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10 Most Affordable Treestands for Bowhunting

1. Grand Slam Super Star

The Super Star is the only treestand that provides sit-down/stand-up climbing and instantly transforms for bowhunting or gunhunting. For gunhunters, the padded-camo footrest/shooting rail is positioned up for quiet bench rest shooting accuracy.

For bowhunting, the rail is locked down as a footrest and the unique, padded climbing seat can be repositioned for a wide-open shooting window.

The Grand Slam Super Star's versatile design makes perfect for the hunter that requires one "do-it-all" climbing treestand.

Features

Weight:23 lbs.

Seating Platform:22" x 27"

Standing Platform:20" x 29"

Weight Capacity:275 lbs.

Color Options:Mossy Oak Break-Up, Advantage Timber

For backpacking, the seat section and platform fit together snugly forming an easily manageable package. Included are: non-slip safety strips, cinching straps, seat stabilizer strap, adjustable footstraps, backpacking straps, ditty bag and safety harness.

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2. Hawk Cable Climber

Features Include:

Large 20" x 27" Standing Platform

Cable Climbing System

Skyline Exceltm camo padded seat cushion with backrest

Camo padded armrest and front rail

Nylon backpack straps

Sturdy, Steel Construction

300 lb. weight capacity

Weight:31 lbs.

Standing Platform:20" x 27"

Weight Capacity:300 lbs.

Seat:Skyline Excel Padded cushion with backrest

3. Arrow Starr Treestand

Arrow Starr™ was North Starr’s most popular treestand in 1999 and gets a host of improvements for 2000. The Arrow Starr™ is still made from welded aircraft aluminum and is still the lightest full size climbing stand in the woods!

The tree hugging cable system has been improved with a larger diameter steel cable that is much stiffer – allowing easier climbing and goes on and off the tree quickly with lynch style safety pins (no wing nuts).

The bungee foot strap system has been replaced with a non-stretch strap and buckle system that fits any size foot and is super fast on and off. 2000’s biggest change is the seat now folds up!

This allows for much easier climbing and while hunting you can flip the seat up and stand with your back against the tree. This was our most requested modification! We thank our pro-staff and customers for this great idea! Of course the Arrow Starr still comes with the seat sling so you actually climb in the sitting (stand-sit style) position for safe and easy climbing.

The folding Big Easy™ seat is of course covered with our ergonomic designed closed cell foam that never soaks up water and new this year is our strap on back rest that guarantees all day comfort.

Climbing Claw tree grippers are now standard on all North Starr Climbers. These bolt on hardened steel claws make the Arrow Starr the most stable climbing stand ever made!

Arrow Starr’s large mesh platform will never give you that scary feeling of losing your balance because your foot rolled down between the tubes so often experienced with tube type platforms. Arrow Starr™ Safe – Right – Comfortable.

Check out these Standard Arrow Starr™ features:

• Strap On Back Rest (Doubles as a pad for

Backpacking – Protects your Back!)

• Platform and Top section nest for backpacking

• Backpack Straps Included (Snap on Style)

• Stand Weight 15˝ lbs.

• Stand Capacity 300 lbs.

• Fold-up Big Easy™ seat 10"x 19"

• Thick Waterproof Closed Cell Foam Cushion

• Fast Lynch Style Safety Pins for Tree Size Adjustment (no wing nuts)

• Stand Works on Trees 6" to 22" diameter

• (2) Included LD Fast Ratchet Straps for Stand Stabilization

• New Non-Stretch Strap & Buckle Foot System

• 6’ Connector Strap Keeps Top & Bottom Units Together (Snap on Style)

Standard Arrow Starr™ features continued:

• Foam Pads for Arm Rest (Closed Cell)

• Climbing Sling (For Stand/Sit Style Climbing)

• Bow Holder Included

Weight:15 1/2 lbs. Seating Platform:10" x 19" Tree Size:6" to 22" Weight Capacity:300 lbs.

4. Double X Series Grand Multi-Vision

Extra Room and Extra Value! The Double X Series Grand Multi-Vision has all the unique features of the Multi-Vision, but it is built with the larger hunter in mind. The Grand Multi-Vision is 3 inches wider and has a heavier weight capacity. Actually, it is 5 stands in one!

You choose the stand to fit your immediate hunting situation. Conversion is easy! Simply insert one of the provided camo padded bars for a new and improved version of the Original Ol'Man, The Vision Gun Rest and the Vision Foot Rest. Strap the optional cushion seat to the Vision Gun Rest you now have a Vision Back Rest to hunt facing the tree.

