tree stand for bow hunting

mag44hunter · 09-17-2002, 07:56 PM

i am looking for a tree stand. preferably a climber. I am 6'4" 275 and looking for a big climbing stand. weight of the tree stand is not much of an issue because I won't be traveling far from the truck to the stand. I just want one were I know I will be safe and comfortable. any suggestions would be greatly appriciated.

DANA · 09-17-2002, 08:17 PM

THERE ARE SO MANY ON THE MARKET IT SOMETIMES JUST COMES DOWN TO WHAT SOMEONE THINKS IS BEST. RECOMEND YOU FIND A LARGE BOW SHOP AND ASK THEM TO GUIDE YOU. THIS IS THE WAY I HANDLE IT IN MY BOW EDUCATION CLASSES WHICH START THIS COMING MONDAY. MY REGULAR FIREARMS CLASSES START IN THREE WEEKS. AN ADITIONAL THOUGHT IS YOU FIND A BOW CLASS SOMEWHERE NEAR YOU TO ASK?

DANA

jerry · 09-17-2002, 09:36 PM

Dana has some good advice.
I'd think Bass Pro in Springfield would have a good selection? Just for reference, I pulled my Cabella's, their largest capacity stand is made by Summit, the Goliath @ 350# capacity this gives a bit over a 21% cushion for a 275# person. It runs $300.
Find some folks who know though.
good hunting
jerry

09-17-2002, 07:56 PM	#1
mag44hunter Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: missouri Posts: 3	tree stand for bow hunting i am looking for a tree stand. preferably a climber. I am 6'4" 275 and looking for a big climbing stand. weight of the tree stand is not much of an issue because I won't be traveling far from the truck to the stand. I just want one were I know I will be safe and comfortable. any suggestions would be greatly appriciated.

09-17-2002, 08:17 PM	#2
DANA Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: WAITSFIELD VERMONT Posts: 1,595	TREE STANDS THERE ARE SO MANY ON THE MARKET IT SOMETIMES JUST COMES DOWN TO WHAT SOMEONE THINKS IS BEST. RECOMEND YOU FIND A LARGE BOW SHOP AND ASK THEM TO GUIDE YOU. THIS IS THE WAY I HANDLE IT IN MY BOW EDUCATION CLASSES WHICH START THIS COMING MONDAY. MY REGULAR FIREARMS CLASSES START IN THREE WEEKS. AN ADITIONAL THOUGHT IS YOU FIND A BOW CLASS SOMEWHERE NEAR YOU TO ASK? DANA

09-17-2002, 09:36 PM	#3
jerry Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 10,870 Images: 9 Blog Entries: 1	Dana has some good advice. I'd think Bass Pro in Springfield would have a good selection? Just for reference, I pulled my Cabella's, their largest capacity stand is made by Summit, the Goliath @ 350# capacity this gives a bit over a 21% cushion for a 275# person. It runs $300. Find some folks who know though. good hunting jerry __________________ I'm a down home back woods redneck