|
|
Post by commanche on Dec 2, 2003 20:20:12 GMT -5
well, big bucks being killed here in pa.oh my.that 4 point to one side restriction is working. does anyone use the [ladder stands] they were the best here.we had high winds and the other stands failed badly. temps this morning were 10 deg.i missed a 10 point with a 18 inch spread,believe this at 10 yards.i feel like a fool. i am a better hunter and shot than that.i still cant believe i missed him.those [ladder stands] you can put on big oaks that dont move.also you dont have to worry about puttting up the stand each day. thats great.i am getting one.they are also more comfortable than any climbing stand other than the [tree lounge]but you have to take the lounge down each day. i learned a lot today.you bet ,i am getting one.most they had up 16 ft.i dont think they would be good for archery where the deer have time to think. our deer are pressured hard and are only interested in escaping ,not food or women.any info you all have on ladder stands i would be interested, boy,they were the ticket in the wind and comfort.
|
|
|
|
Post by DeerFearMe on Dec 2, 2003 23:27:22 GMT -5
I love Ladder Stands there my favorite type of stand for a couple reasons. 1. Im 6'5 an I have more knee room in them. 2. I feel more safe in them because they're more sturdy. I have a Hunters View Buddy stand so I can have alot of room an be comfortable an I love it, Ive got setup on a pine tree overlooking my feeder.
|
|
|
|
Post by Shorthair on Dec 3, 2003 5:38:08 GMT -5
Here is the kind of ladder stand I use:    I add some burlap around the shooting rail for cover and I take a seat cushion up there with me. I can put up one of these for about $40-50. |
|
|
|
Post by flhuntress on Dec 3, 2003 11:13:21 GMT -5
my brother n law makes mine...i have two at the moment....they look similiar to SH's but mine are made out of some sort of metal.
they are lightweight and usually cost around $20 to make.
i'd much rather be in my summit climber but any stand is better than being on the ground.
btw-bummer about the miss but chalk it up to a learning experience....least you got the chance...which is more than alot of us get.
better luck next time.
|
|
|
|
Post by commanche on Dec 3, 2003 14:55:51 GMT -5
filhuntress,i have a summit stand to but i could not use it in the wind here on 1st and 2nd.our wind in pa, was 35 mph and 0 wind chill.those hunters with the ladder stands in camo were hooked on huge oak trees that did not move.it was terrible in my summit stand.i could not even use my [treesuit] as you can only use it on small dia. trees.they all cleaned up on huge buck.others could not even get up the trees do to wind.i had 3 trees fall down in front of me during the wind,unreal.
|
|
|
|
Post by commanche on Dec 3, 2003 15:04:39 GMT -5
shorthair,you would never get that stand back where the buck are. we have to walk couple of miles in to hunt those big ones.also they would see that stand and be gone.the camo ones here are nice. i think some are aluminium.your idea is nice for a area you can leave it,like private property.but here you dont want anyone to know where you are setting it up so camo is a must .our deer here would pick that baby out for sure.i like your idea but i wish it would work here in pa. you cant even put tree tacks in the trees here now to get into your stand.loggers are getting them stuck in their saws.thanks for info.if anyone has a ladder stand that is commercial built and light, let me know.
|
|
|
|
Post by Shorthair on Dec 3, 2003 20:43:07 GMT -5
That picture was taken before I painted the camo on it and my club number. If you didn't know where that stand was in the woods you might trip over it right now.  |
|
|
|
Post by Shorthair on Dec 10, 2003 8:20:14 GMT -5
Does this look okay bro?  I found this picture the other day while I was looking for another picture. |
|
|
|
Post by flhuntress on Dec 10, 2003 11:09:22 GMT -5
nice trees. ;D |
|
|
|
Post by commanche on Dec 10, 2003 18:36:18 GMT -5
your giving me ideas,shorthair.wow, yes that is nice.any rec. on when you build one?
|
|
|
|
Post by RedOak on Dec 12, 2003 20:39:18 GMT -5
I build them like SH minus the fancy top. I use scrap lumber from construction jobs. Since this isn't treated it blends in real quick. I do occasionaly do a little break up cammo with some spray paint on a new one. After a year or so the wood has weathered and looks natural anyway.
As far as hauling them in yeah its a pain. The flip side is they are just as hard to haul out. I have yet to have one stolen off of public land. Off season you can lay them over so they are less visible. If you are worried about revealing a good spot just put up a bunch of stands to throw the competition off. That is if you can find cheap wood. I have stands all over since they only cost me labor.
One other thing I do is build "portable" ladders. These are less substatial and comfortable than my main stands. That is so I can use them for scouting and site selection.
|
|
|
|
Post by commanche on Dec 13, 2003 19:41:41 GMT -5
i am getting a ladder stand ,thats for sure.i used to hate them,no more. that wind we had was bad here.also i like the idea after the first day of hunting here in pa. at 15 degrees its a tiring thing to crawl in the woods and have to climb up a tree in dark the next day..you are really tired then. if you have a ladder stand up,all you do is climb up .thats it.i also like the treesuit too if not windy.that wind was something to see here.the ones that scored were in ladder stands.take care |
|
|
|
Post by IndianaHick on Dec 16, 2003 18:45:39 GMT -5
I use a remington ladder stand. It is made out of 1.5 in pipe for the legs. It disasembles into sections that are 4 foot long. When assembled it stands 16 feet tall. Not sure if that is to the seat or to the foot platform. I have had deer walk within 4 feet of this stand with me sitting in it and not pay attention to the stand at all. I think that they accept the uprights as small trees since it has no scent as does wooden stands, whether they have been treated or not, pine has its own oder and if your woods has no pine then that is an unusual scent. JMO, here. The only thing that this stand does not have is a gun rest. I have shot my bow from it from both the seated and standing positions. Seat is padded and and so is the back rest. If you are handy you can probably rig a camo screen around yourself.
I use ratcheting straps to attach to the tree both at the top and at the stand out. Make them tight enough and cover with camo duct and this stand does not move, Course if there has been alot of rain I can not say that it will not sink into the ground and then shift slightly. But I like it quite well all in all. The only thing that I would conseder trading it in for is a tripod type. As for self climbers I used to use a Loggy Bayou which was a good climber and had a decent seat. fold out chair kind of. I used one of those 1in foam seats on top of their staps for comfort. worked quite well, really.
|
|
|
|
Post by commanche on Dec 16, 2003 21:29:47 GMT -5
whats nice ,if you are hunting in wind, great.you can pick out a huge tree and you are hid more. i walke through the woods this year and boy, do some people stick out in those climbing stands.if ,i can see them that easy so can a wise deer.also you dont have to worry about climbing up a tree at 6 am in morning at 15 degrees out .also next day ,you are tired,you just climb up. i think a stand should be left out for a least a week so deer get used to it.the sad thing is ,someone could steal it, very sad.i am getting one, thats for sure. |
|
|
|
Post by flhuntress on Dec 16, 2003 22:24:38 GMT -5
buy multiple locks.....
i had to learn the hard way...
only had one lock and they shot it off to steal mine.
|
|