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Leave the front open and you now have the newest addition of the Ol' Man line, The Freedom Climber.

New features include Ol'Man's Spreader Arms for EXTRA ROOM & EXTRA VALUE. The new Spreader (curved) design in the patented pivoting arms results in no more squeezing of the hunter while hunting from smaller diameter trees.

Spreader Arms are available on all of Ol' Man's new Double X Series treestands. Another exciting feature is either side cable hook up and adjustment. Stand setup is a breeze and cable locking pins make it safe!

The Grand Multi-Vision comes complete with camo covered, foam padded Ol' Man and vision bars, foot strap, bungee cord, a pair of no-slip security straps, connecting strap, back packing straps and a Full Body Harness fall arrest system.

Weight:24 - 27 lbs. Seating Platform:24" x 36" Standing Platform:18" x 32" Weight Capacity:350 lbs. Pad Cover Color Options:Mossy Oak Breakup or Realtree Advantage Timber

5. Summit Revolution Treestand

The Summit Revolution is the most unique stand we've ever built. On the outside it appears to be just another big, bulky climbing treestand. Once you've tried it you'll agree that appearances can be a little deceiving. With its aluminum , locked construction, the Revolution is light and amazingly strong.

If you're going to hunt, why not be in the most comfortable treestand ever built? Not only does the Revolution support you under the seat, but also with a third "lumbar" strap that allows you to kick back and relax. When your shot opportunity happens, you'll be able to slowly and silently position for it.

You've probably seen stands that really let you lay down in a tree. The Revolution gives you the same type of stand but with the Summit engineering expertise to take whatever you can dish out.

The Revolution is the most "laid-back" climbing stand we've ever designed.

Great for gun or bow hunting, you can position the seat up or down to your preferences.

A climbing seat that's positioned away from the tree makes climbing with the Revolution simple and sweat-free.

You won't make a sound positioning a Summit stand on a tree. Coated cables silently slide into the tubing for big and small trees.

Thick padded seat makes the Revolution comfortable and doesn't leave you "hanging" out away from the tree.

Weight:22 lbs. Seat:Adjusted by 3 bar slides Standing Platform:20" x 28 3/4" Weight Capacity:300 lbs. Tree Capacity:8" to 20"

6. Remington Classic Climber Treestand

The Remington Classic Climber was designed for high-performance and durability. The lightweight rugged aluminum construction provides hunters with maximum weight savings plus the non-glare, powder coat finish provides years of durability.

The large 20" x 36" platform includes our built-in footrest for added comfort. The hand climber features a padded seat that moves out of the way when climbing. The Classic Climber attaches to trees from 6" - 20" in diameter with patented quick-adjust cables for quiet, easy installation. The individual foot harness fits all sized boots.

Weight:20 lbs. Standing Platform:20" x 36" Tree Size:6" to 20" Weight Capacity:275 lbs.

7. Nomad Archer Treestand

The Bear River Nomad is the easiest, quietest high-tech climbing treestand in today's hunting market. The patent-pending BarkBiter climbing belt securely hugs the tree - and will set the industry standards for the future. You will now enjoy the luxury of complete silence when transporting or climbing any tree and experience the security of gripping the tree itself.

The BarkBiter is so easy to hook up, hunters can attach it in the dark without the aid of a flashlight. The cams roll over easily and lock the belt securely in place. And more importantly, you'll never doubt your safety since the innovative BarkBiter Belt is made of hybrid rubber used as timing belts in heavy machinery where durability is essential.

The Nomad is extremely comfortable and the lightweight tubular aluminum makes long treks scouting feel like a "stroll on the beach"! This quality, 2-piece Climber was selected by industry writers as one of their personal favorites for that serious hunter involved in "twelve hour vigils", demanding a stand designed for the extremes!

Features:

The oversized aluminum slatted platform measures 24.5" x 20" - giving you nearly 500 square inches of "living" space.

The Trademark footrest, double rowed gripper bars, and clinching stirrups in the past were only available to hunters capable of customizing products.

Includes Backstrap & Safety Belt

Safety Video with Hunting Scenes

8. The Monarch Treestand

Designed with the archer in mind, the NEW Monarch is the easiest, quietest high-tech climbing treestand in today's market. The patent-pending Barkbitertm Belt is so easy to hook up ; archers can easily attach it in the dark. The cams roll over easily and lock the belt securely into place.

