understand how I would know so many people lol I guess getting olds not that bad . Kids are amazed we can be a hundred miles from home and people walk over to say hello

xcaliber · Post by **xcaliber** » Fri Dec 16, 2016 5:30 pm

Thanks Terry, he called me yesterday.

sproulman · Post by **sproulman** » Fri Dec 16, 2016 10:39 pm

I tried one a few years ago did not like seat and rail its too high i like seat DOWN inside that rail so I can use rail to lay my bow on ready to shoot and it acts like rest.. .I guess the level floor is nice but I never had problem on my Summit you learn how much tilt to use from practice on trees but that stand you can climb level from start not tilted ...

Only 1 stand out of all made I can use to sit from daylight to dark is SUMMITS I tried them all ..Lone Wolfs have uncomfortable seat but beat Summits on your back carrying them ..The belts are dangerous on red oaks they twist while climbing scary in dark while climbing ...

lucky i have 19 in our camp and we get to try all kinds of stands everytime new one comes out one of our members will buy it and then sell it ..They love seats and rail on Summits but hate the weight ..

did not know they stopped selling them .....

VAhuntr · Post by **VAhuntr** » Sat Dec 17, 2016 10:53 am

I like the Equalizer stands but do worry about reliability of the plastic gears inside the leveling mechanism.

If you like the Equalizer stand you might want to check out the Higher Level series of stands from Buckhorn Outdoors. From my understanding both the Higher Level and the Equalizer are made in the same factory (Taiwan) but the Higher Level uses an "improved" leveling system.

I really enjoy my Summit Goliath but I'm really considering adding a Higher Level stand to my arsenal. I'm hoping they will be at the Dixie Deer Classic the coming year in Raleigh,NC.

xcaliber · Post by **xcaliber** » Sat Dec 17, 2016 11:38 am

I'm around 215# depending on what time of day I get weighed, LOL. I've had mine since 2007, and have the original gears in it. I also use a sling style seat so I have rails to keep me inside of the top section in case I doze off, which I do often.

sproulman · Post by **sproulman** » Sat Dec 17, 2016 12:20 pm

xcaliber wrote:I'm around 215# depending on what time of day I get weighed, LOL. I've had mine since 2007, and have the original gears in it. I also use a sling style seat so I have rails to keep me inside of the top section in case I doze off, which I do often.

there you go YOU MADE STAND better WITH SLING SEAT...I fall asleep a lot in my Summit and if not for sling seat/rail I would not use stand...
leveling is nice idea from start at bottom of tree ..

on my summit 180 max my sling seat is what i use to climb so no way of sitting on rail and falling over backwards..
now if i can just use harness I DONT ,i did but i feel so safe in my summit i do not use it climbing etc or while standing my rail keeps me inside..

sproulman · Post by **sproulman** » Sat Dec 17, 2016 12:23 pm

VAhuntr wrote:I like the Equalizer stands but do worry about reliability of the plastic gears inside the leveling mechanism.

If you like the Equalizer stand you might want to check out the Higher Level series of stands from Buckhorn Outdoors. From my understanding both the Higher Level and the Equalizer are made in the same factory (Taiwan) but the Higher Level uses an "improved" leveling system.

I really enjoy my Summit Goliath but I'm really considering adding a Higher Level stand to my arsenal. I'm hoping they will be at the Dixie Deer Classic the coming year in Raleigh,NC.

Goliath in my opinion is best stand in summit BUT i like 180 max because i like to face tree in gun season and i only get up 12 ft in gun and it hides me more and I can put gun on tree if needed..

VAhuntr · Post by **VAhuntr** » Sat Dec 17, 2016 2:51 pm

xcaliber wrote:I'm around 215# depending on what time of day I get weighed, LOL. I've had mine since 2007, and have the original gears in it. I also use a sling style seat so I have rails to keep me inside of the top section in case I doze off, which I do often.

That is good to hear. I'm not sure what they changed on the Higher Level series stands but I think it is the way the cable adjusts on the stand. My concern is the use of plastic in the gear system on both stands.

UPSMAN · Post by **UPSMAN** » Sat Dec 17, 2016 9:41 pm

I have a couple Super Mag Extreme stands. They're identical to the Buckshot climber. I think they went out of business. Absolutely the most comfortable climber I ever sat in. You can do some serious sleeping in one for sure. Glad to know about the Buckshot brand. I may order a couple more for next season.

wildcatter · Post by **wildcatter** » Sun Dec 18, 2016 12:09 am

Good to hear! I just wish someone would bring the Timbertall stands back,, the most comfortable I have ever sat in and has the same benefit of releveling without cutting it loose, but with the Timbertall you get a seat hung off the rail around you, like a siting ion a hammock down inside the top with a railing all the way around so you can't fall out when you doze of for a power nap,,,,

and absolutely no bolted on anything, solid 100% welded one piece top and foot platforms. With a 350 pound rating at only 17 pounds with the padded seat and backrest included, 23x29" roomy top and 21x29 foot platform.

Luckily since I have the Super Brute, I doubt I ever need another, but I never like loosing any options when top notch equipment is involved.

Fatboy111 · Post by **Fatboy111** » Mon Dec 19, 2016 8:13 pm

Equalizer is back up and running. Spoke with Bill the other day. Equalizer has better quality than the Buckshot brand. We have several and have zero issues with them. The plastic gears will strip if you crank with weight on the stand, but this has been a non issue for us. Parts are available. I have used them since they first came out and swear by them. All I use is my Equalizer or Saddle because of their mobility. Equalizer is taking orders. Give Bill a call.

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