October 14, 2010
By Doug Howlett
The image of the quietly stalking deer hunter is largely ۬a myth created by Hollywood ۬and the reality for a relatively ۬small number of Northwoods sportsmen...
By Doug Howlett
Family Tradition Treestands HD/HO
Without a doubt, one of the sturdiest stands available, the HD/HO hang-on stand employs 1,900-pound tensile strength rubber-coated chain to support the massive 25-inch by 31-inch platform. The flip-up seat is made of comfortable hand-woven nylon webbing and sits 20 inches above the platform. (familytraditiontreestands.com)
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Ameristep Crossbones/ Crossbow Ground Blind
This hub-style ground blind is designed for the growing number of crossbow hunters and utilizes Ameristep's new Spider Hub technology for superior stability as well as easy setup. Durashell PLUS fabric eliminates excess noise and makes this blind weatherproof, while the multi-position window bench style system allows for multiple rest options to steady your shot. (ameristep.com)
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Gorilla Treestands Kong Expedition HX Ladder The 16-foot Expedition HX Ladder delivers comfort and safety with Gorilla's new weatherproof, contoured Comfort Mesh Seat, designed to reduce peak pressure points during long sits. The platform is 28 inches by 19 inches and shooting is aided by High Density Foam padded armrests and a shooting rail. Connection points are silenced using ultra quiet XT-6 nylon washers. Rated for 300 pounds. (gorillatreestands.com)
Primos Double Bull Crusher
The Crusher is made from three-ply sonic welded fabric with the outer layer crushed cotton/poly that is welded to a PVC layer with a black poly fabric black. The process reduces shine and shadowing, increases water resistance and eliminates a hunter's profile inside the blind. The Double Bull magnesium hub reduces the pull force to open the blind by 50 percent. Pack it in on the included Frame Pack, which converts to a ground chair or blind shelf. (primos.com)
Lone Wolf Climbing Sticks Billed as the "perfect climbing sticks for the imperfect tree," Lone Wolf's Climbing Sticks come in a three-pack weighing a slight 7 1/2 pounds and aligning for 16 feet of climbing height. Each stick length is 32 inches, with 15 inches between each step. Easily ratchets onto trees from 4 inches to 22 inches in diameter. (lonewolfstands.com)
River's Edge Spin Shot Ladder The 17-foot Spin Shot Ladder features a 360-degree swivel seat mounted on the extra-large 46-inch by 40-inch wraparound platform. A camo-padded shooting rail aids accuracy and the camo curtain provides additional concealment. The telescoping stabilizer bar adjusts to any size tree for added stability. (huntriversedge.com)
Shooter's Ridge Sasquatch Blind
The Sasquatch offers multiple silent removable window sections for complete black-out or removal, two roof openings in the large model and a single roof opening in the medium sized one, numerous brush ties, a dog door, arrow-friendly pass-through windows and abundant internal gear and drink holders. Totes easily in a padded shoulder strap carrying case. Available in Realtree HD or Realtree Max 1. (shootersridge.com)
Southern Outdoor Technologies SC1 Southern Outdoor Technologies' original hunting condo, the SC1 has been redesigned in 2010 to offer additional leg and elbow room. Features include a built-in shelf, one-piece construction for longevity and ease-of-use, a quiet door seal and optional window kits. Includes base for 4x4 posts, a window kit and a door window kit. (sportsmanscondo.com)
Summit Switchblade A truly collapsible climber is found in the S
witchblade. The folding stand boasts padded armrests, seat and back rest for comfort, RapidClimb stirrups for quick, safe ascending and descending, nylon bushings at all pivot points for silence and a threaded backbar knob instead of the usual pin. (summitstands.com)
Hunter Safety System Ultra Lite The Ultra Lite harness offers the best mix of complete safety when climbing, while minimizing the bulk of other safety vests. Includes padded chest and shoulder and back straps that are fully adjustable to accommodate changing clothes. It also includes rubber-coated leg strap buckles for full body support in the event of a fall. (huntersafetysystem.com)
Summit Seat-O-The-Pants Safety Harness
Summit's popular harnesses have been upgraded to include an open back design with a fanny pack, a solid-back Fastback model and a mesh-back Fastback Deluxe model with side storage pockets. The harnesses are designed to be tangle free and are made with 6,000-pound strength polyester webbing and rubber-coated buckles. (summitstands.com)