The Monarch is extremely comfortable and the lightweight aluminum makes long trek's feel like a "stroll on the beach"! The oversized aluminum platform measures an enormous 20" x 37", not including the flip out footrest. The Monarch features our new BearHugtm tree adapter blades for unmatched stability. A thick padded dual-layered stave seat, makes waiting for that big buck more comfortable.

Weight:21 lbs. Standing Platform:20" x 37" Weight Capacity:275 lbs. Color Options:Powder Coat Brown

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9. Blackwater Big Wheel Treestand

This steel climber comes with an all metal band system specially designed to give you a good bite on the tree and the confidence to climb. The Big Wheel Climber provides an exceptionally sturdy platform and a surprisingly comfortable seat.

If you've considered a climber, but were worried about safety, give the Big Wheel a try. This climber provides a firm attachment, a safe climb, and a secure seat.

FEATURES:

Weight:27 lbs.

Supports 300 lbs.

Non-slip wire mesh platform (20" x 23.5")

2 locking rope ratchets, each with 6' ropes

Shooting rail-easily reversible with quick snap buttons

Bands adjust on both sides for easy setup

Removable/adjustable webbed sling seat

Complete with carrying harness for easy packing, safety belt with loop sling, and connector strap

Pads not included

Weight:27 lbs.

Standing Platform:

20" x 23.5"

Weight Capacity:300 lbs.

Seating Platform: Removable/adjustable webbed sling seat

10. Gator Folding Treestand

Famous "Gator Grip" design securely grabs all tree form 7 1/2" to 20". Folds flat for unparalleled packing. Big all day seat has 2" of camouflaged cover foam. Exclusive "Hunter Brown" powder coat paint finish is the best in the industry. Tree stand knobs for quick setup.

Extremely quiet, sit down-stand up climbing. 300 lbs. field rating. Backpacking straps included.

Weight:29 lbs. Tree Size:7 1/2" to 20" Weight Capacity:300 lbs. Seat HeightAdjustable Color Options:Hunter Brown

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Hunting Tree Stand. Deer Hunting Tree Stands.

Why You Need a Hunting Tree Stand

For those who don’t want to or physically can’t spend hours and hours doing the oldtime walk and stalk hunting, hunting tree stands are a great alternative.

Tree stands allow the hunter to sit or stand for long periods of time and watch for game with a bird’s eye view of the lands below. Properly placed, they allow the whitetail hunter to find a good spot and just wait for the game to go by and take his best shot.

Long before commercial meat raising and slaughterhouse operations, man was no doubt dependent upon hunting the local environment for food.

For centuries, he used whatever tactics available to succeed at bringing home dinner, including climbing trees to hide and watch for prey. In the 1970’s, technology caught up with what hunters had always done and the manufactured tree stand hit the American market.

Portable hunting tree stands quickly made random and risky perching on tree branches a thing of the past. Several decades later, improvements have made prefab hunting tree stands a convenient (and if used responsibly, safe) way to bag a trophy whitetail.

All it takes is a little understanding of whitetail behavior and the patience to adhere to a few simple rules of the game to successfully use a tree stand. There are now so many makers and styles in different price ranges that any whitetail hunter has access to the stand of his or her choice.

This has been a great boon for the last few decades of whitetail hunters and stand hunting has become almost an art. As with any other part of this great sport, the years of trial and error have led to a lot of wisdom out there among hunters.

Where to place Tree Stand

The first and most obvious thing to learn when using a tree stand is that

it must be placed near a spot where deer are likely to be. It doesn’t do any good to just pick a nice tree and set up shop.

At least a couple of weeks ahead of time (and a month may be better), the hunter needs to go out and scout for a good location and determine the usual wind patterns.

Ideally, placement should be where there are obvious trails or funnels or nearby feeding spots such as acorn laden oak trees, corn fields or other crops, water sources or bedding areas.

Choosing a juncture of several trails naturally increase the hunter’s odds as deer may approach from several directions. Since whitetail are fairly predictable in their habits, it’s not overly difficult to determine their path from bed to feeding or to follow trails of buck scrapes to determine their usual pathways.

All that’s left for the hunter, when placing his tree stand, is to make sure that he is downwind enough to avoid being scented (and realize that savvy bucks will usually skirt a bedding or feeding area from several yards away downwind to test the area before making their approach) and to place it within an appropriate shooting range for his weapon.

