Bought Ladder Stands today

[JerseyMike]

So today I cashed in my BassPro/Cabelas gift cards I got for Christmas and bought ladder stands for me and my daughter.   

I personally haven't hunted from a tree in some years, been strictly ground blind hunting, but there's some real good timber on the property (real good deer sign/area) we hunt and the land owner gave us the green light to basically put as many up as we want and I think we'd do well in an elevated position in this area.

My question is, do you guys like ladder stands? Safe?, Comfortable?  I want something safe, especially for my daughter, as it'll be her first time hunting from a tree stand. I've only ever used hang-ons.  Gonna be ordering Hunter Safety Systems full body harnesses and life lines as well.  

Ordered these, its 18 feet:

 

Edited December 28, 2024 by JerseyMike

[Rusty]

4 minutes ago, JerseyMike said:

My question is, do you guys like ladder stands? Safe?, Comfortable?  

If you are going to hunt from a tree on private property then yes, ladder stands are the safest and most comfortable way to go.  Best of luck to you and your daughter @JerseyMike !!  

[hammer4reel]

ladder stands are great when in a spot that’s good every year .

very comfortable 

[JerseyMike]

Just now, Rusty said:

If you are going to hunt from a tree on private property then yes, ladder stands are the safest and most comfortable way to go.  Best of luck to you and your daughter @JerseyMike !!  

Thanks man.  Appreciate it.

[JerseyMike]

Just now, hammer4reel said:

ladder stands are great when in a spot that’s good every year .

very comfortable 

Thanks man!

[BowhunterNJ]

I really like ladder stands, very comfortable and great for leaving in a spot you'll hunt year after year.  Be sure to add a lifeline to every stand for safety, it's great peace of mind!

[JerseyMike]

Just now, BowhunterNJ said:

I really like ladder stands, very comfortable and great for leaving in a spot you'll hunt year after year.  Be sure to add a lifeline to every stand for safety, it's great peace of mind!

Thanks buddy!!!  Ordering HSS harnesses and life lines for both of us

[res3301]

Not sure how old and what weight your daughter is but fall pro has a max AND minimum weight requirement.  Any fall pro is better than none but search for systems that are optimized for her. 

 

Good luck and have fun hunting with her. 

[JerseyMike]

11 minutes ago, res3301 said:

Not sure how old and what weight your daughter is but fall pro has a max AND minimum weight requirement.  Any fall pro is better than none but search for systems that are optimized for her. 

 

Good luck and have fun hunting with her. 

Thank you!   Appreciate it

[ratherbhunting]

The Tree Stand Wing Man is also a good option for a safety system. 

 treestandwingman.com

 

[Rjtfd]

Very safe but don’t get complacent. Hookup to life line on the ground. Some guys feel they are very sturdy and wait to climb up to hook up. Don’t. 
Setting one up can be a little dicey though. Same hook up while setting it up.

[hammer4reel]

2 hours ago, JerseyMike said:

So today I cashed in my BassPro/Cabelas gift cards I got for Christmas and bought ladder stands for me and my daughter.   

I personally haven't hunted from a tree in some years, been strictly ground blind hunting, but there's some real good timber on the property (real good deer sign/area) we hunt and the land owner gave us the green light to basically put as many up as we want and I think we'd do well in an elevated position in this area.

My question is, do you guys like ladder stands? Safe?, Comfortable?  I want something safe, especially for my daughter, as it'll be her first time hunting from a tree stand. I've only ever used hang-ons.  Gonna be ordering Hunter Safety Systems full body harnesses and life lines as well.  

Ordered these, its 18 feet:

 

Just an FYI . That is a very small platform for a ladder stand .

its built more for xbow and gun hunting .

IMO stands having a flip back seat with a long deep platform are much better suited for bow hunting 

[electric10162]

I have at least 20 ladders on my property including a few 21 foot Milleniums. I just picked up two Hawke 21 footers. Supposed to be as comfortable as the Millenniums. 

[hammer4reel]

9 hours ago, electric10162 said:

I have at least 20 ladders on my property including a few 21 foot Milleniums. I just picked up two Hawke 21 footers. Supposed to be as comfortable as the Millenniums. 

I have a few Denali’s out , when I bought those I didn’t see the seat doesn’t flip back .

wish it did , very comfortable stands .

i wish the ladder was a little. Stronger built.

 

best stands were the field and stream outposts with extra section .

they are so comfortable you don’t move sitting I’m them for hours , and were super well built

[roy381]

I hunt both a blind and ladder stands. Over the years I moved on from single ladders to double ladders for a more comfort.