For a bow hunter this would likely be as close as possible, say from 15 to 25 yards, while a rifle could allow for distances of 50 to even 300 yards, depending on the marksman’s skill.

Of course, it’s also important to have a fairly unobscurred line of sight in order to have a clean shot.

Safety Considerations

The condition of the tree stand needs to be carefully inspected prior to each use. A little practice at ground level in the backyard is a great idea before taking a new stand out – not only will this familiarize the hunter with it before it’s 15 to 25 feet in the air, but it will also reveal any squeaks and rattles that need taken care of beforehand.

Reading the manufacturer’s instructions is not just for wusses – it’s just common sense to get to know a piece of equipment that’s made to hold a couple hundred pound hunter a few stories off the ground.

Equally important, the tree stand needs to be carefully set up once it’s in country in order to allow for a safe climb.

Far too many hunters have been injured, disabled or killed by one careless moment – tree stands are not for anyone who is shaky, intoxicated or afraid of heights. (Even a common cold or sinus pill can affect balance and alertness – things that are vital to anyone climbing to these kinds of heights.)

If using tree pegs, they shouldn’t be placed more than a foot apart and should be double checked to see that they are secure. Ladder stands need some concealment to hide the steps but this can’t be so thick and close that the climber will get tangled up in it.

When possible, setting a ladder stand up a few weeks prior to a hunt will enable it to blend in both scent- and sight-wise plus give any nervous deer time to get used to its presence. The platform needs to be secure, without any wiggling, and the hunter should be able to climb up and lower himself instead of attempting to drag his body up over the edge.

The hunter should not attempt the climb burdened down with gear. Guns should be unloaded, arrows secured and all equipment should be fetched up to the tree stand via a tow rope once the hunter is in place. Common sense says the six pack should left back at camp.

Stands should be securely strapped to a sturdy, healthy and straight tree preferably where there is a little cover from surrounding trees. It’s good to position the hunting stand so that there is a little flexibility in order to see deer approach and leave and to be above the trail enough to minimize detection from sight and scent.

This will give better odds than just a straight on view or allow a chance for a second shot if it’s needed. Intruding branches can be carefully removed to allow for good vision; this can be done from the ground with a long-handled pruner if it’s easier.

Removing enough branches to give two or three shooting lanes will help also. It’s a balance – there needs to be enough cover or a blind so that an alert whitetail deer is less likely to notice any movement from the hunter but the hunter obviously wants to be able to see in as many directions as possible.

At any time when climbing or sitting in the stand, the hunter should wear safety straps, preferably a fall arrest system/full body harness approved by the Treestand Manufacturers Association, a group that has done its homework on tree stand safety. (A lot of great information can be found on their website at www.tmastands.com.)

It’s also not recommended that anyone use the old fashioned homebuilt wooden stands. They are too subject to weather damage, rot and loose ladder rungs, etc. Wood, left out in the weather can also grow a treacherous slippery layer, not to mention get a frost film that makes footing dangerous.

It’s not worth the risk to life and limb to maybe save a few dollars with the do-it-yourself route when there are so many safer and tested options on the market.

Once the hunter has gotten and inspected his stand, learned how to use it safely and picked what’s hopefully the perfect spot for it, a final precaution that he should take before the hunt is to let someone know where he’s going.

Tree stand hunting with a buddy is great but if this isn’t possible, the smart hunter will notify the game warden or let family and friends know where to look for him if he doesn’t return on time. Even with a harness, a person can die hanging from the tree if no-one knows where to find him.

Communication devices like walkie talkies and cell phones are a good extra precaution if hunting in range of signals. At the very least a good whistle is better than nothing.

These items need to be carried in a pocket or secured to a belt where they can be accessed in the event of a fall – they won’t do any good if they are ten feet above on the platform while the hunter is dangling from the tree.

Accidents can happen, even to the most experienced hunter – it’s only smart to be as prepared as possible to get out of a bad situation.

Benefits of a Hunting Tree Stand

Hunting tree stands can give the hunter a great vantage point to watch for the big ones, a real bird’s eye view of the surrounding terrain and deer hiding spots.

They allow sitting or standing in relative comfort instead of tramping through wet woods and snow covered fields all day loaded down with gear.

Properly used, knowing both the gear and the prey, tree hunting stands can mean the difference between bagging that trophy buck and returning to camp with nothing more than cold feet and a bad attitude.

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